Your Weekly Monday Morning Meeting of 23 Work Memes to Help Employees Kick Off the Workweek With a Laugh (October 26, 2026)

Celeste Mello • Writer and Editor

Oct 26, 2026 6:00 AM EDT

From one remote worker to another… is a lunch break really a break if we spend it in the same chair?

When I worked in person, I got so tired of traveling every day. I had to get ready to leave home with enough time to make it to the bus, get to work, and then make the trip back. When I arrived home, I wanted to sit down and stay there. If somebody had offered me a job I could do from my living room, I would have been very interested. And in fact, that's what I did.

Now that I work from home, I appreciate being able to skip that commute. I don't miss having to leave early or thinking about the journey home before I've even finished working. Being able to close my laptop and already be home is lovely. But by midday, I need to go somewhere. Now that leaving the house is optional, my workday needs a little fresh air too. So I try to make time to walk a little, get something to eat, or buy something I need. After spending the entire morning working at home, even an errand sounds appealing. I've reached the point where needing something from the store can improve my lunch plans. Finally, somewhere to go! I'll get dressed for the occasion. It makes me laugh because I used to be so relieved to get home, and now I sometimes feel that same relief when I step outside. Working remotely is still great if you manage to organize your day so it includes something beyond sitting in the same place and looking at a screen your entire shift.

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That's what I've been figuring out about having a routine. At my previous job, leaving the house was built into my day. Getting ready, going to the office, coming back. Those things happened because I had to show up. Now I have to make room for a change of scene myself. Otherwise, I can spend hours at home only to realize I haven't done much besides work. So I try to give myself a break around lunchtime. If it's nice outside, I go for a walk, pick up food, let the sunlight hit my face for a while, and come back ready to sit down again. And it refreshes me.I like having that small outing to look forward to. Some days, buying lunch is enough. I just need a sandwich and a sidewalk. If the sun is out, much better.
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I also notice how much I need to see people outside work. My best friend works on site, so when he clocks out, all he wants is to get home and rest. And when I finish my shift, all I want is to leave home. So his house is the perfect spot to hang out! Anyways, I often convince him to go out for a drink too. When I've been home all day, making plans with someone feels good. I want to hear about their day and have something to tell them besides what happened on my computer. Although I can provide that report too. There were several tabs involved.
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I'm still finding the routine that works for me, but I know a little movement and company help my day feel better. Our Monday morning meme meeting fits nicely. I get to share work memes and laugh about working life with you before getting back to mine. Then, at lunchtime, I'll be heading outside. My exciting appointment with the grocery store awaits.
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