Job memes are the unofficial therapy session we all need between back-to-back meetings and awkward small talk in the break room.

Jim Halpert characters from The Office holding a notepad with the text "Job Memes That Work Harder Than You Do" in bold, uppercase letters. The person has a neutral expression and is wearing a blue shirt and dark tie.

Continuing on with our series of funny work memes, we’re diving into career life and the day-to-day of life with a job.

Whether you’re drowning in emails, silently screaming in Excel, or just wondering how it’s only Tuesday, these memes totally get it.

From interview fails to payday wins, we’ve rounded up the funniest job memes that capture every chaotic corner of the working world – because if we’re going to work, we might as well laugh about it.

Keep the Laughs Rolling with This Job Humor

We’re diving headfirst into the realm of job-related hilarity, bringing you a curated collection of funny memes that’ll have you nodding in agreement and laughing till your coffee threatens to spill.

Meme showing a fairy-tale character in a glamorous pink gown with the text 'Dress for the job you want they say *Me arriving for work*,' humorously highlighting going overboard with job advice.

So, grab your favorite mug of liquid motivation, kick back, and get ready to relate like never before.

Meme of a person in a bright pink jacket holding a microphone, with text: 'I got 99 problems and you not doing your job is another one!'

I Love My Job Memes

How much do you love you job? Yeah, well that’s awkward.

Humorous job meme showing a person licking a tree trunk, with captions 'My Job' on the tree and 'Me' on their face, sarcastically captioned 'I Love My Job!'

Just Another Day

If this is what a day at the office looks like for you, apologies in advance.

Humorous meme showing a woman in a business suit lying on a rocky ground, with the caption 'Just an Average Day at My Job'; her expressions range from exhaustion to giving a thumbs up, capturing the daily grind spirit with a laugh.

Fake it Until You Make It

Meme featuring SpongeBob SquarePants joyfully exclaiming his new work motto: 'Fake it until you make it,' embracing the ultimate imposter syndrome strategy.

Chat GPT can help you fake it until you make it.

Get a Job Memes

This Get a Job meme is being forwarded to the unemployed kid.

SpongeBob humorously burns a paper that says 'YOU NEED TO GET A JOB!' in a meme highlighting job search struggles.

I find you lack of employment disturbing, especially when they aren’t helping around the house.

Meme featuring a famous villain with the text 'I find your lack of employment disturbing,' humorously highlighting job search struggles.

Another funny Get a Job Meme that parents will find relatable. When the kids needs money but you are already paying for school, insurance, food, shelter but you know they want to go to the movies.

Finding and Getting a Job

Meme featuring a suited man with a skeptical look, saying, 'Oh, you need money? Get a job.' Perfect for moments when sarcasm meets financial advice.

Here are the Finding a job memes you didn’t know you needed.

Job market meme featuring a bewildered penguin with text overlay: 'What job hunting in this market feels like.'

Job opening everywhere, well actually…

Meme with animated characters in a comical scene, one looking hopeful and the other concerned, captioned 'JOB OPENINGS... JOB OPENINGS EVERYWHERE...,' humorously capturing the overwhelming job market.

If you start your job searching by pouring a glass of alcohol, you maybe someone who will enjoy our drinking memes.

Meme of a woman pouring alcohol into a blender with text 'How I Start My Job Search,' humorously capturing job hunt stress.

Resume Meme

When you submit your resume to another job and it feels like it just disappears into the universe.

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Passing out resumes likes Oprah was passing out cars.

Meme of a woman energetically giving out resumes, parodying Oprah's famous giveaway moment, captioned 'You get a resume, you get a resume, every company that's hiring is getting a resume!' highlighting the enthusiastic job search strategy.

Job Interview

This job interview when looking for work is always such a fun time said no one ever. It’s almost as fun as the endless zoom meetings you will be attending once employed!

Job meme showing a humorous Twitter exchange where the interviewer asks about gaps in a resume, and the person replies they are from the space bar. Classic resume humor for the job-hunting crowd!

Job Application

Explaining my job history on an application, see its complicated.

Meme of a frantic man gesturing wildly at a conspiracy-style board of papers and strings, with text saying, 'Explaining my job history on a job application be like.'

May the odds be in your favor.

Meme of eccentric woman with fluffy pink hair and a big smile, saying "Filling out a job application? May the odds be in your favor," humorously comparing job hunting to an epic challenge.

One does not simply get hired after applying for a job.

Humorous job meme featuring a famous movie character with the caption 'One does not simply get hired after applying for a job,' highlighting the struggles of job hunting.

You gotta love when you submit a job application and then you are told to fill out a form online which feels like you are doing the data entry for the hiring manager.

Meme split into two panels: on the left, a woman angrily points, labeled 'I SENT IN A JOB APPLICATION'; on the right, a cat looks unimpressed, labeled 'NOW ENTER YOUR INFO MANUALLY'.

New Job Memes

After the job hunt, resume submitting and interviewing – eventually the times come that you land that job offer. For that, we give you new job memes.

Meme of a cute green alien baby celebrating with text 'I GOT THE JOB!', capturing that job offer feeling with intergalactic delight.

