'Being likeable is more important than being good at your job': The best relatable work memes this week (September 15, 2025)

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Ally Perry • Writer and Editor
Sep 15, 2025 9:00 AM EDT

The workplace is a funny thing. How is it that this invention, which gives our livelihood, one of our main reasons to get up in the morning, and occasionally even some of our friends, is so universally reviled by so many people? I mean, pretty much anybody who isn't a completely brainwashed corporate drone could give you an answer to that, but nonetheless, you would think it might have a better rep considering its importance to the lives of so many.

It is no secret that a lot of people don't like their jobs, but there is one upside: it makes them even better predisposed to enjoy work memes. Both a safe space to complain and a perfect way to procrastinate attempting to hit those targets, the workplace is made an easier burden thanks to the humor of the internet. If you don't believe me, just take a look and see for yourself.

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  • 01

    What A Shame

    employees when the internet goes down at work...
    via vadersdad
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    Uproarious React What is the biggest lesson that employment has taught you? Austine @theereal_one Being likable is actually more important than being good at your job.
    via roawesome
  • 03

    The Ultimate Privacy

    Allocated desk Cubicle walls Office WFH
    via heykody
  • 04
    PASSIVE-AGGRESSIVE BUSINESS EMAILS AGGRESSIVE BUSINESS EMAILS
    via supermathie
  • 05

    Work Hours

    Me at work: MAINING 1 hour here is 7 years on Earth.
    via crcb
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    Me when anyone comes over to talk to me when I get to work in the morning We'll just see about that. You come any closer and I'm liable to stick you with my stickin' knife. 01' Sticky's feeling mighty ornery this day. No-ba
    via EndorForestSummerCamp83
  • 07

    Winging It

    Ur first shift alone after training when you have no clue wut the f doing ur
    via EndorForestSummerCamp83
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    Me showing up to work like, "I'm going to be positive today" Me five minutes later: I hate this place.
    via EndorForestSummerCamp83
  • 09

    Can't Go On Like This

    When you've finally had it with covering for your boss's fuckups NO
    via EndorForestSummerCamp83
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    Me, 2 cups of coffee deep, arriving to work 15 minutes late on the verge of sing myself
    via EndorForestSummerCamp83
  • 11

    Great Start

    Whenever one of my co-workers or mentors try to train me on something. First, get a jar. Patrick, that's a pickle. Yes.
    via EndorForestSummerCamp83
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    The new hire after one shift This is the worst day of my life. The worst day of your life, so far. ABB BBB ABA BBB
    via EndorForestSummerCamp83
  • 13

    How Dare You

    When the boss asks you to stay late and then work the weekend: IG:@godemperormusk You have stolen my dreams and my childhood with your empty words, and yet I'm one of the lucky ones.
    via EndorForestSummerCamp83
  • 14
    Me planning another trip with 0.4 hours of PTO available
    via EndorForestSummerCamp83
  • 15

    Boss's Orders

    Me and my team when we actually follow the instructions our manager gives us. 87
    via EndorForestSummerCamp83
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    My co-worker after seeing me drink 3 energy drinks, 2 cups of coffee and a 5 Hour Energy in the morning: How are you not de_d? I have no idea!
    via EndorForestSummerCamp83
  • 17

    Until Next Time

    My boss: Assigns me a task at 4pm on a Friday Me: WELL, THE LITTLE CLOCK ON THE WALL SAYS WE'RE JUST ABOUT OUT OF TIME. GOD BLESS YOU MY FRIEND.
    via EndorForestSummerCamp83
  • 18
    When I take notes in a meeting in a notebook instead of my computer
    via workretirede
  • 19

    So Helpful

    The moral integrity of every employee in the company 342 2. 9608 A 15-minute virtual ethics training from HR
    via workretirede
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    When the intern goes back to school and you go back to being the worst, least respected and lowest paid employee in the entire company
    via workretirede
  • 21

    Inspiration

    The guest speaker at the company off-site waiting to come on stage & speak for 45 minutes about how personal branding in the workplace saved their life NCAA SWEET 16 GREENVILLE REGIONAL 2 ESP
    via workretirede
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    A job talkin' crazy to me while being short staffed is wild
    via fckworkmemes
  • 23

    Many Such Cases

    6:00AM 6:15AM 6:20AM 6:30AM 6:35AM 6:25PM Born to: Forced to:
    via employeeup
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    Me rushing to get home to do absolutely nothing
    via employeeup
  • 25

    Rest

    "finally a day off" my day off:
    via employeeup

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