'Putting a blanket over my boss so he thinks it's night time and goes to sleep': The best relatable work memes this week (September 2, 2024)

Ally Perry • Writer and Editor

Sep 2, 2024 12:00 PM EDT

We once again find ourselves at back-to-school time. Even if you are one of the many who work a job that doesn't give you the summer vacation, it's hard not to feel influenced by the earnest readiness to adhere to routine—for all of five minutes, before the reality of the effort that it takes sets in. The thing is that being a rockstar for making spreadsheets is a year-round commitment and the boost that comes with fond memories of buying new stationery is only temporary. What can we motivate ourselves with during the other eleven months? Work memes are here to fill that gap, of course, although we can hardly say that they do it in the most positive of ways. We have to have some route that allows us to let off steam, and the silly internet humor that bemoans the trials and tribulations of working is perfect for that.