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Sorry, Boss, Can’t Come In Today

Man in hospital bed with oxygen tubes, creating a funny boss meme.

Final score:

400points

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Night Owl 5 years ago

😂

105points

Great Work Meme

Funny boss meme featuring tweets about co-workers and thrift store shopping.

Final score:

382points

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Ruth Harper 1 year ago

They don't care about actually taking care of employees, they only care about how they look to others.

1point

Very Relatable Work Meme

Man with glasses and hearing aid uses his phone in a humorous boss meme.

Final score:

381points

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Mewton’s Third Paw 5 years ago

Hahaha awesome

77points

Wednesday Work Meme

Person with a serious expression, overlaid with humorous boss meme text about being late to work.

Final score:

357points

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The Girl on Fire 5 years ago

It is wednesday my dudes

132points

Good Job Meme

Two office workers shake hands awkwardly; funny boss meme about losing track of time.

Final score:

328points

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Luis Milian 5 years ago

still love Steve

77points

Hate My Job Meme

Man humorously showing contrasting shirts about his job feelings, with and without his boss present, in a funny boss meme.

Final score:

319points

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Антон Христов(Anton Hristoff) 5 years ago

I want this shirt... The paradox in my case is that i'm the boss. :D :D

138points

Colleague Teamwork

Two construction workers with safety vests and helmets creatively taking a break, embodying a funny boss meme.

Final score:

294points

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Hans 5 years ago

This one required dedicated specialists.

83points

Micromanaging Boss Meme

A funny meme showing a dog and child, capturing the idea of a boss micro-managing tasks.

Final score:

278points

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Hans 5 years ago

This is the most accurate picture of all. Bad leaders really care for every s**t instead of for the big turds.

93points

#10

If Only It Was That Easy

Employee telling boss they need the rest of the day off; a funny boss meme featuring office humor.

Final score:

274points

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Kjorn 5 years ago

you can do that?

72points

Richard Czarnec 5 years ago

Yes you can. Once.

29points

hashwadoobies 5 years ago

I do it all the time! Those exact words too! But my boss is awesome and I actually love my job :D

5points

Julie Greer 5 years ago

Some days just not feeling it and will tell my boss just that. Clear my calendar and enjoy a mental health day... we earn our FTO and take it for whatever reason. I’ve even asked boss to cover a call for me so I can take the time. We all work together like that.

2points

Schrödinger's Dog 5 years ago

I wish

2points

Night Owl 5 years ago (edited)

Is there something like "too honest"? (theoretical question)

2points

Priya Sharma 5 years ago

And then you wake up...

1point

Fred Burrows 5 years ago

After a real grinder project that lasted three days I called in and said I was taking a day to recuperate from it the supervisor said " I don't blame you " . Used PTO even .

1point

BusLady 5 years ago

Best supervisor ever. Are they hiring?

1point

Hans 5 years ago

Boss: "Oh, so do I. Please, here is the list of my responsibilities for today. I am over at Billy's!"

1point

Jim Deacon 3 years ago

Lol for sure

0points

Frozengeckolover 5 years ago

Hahahahaha!

0points

Wesley Liford 5 years ago

doesn't everyone?

0points

POTATO WOMAN 5 years ago

Boss:mmm..... ok You: wait really Boss no ur fired lolz You: :,(

0points

Sora Lyra 5 years ago

I wish I can do that

0points

James Brockway 5 years ago

I spend 8 hours here you want me to work too!!!

0points

James Brockway 5 years ago

Good start !!

0points

Priya Ramcharan 5 years ago

Honest, luv it!

0points

A message 5 years ago

Honesty!

0points

Bill 5 years ago

That attitude wins employees an empty cardboard box

0points

Ahnnah Newell 5 years ago

If you hate your job so much, then you should find something that you actually like doing and make it a job! That is what I did, turned my art into a job!

-1point

Kathryn Myrman 5 years ago

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-1point

How Bosses Can Earn or Lose the Respect of Their Co-Workers?

What’s the difference between a good and a bad boss? Well, usually, the way they make their employees feel. Even though employers don't have to be liked by their employees, it is important to set up staff members for success and to support them in their work. According to The Balance Careers, those who repeatedly fail to do this will lose the respect of their employees and might even become disliked as people.

Bosses should be honest with themselves about their skills and their confidence. If they’re unsure of themselves, faking it is the worst way of going about it. employees will know, and they won't be willing to look to them for guidance. And the more they try to fool them, the bigger the resentment.

