21 Summer Ready Memes Reminding You to Put in Your Work PTO ASAP

Elna McHilderson • Managing Editor

Jun 11, 2026 7:15 AM EDT

When was the last time you put in your PTO?

Come on, it's been too long. It's vacation season, so it's time to use that PTO! The spreadsheets can wait. They won't create happy memories for you. Only having several days in a row where you can do whatever you want can do that. And if you get to spend those days with the people you love, even better! PTO is a provided benefit at your job for a reason. Because we work to live, not live to work. People will barter to have more PTO over a raise sometimes, because that can be more beneficial. Taking time for yourself is important, and your job should know that. If you can't keep yourself happy and lively, then your work is going to be subpar or not good at all. Like, come on, everybody knows that. And if your job doesn't, still request that PTO that they contractually promised you and send them one of these memes with it. That'll have them getting the picture!

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Well, why do you think I'm broke??

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Why is it that you have to get your PTO approved? Like, it's your PTO, you should be able to use it whenever you want. You should only have to get the days off that aren't PTO approved, because those days aren't in your contract as a given. But the PTO days are contractually yours. You get those days, and those are your days to use. It should be none of your manager's business. In fact, it is a courtesy of you to even give them a heads-up. Approved or not, I'm at the beach, boss. Bye!
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No more working 9-to-5 please.

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All I remember is how to explore, what is SEO and how does a spreadsheet work, why is rent already due?

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Many jobs can be done remotely these days, anyways, so why does it matter if I'm doing it from home or from a vacation rental near the beach? Like, I'm still doing it, right? I can take PTO if you'd rather, but if that's the case, then you will not be able to reach me. Sorry, PTO means I am GONE GONE. No, “oh, I'll be available on Teams if you need me,” or “Just Slack me if something goes wrong and I'll try to answer.” None of that. Taking PTO means I am clocked out from work completely. If ya don't like that, sorry, not sorry. You can go meme about it.
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That sounds like a YOU problem, boss.

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Working to live, not living to work!

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I would write more about these memes, but it's almost time for my PTO days. So, bla bla bla, they're funny. Hoped you LOLed. Bye.