Congratulate your friends on getting a new job.

Meme featuring a dapper man in a tux, raising a glass with a cheeky grin, captioned 'Cheers to You and Your New Job!', celebrating a job achievement with humor.

First Day on My Job Memes

Remember back to when you were so sprite and eager to go to work when you first started your job, but now how’s it going? Well, let’s just say you can give weird Barbie a run for her money. (Related: Barbie memes)

Meme showing a doll looking pristine on the first day of work versus disheveled after job stress kicks in, captioned 'First day of my job' and 'How it's going.'

When you have the best first day on the job ever.

Meme of a black cat wearing a tie with the text 'First day on the job was absolutely purr-fect' on a colorful background, humorously capturing the feline's first workday experience.

When someone’s asking how the new job is going. Remember that like all new things, give it time.

Meme of a dog in a burning room, calmly saying "This is fine" in response to "How's the new job going," humorously capturing workplace chaos.

New day, new job… GO YOU!

Meme showing a man joyfully strutting through an office with the caption 'NEW DAY. NEW JOB!', depicting excitement about a fresh start in the workplace.

Thats Not My Job Memes

Office politics, corporate culture and procrastination of others – don’t confuse these with teamwork! When it clearly is not on your job description and yet people keep wanting you to do it. Yeah, not my job meme it. I’ll keep my productivity working on my own deadlines.

Adorable creature sipping a drink, captioned 'Just Doing My Job,' adding a touch of humor to your workday meme collection.

From Schitts Creek meme series, you know David would tell them how it is. I’m way too underpaid to do any additional tasks, mkay?

Job meme featuring a bewildered guy in a zebra sweater, with text: "When someone wants me to do something that isn't in my job description," expressing relatable workplace humor.

Draw those boundaries and share these coworker memes. Stress and burnout are inevitable, draw the line on when you do certain tasks.

Grumpy cat meme looking unimpressed with caption 'WHEN I'M TOLD TO DO SOMETHING THAT'S NOT MY JOB. NO.' Perfect meme for when you're over workplace nonsense.

Avoiding tasks or just doing what my job entails, you be the judge. This is me, every single Monday (and Friday!)

Meme showing a joyful person with outstretched arms in a scenic mountain landscape, captioned 'Me avoiding tasks because that's not my job,' humorously capturing workplace avoidance.

Good advice in crazy employment times.

Meme of a sign declaring, "NEVER SAY 'That's not my job,'" encouraging you to do everything, including other people's laundry, because hey, why not work during lunch too?

Never say that’s not my job. That oozes arrogance and laziness. Chip into help with what needs to be done, even if it’s not your responsibility. Do what needs to be done or help someone find the solution. Period. Even when nobody’s watching.

Job Security Memes

Does job security still exist? While us millennials and gen-x crowd have been raised with the notion that job security is key, the younger adults don’t necessarily follow that mindset. If you are company loyal, putting in the years – see our work anniversary memes.

Magician with a wand pointing at an empty hat, with text saying 'JOB SECURITY: IT DOESN'T EXIST,' humorously illustrating the elusive nature of job stability in a meme format.

According to this post from New York Times, lends to see these emploThis, in turn, has led many Gen Z workers to eschew company loyalty in favor of career development — and, potentially, risk-taking. 

Meme featuring a bald character in a grey suit using air quotes around the term "job security," hinting at the irony of the phrase.

Job hopping to increase salary and skills early in a career historically, a red flag for employers is not new.

Humorous job meme featuring a stressed office worker saying, 'I was told there would be job security,' tapping into classic workplace frustrations.

However, it appears to be increasingly common: 22.3 percent of workers ages 20 and older spent a year or less at their jobs in 2022, the highest percentage with a tenure that short since 2006, according to data from the Employee Benefit Research Institute, an independent nonprofit. About 33 percent spent two years or less at their jobs.

I Hate My Job Memes

If you have one of those terrible, no good, I want to quit everyday type jobs, we got you.

A meme showing a person holding up a cardboard sign that says, 'I HATE MY JOB!' against a brick wall, perfectly capturing that Monday morning vibe.

These I hate my job memes are a comical approach to expressing your feelings. I mean, hello Yoda from our Star Wars memes. Hate my job I do, find another job I must.

Funny meme featuring Yoda with text 'Hate my job I do, find another job I must,' humorously depicting job dissatisfaction with a Jedi twist.

If you cringe and are instantly brought down a level of happiness when someone asks you if you like your job, yeah about that.

Funny job meme showing a man awkwardly grimacing under the caption 'WHEN SOMEONE ASKS ME IF I LIKE MY JOB,' perfectly capturing that relatable work vibe.

Another day going to a job that I hate.

A meme showing a distressed person in a car, with the caption 'Another day going to a job that I hate,' humorously capturing the Monday blues vibe.

The real question is, do you hate your job enough to just quit?

Meme featuring a cartoon character squinting with indecision, pondering whether to stay at a job they hate or hate a life without a job.

Have I ever fallen asleep at a job? When I was pregnant, and then those other three times I carried babies – but surely that is a valid reason.