However, if bosses feel like they’re in over their heads, they can win the respect of their staff by confronting the shortcomings and making them a part of the solution. Seeking help from the employees who may have knowledge, experience, or insight that the bosses themselves lack is the way to go.

#11

Friday Work Meme

Minion meme with text: "My boss told me to have a good day... So I went home." Funniest boss meme.

Final score:

257points

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tuzdayschild 5 years ago

Sounds right.

56points

#12

Value vs Paycheck

Man reading results on TV set with the text joking about bosses and employee value.

Final score:

254points

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Mewton’s Third Paw 5 years ago

This one is the most egregious of all

60points

#13

Before You Go Work Meme

Person closing eyes with caption about boss interruptions, illustrating funny boss meme.

Final score:

245points

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Wil Vanderheijden 5 years ago

And you answer: "I'm sorry, my wife is waiting for me. Bye"

69points

#14

When Coworkers Steal Your Ideas

Boss meme featuring a man in a suit pointing at a presentation graph with a humorous text overlay about idea ownership.

Final score:

225points

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Kaisu 5 years ago

These kinds of bosses/colleagues are the worst

104points

#15

Workaholic Boss Meme

Person in a full-body cast in a hospital bed with the text "Bosses be like: You're still coming to work right?" for boss memes.

Final score:

200points

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Daria B 5 years ago

In my case, this one applies not to my boss, but the days-off system we have. TT_TT

34points

#16

When The Boss Delegates, You Do

Funny boss meme with a retro illustration and the text about delegating tasks humorously.

Final score:

189points

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Kevin Camp 5 years ago

I'd go do it.

34points

#17

Back To Work Meme

Man in a suit smirking with closed eyes, captioned about boss reminding of work hours; funniest boss meme.

Final score:

185points

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Luis Milian 5 years ago

a little....a LOT

26points

#18

Boss Always Makes The Best Jokes

Collage of a man laughing used in a boss meme about salary increment and bad jokes.

Final score:

174points

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Kaisu 5 years ago

Your boss always makes the best jokes ever

62points

When The Boss Is On Vacation

A person joyfully spins in a meadow with mountains, under text about a boss being out of town, highlighting a funny boss meme.

Final score:

174points

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Susan Gardner 5 years ago

"The hills are alive.... to the sound of muuuuuuuusic"

43points

#20

Ordinary Tuesday Work Meme

Woman running from a car with a caption about bosses and after-work favors, capturing a funny boss meme idea.

Final score:

173points

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Petra Schaap 5 years ago

when i just started working as a cleaner, one day I was a bit late done with work. I was still in the building, but already had my coat on when someone came running to me in panic: a guest threw up and no one wanted to clean it up. I could have said "nope I'm gone" but didnt, and found a whole circle of people around the mess, and the poor woman sick as a dog and crying of shame. I was so pissed off (not at her) I cleaned it up rapidly without blinking an eye while everyone just stared. The next week, xmas gifts were given out, and I got an envelope with a 150 euro gift voucher in it. The person who handed me the envelop told me this was the first time ever that the cleaning woman got a voucher too. Apparently I impressed everyone with cleaning up someones puke in my own time, without complaining or blinking an eye :-D

243points

How to Avoid Being a Bad Boss and Losing Your Employees’ Trust

Employees recognize when a boss is simply using them to make themselves look better or to further their own professional goals. They will be especially resentful if they are blamed for making their boss look bad. Everybody should have a role and know that role. To put it simply, it should be about the department or the company as a whole meeting a goal rather than the leader taking them there. To regain the respect of employees, a boss has to make sure everyone’s role is defined and that they all have an opportunity to share in the team’s success.

And even the most humble managers can incorrectly assess how much managing an employee needs. If they micromanage and nitpick their ideas and work, they will never tap into their discretionary energy or the best they have to offer.

Of course, this doesn't mean that employees in training and employees who change their positions or acquire new responsibilities are OK without guidance. But, if leaders aren't guiding them to lessen their own involvement, there’s a problem. Micromanaging good and productive employees is the easiest way to demotivate them.

#21

No Emails After Working Hours

Blindfolded woman on a boat with children, symbolizing funniest boss meme about after-hours emails.

Final score:

162points

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Kaisu 5 years ago

Nobody should have to work without pay after working hours anyways

98points

#22

Flexible Scheduling

Boss meme with a man in a red shirt explaining flexible scheduling humorously while sitting in an office chair.

Final score:

156points

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Vic 5 years ago

This one hits too close to home..

51points

#23

Boss Be Like

Flooded street with cars submerged, captioned "Boss be like... you're still coming to work right?" Funniest boss meme.

