25 Clocked-In Cat Coworkers to Survive This Monday With Memes

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Ayala Sorotsky • Writer and Editor
Apr 20, 2026 12:45 PM EDT

Why does meowing Monday have to be part of the week?

We can't actually banish Monday from the calendar - believe us, we really tried. Black magic, wish fish, nothing worked. But even though we lack the ability to manipulate time, we have a superior secret weapon: cat memes. And these aren't just your average cats - we're talking about clocked-in cat coworkers who are metaphorically (and occasionally literally) joining the daily grind right alongside us.

While it's true that cats usually ignore schedules and nap whenever they want, for how long they want, there is something uniquely relatable about a grumpy cat slumped in an office chair or a floofy intern "assisting" by sleeping on a keyboard. These hardworking kitties are clearly giving it their all, and we think they've definitely earned a serious raise in treats, pets, and zoomie breaks. They're doing great cat work.

If the Monday blues are starting to sink in, consider this your purrfect pawfessional distraction. These hired feline funnies are reporting for duty with a single objective: boosting your morale immediately with Monday meowing memes. Whether you are drowning in emails or just struggling to finish your first cup of coffee before it gets cold, these are the only coworkers you'll actually want to see in your inbox today.

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  • 01
    Boss: "Please reply to this email by the 12th" Me reading the email on the 15th:
    via @only-cat-memes
  • 02
    HR showing me all my posts. about how much I hate my job
    via @only-cat-memes

  • “But you see, nice HR lady, you have this all wrong. It's not me meowing online about how I hate my job. It's actually a wake-up call to you, the HR depurrtmet, to raise my treat bonus and extend my lunch break to a 6-hour nap time, paid fully. That's just a humble request, presented all over my social media accounts, so you will see it without blocking my calendar with an unnecessary meeting that fluffs up my entire day. Seriously, meetings are the worst. Just get the hint from these posts and leave me be. My lunch/nap break is starting in a few minutes - do not disturb me. And I expect to see these extra treats in my next salary.”

  • 03
    RustyBertrand @RustyBertrand Meanwhile, in Iceland. coolcatgroup I'm so proud of them Pál Dánielsdóttir Mousekeeping FOSSHOTEL Hellnum/356 Snæfellsbæ/630169-2919
    via @RustyBertrand
  • 04
    People complained about a roaming cat near law firm office, so the law firm hired him. Meet Leon Advogato, Esq. LEON ADVOGA
    via @only-cat-memes
  • 05
    My work bestie trying to keep me from getting fired OMG SHUT UP AND ANOTHER THING YOU SON OF A...
    via @only-cat-memes
  • 06
    Construction workers put High-Visual jacket on black cat so it doesn't get hurt
    via @only-cat-memes
  • 07
    how it feels to speak during a work meeting when u are under 30
    via @only-cat-memes
  • 08
    When ur trying to look at memes and ur boss asks you to do ur job headsteve
    via s***headsteve
  • 09
    When the customer makes a stupid joke but you need the job so you give your best fake smile
    via @only-cat-memes
  • 10
    I've tasted 9-5 and I've tasted unemployment I recommend Not being born
    via @only-cat-memes
  • 11
    Me in my 20s trying to adapt adult life
    via @only-cat-memes
  • 12
    boujeeee Me on my way to work cus I was too shy to dance on tiktok in 2020
    via boujeeee
  • 13
    Seems the system is raa ather slow today.....
    via cheezburger
  • 14
    Bring your kid to work day World Anima
    via @only-cat-memes
  • 15
    Anonymous 03/29/25(Sat)23:17:40 No.80801575 In the office, we adopted a cat and named him Connor. He's officially employed by the company to hunt mice and provide emotional support to the staff. We even provide him with a salary that we use to buy him food and toys. But last month, we hired a new guy, also named Connor. And to avoid confusion, we started calling him "Human Connor." Human Connor then suggested we rename the cat "Cat Connor" and let him be just Connor. But, of course, that was rid
    via @only-cat-memes
  • 16
    Not sure if my plumber is qualified
    via @only-cat-memes
  • 17
    cats with jobs * @CatWorkers Take cat to vet. > Vet is also a cat.
    via @CatWorkers
  • 18
    BRING YOUR WORK TO CAT DAY
    via heyman
  • 19
    I decided to work here because I heard there was a mouse in every cubicle bajio6401
    via bajio6401
  • 20
    I work from home 2002 I don't have to wear my happy face ICANHASCHEEZBURGER.COM :
    via CatLadynlr | ICANHASCHEEZBURGER.COM
  • 21
    Work many hour ZOOMIES ENERGY Make few moneys
    via @RespectfulMemes
  • 22
    Got a job. luckin coffee
    via @catsareblessing
  • 23
    Any job is a dream job if you fall asleep during meetings.
    via Chris10a
  • 24
    I want salary without job
    via Cat Memes
  • 25
    CEO General Manager Manager Assistant Manager Employee Intern
    via @Brendameow1

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