Top 25 Anti-Work Posts of the Week (February 3, 2023)

Remy Millisky • Writer and Editor

Feb 3, 2023 11:00 AM EST

Rise AND grind? In this economy? If you're a little bit under motivated to work, we get it. Wages are low, bosses are mean, and coworkers push their work onto you. If you feel like throwing up your hands and calling out sick, check out these memes below to revive your spirit a bit. At least on r/antiwork, we're all in this together.

People who work in retail are especially active on the page, and often share memes about not being able to sit down or take long enough breaks. The solidarity on the page toward bad bosses and inhumane conditions is great. We're starting to see the headlines about Gen Z demanding things, and truly, I hope they get ALL the workplace rights and benefits. I worked an unpaid internship, and I hope no one else ever has to. You should always be paid for your time at a job! Other generations sometimes take issue with this, saying that people need to know their place or start from the bottom in a workplace. Okay but, pay those employees while they learn so they can continue to climb the ladder and like, pay for food and heating. Basic things.

It's so refreshing to see people calling out their companies publicly – that must be really embarrassing for the company, and hopefully it does lead to changes.

Next up, read this tale of the Onion Karen, who has some really specific demands when she dines out at restaurants.