'They’re doing this to me at work tomorrow': 15 work memes to prepare yourself for whatever tomorrow has in store

Olivia Arocena • Writer and Editor

Aug 23, 2026 9:00 PM EDT

How it feels on Sunday after 7 pm

Yesterday I showed this meme to my cousin, and she didn't understand it. Maybe it's because she has a great time at her job every day? I don't get it.

It's not that I hate my job or anything. It's just that I wish I were a millionaire and didn't have to work at all, so having to work feels like a torment regardless of the conditions.

That's exactly what this meme depicts: The feeling of anticipating what they are going to put you through tomorrow, and knowing that you can't do anything about it. You only have to do your silly little nighttime routine and try to enjoy every minute of the rest of your evening, before it's too late.

As a society, how did we get here? Wasn't it better to lie around all day and gather some seeds and fruits? I know these are useless thoughts for a Sunday afternoon, but I can't help having them every week.

Anyway, here is a meme list representing how it feels to anticipate what they're putting you through tomorrow morning at your job, so you can have a laugh and send it to your friend who can also predict what tomorrow has in store for them.

As I'm writing, I realize this will not help with our Sunday work anxiety, but if you made it this far, know that there is someone else who feels just like you right now, and that someone is me.

Also, can we get a holiday anytime soon? We definitely deserve it.

01
been there

via lilcasper.v3
02
totally

via squidysgalaxy
03
noooo

via muppetmind
04
every day

via fazleme
05
letting you know

via the_directorate
06
be prepared

via lilcasper.v3
07
i'm quitting

via wholesome.mess.dealer
08
devastated

via lilcasper.v3
09
they are

via the_soundgeist
10
shrekthings

via shrekthings
11
genuinely

via bisutekimemes
12
courage

via bolddotorg
13
normal

via scifinomad
14
divided

via bolddotorg
15
for 8 hours

via bolddotorg
For me it feels like something inbetween squidward being crushed or spongebob being fried and served with an apple in his mouth, I literally can't explain it with words.
I honestly wish I could add an extra 48 hours to the weekend. Would that be so terrible for the world's economy?