Meme showing a man asleep at his desk with a laptop, while a frog drinks tea and comments sarcastically about sleeping on the job.

You can take this job and do what with it?

Meme featuring a man pointing at the viewer with the text 'You can take this job and shove it!' in bold letters, expressing humorous resignation vibes.

Job Encouragement Memes

To all the good bosses, managers and company leaders who value their employees and the work place culture – these job memes are for you. Related: boss memes

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Good Job

A simple good job meme can make someone’s day.

Meme with muscular man flexing energetically with "You rock, good job!" written above, perfect for celebrating epic workplace wins.

Woohoo, awesome!

Cartoon character excitedly punching the air with a "Woohoo! Awesome Job!" caption, celebrating success like he just found out it's Pizza Friday at work.

From our minion memes – good job says the yellow guy!

Meme of an excited minion cheering with the text 'GOOD JOB!' above, perfectly capturing that all-too-rare praise moment at work.

That’s a job well done.

A meme featuring an enthusiastic, wide-eyed cat against a hypnotic black and white spiral background, with the caption 'JOB WELL DONE!' celebrating work accomplishments in a humorously over-the-top feline manner.

From our King of the Hill memes, Bobby says nice job.

Cartoon character lounging with sunglasses, holding a drink with a tiny umbrella, with the caption "Nice Job!"—perfect meme for celebrating wins, big or small.

Great Job Meme

Ode to the great job memes. For when someone does something right, especially in the workplace –

Cheerful otter doing a victory pose with the caption 'GREAT JOB!' for a motivational job meme boost at work; perfect for celebrating small wins with big smiles!

Don’t miss our team memes for more funny for you work people.

Meme featuring two excited yellow characters in denim overalls, celebrating with the text 'Great Job, Team!' above them, perfect for team humor vibes.

With all the humor, these great job memes are the perfect little way to say “hi! you are seen and you are doing fabulous!

Meme showing a Muppet-style chef making a 'chef's kiss' gesture with the caption 'CHEF'S KISS GREAT JOB!', perfect for celebrating work accomplishments with flair.

Send this sarcastic great job meme to the co-worker who always goes over and beyond, chasing that raise.

Meme featuring a suited man with text saying, 'Great Job! Let the butt kissing for a pay raise begin,' humorously capturing office politics.

Send a great job meme as a way to compliment or if you are sarcastic – use as a way to troll your co-workers.

Quit Your Job Memes

When it’s time to say goodbye to the job, go out in style.

Funny job meme showing excited man holding up five fingers with text asking how many times he's thought about quitting his job today, with an arrow pointing to him labeled 'ME.'

These quit job memes are everything you need to express your distaste or your current position or a way to bid adieu on your way out the door.

Meme showing a person joyfully raising hands with text saying, 'Praise Jesus, I Can Quit My Job.'

When you are the keeper of all the knowledge and your employer doesn’t appreciate you, about that. We got a leaving job meme with your name on it.

Meme of a man giving a presentation with the text 'I'm leaving my job. Unfortunately, my employer will only realize all the things that I do after I have already left.' A classic exit strategy joke!

That glorious moment when you can tell the world that you quit.

Meme featuring a triumphant squirrel standing tall with raised arms and the text 'I Quit My Job!', capturing that quitting fantasy vibe.

Maybe you have a friend that is in a toxic work environment. If you are more blunt than a regular friend meme, send them this quit your job meme.

Meme featuring a sloth with a cheeky grin and the caption 'Quit Your Job,' humorously urging you to embrace a slower pace.

When you quit your job, that magical feeling of the stress leaving your body. Exhale, you are done with this chapter and it’s time to move on.

Meme featuring a chimpanzee with mouth wide open in excitement, captioned 'That rush of happiness you get when you just quit your job.'

You Had One Job Memes

Sometimes you just have to throw a palm to the face and be like WHA!

Meme of a flustered Kermit the Frog holding a paper that says 'You had one job, that's it, just one!' already feeling the universal struggle of workplace mishaps.

Apple, you had one job yet WHY? This company leads innovation in so many ways but will never forget realizing how to charge a magic mouse, its idiotic!

Meme showing an Apple mouse upside down with charging cable plugged in, humorously captioned 'Apple, you had one job.'

Alright smarty pants, I think the stair rail may be going the wrong way.

Meme showing a misaligned handrail on stairs with the caption 'YOU HAD ONE JOB,' humorously highlighting a construction fail.

Share-Worthy Job Humor

Remember, laughter is the best remedy for workplace woes, and these job memes are your prescription for keeping your sanity intact. Share them with your co-workers, tag your work buddies, and let the whole office in on the joke!

Meme featuring a split image; top part shows a man in a red jacket dismissively waving off 'working at a crappy job' and bottom part shows him approvingly pointing at 'finding a job that you love.'

If you share a job meme, give us a tag on social media and link back to this post. This allows more worker bees who need the laughs to see this which in turn means you are doing a good deed by helping someone else’s day be not so heavy.

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Stay tuned for a laughter-filled journey through the maze of funny memes, as we bring you the best and brightest moments of work-related humor.

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