Final score:

155points

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kiamaty 5 years ago

This legit happened to me. Heavy downpour that flooded the parking lot outside my apartment,, the water had risen over all the cars and was on the porch coming through the doorway and flooding the downstairs apartments. I called my boss and told him what was going on. He said "you can't walk?" I said "it's at least 6 ft of water and I'm 5'4 and I'm not swimming to work for $7/hour."

12points

#24

Funny Office Meme

Boss meme: A boss stands confused as a Netflix screen asks, "Are you there?" in the background.

Final score:

131points

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Katy F 5 years ago

Steve's face on the TV XD

35points

#25

Saturday Work Meme

Boss meme of a man with a cigar, highlighting typical workplace humor and irony in a professional setting.

Final score:

128points

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JessG 5 years ago

Welp, then I'm leaving too

32points

#26

Thursday Work Meme

Man relaxing on a pool float with a magazine and drink, capturing a funny boss meme about working from home.

Final score:

122points

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Hans 5 years ago

Also you: last home-offe day for the next five years...

16points

When Holidays Are Over

Crying woman in a meme about returning to work after holidays; funniest boss memes reaction.

Final score:

116points

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Some Dude 5 years ago

SPRING BREAK

11points

#28

Monday Morning Meme

Talk show host asking a guest a humorous question, with text overlay about weekend stories and Monday mornings. Boss meme.

Final score:

113points

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Honey 5 years ago

Why do you have your boss on social media?? I have mine blocked!

79points

#29

Happy Work Anniversary Meme

Boss meme with a smiling man in a suit captioned "Beautiful day, huh? Meeting at 5.”

Final score:

109points

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Bonnie Blue Bird 5 years ago

On a Friday ...

76points

#30

Work From Home Meme

Man gesturing with hand, text says "When you call your boss and ask for 'work from home'. Boss: 'We don't do that here.'" Funny boss meme.

Final score:

98points

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Kaisu 5 years ago

Even though it doesn't matter whether you sit on the computer at home or at work

24points

Laugh Your Way Through a Stressful Workday

Whether you love or hate your boss and coworkers, you can always find some humor in their quirks and antics. The great work memes are sure to make you chuckle, relate, and maybe even make your day. Share them with your friends on social media or co-workers on Slack—have fun at work, followed by a good laugh! After all, laughter is the best medicine and motivation to survive a stressful workday.

I'm a Visual Editor at Bored Panda since 2017. I've searched through a multitude of images to create over 2000 diverse posts on a wide range of topics. I love memes, funny, and cute stuff, but I'm also into social issues topics. Despite my background in communication, my heart belongs to visual media, especially photography. When I'm not at my desk, you're likely to find me in the streets with my camera, checking out cool exhibitions, watching a movie at the cinema or just chilling with a coffee in a cozy place

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Effseven Six 5 years ago

I had a boss like this. He told my mother how inconvenient it was for him that I missed work due to needing my infected impacted wisdom too pulled out. I quit the week after.

16points

Marina 5 years ago

So glad to read you quit soon after

5points

Hans 5 years ago

Hm...these memes tell me there are still many bad bosses around in even more bad companies where questionable work ethics strive. In a way, this series is a frustrating record, despite the occasional humour.

12points

jknbt jknbt 5 years ago

the local waffle restaurant here in Baytown insists workers show up no matter what...This includes during Hurricane Ike when 3 million people from Harris County evacuated; this includes the 2017 Hurricane Harvey disaster when it rained 44" in a day followed by 56" the next day with interstate highways flooded and houses full of muddy water up to the second floor... I didn't know waffles were more important than life itself or the safety of their workers. All of that to service the needs of a dozen customers who needed waffles. Go figure.

8points

Joi Behrend 5 years ago

Fun Fact: The Waffle House is actually used as a way to gauge how bad a storm is. If The Waffle House is closed, the storm was extremely bad. If they're operating but not at full capacity, the storm was bad. If they're fully operational, the storm was just so-so. Bizarre but true.

9points

Alan Smith 5 years ago

theres no better waffle weather, than hurricane weather.

4points

Carol Emory 5 years ago (edited)

There was a restaurant owner that tried to do that here too. Told the waitstaff and cooks they had to work through the hurricane. I worked down a few doors from the place and I went down to the location with a video camera and said that my lawyer buddy would be really pleased to know they'd be open since he's always wanted to see a restaurant change hands from it's owner to it's employees. He got the message and closed the place. It was a good thing too because the restaurant flooded and a tree struck the building causing the roof to collapse in.

2points

Teresa Taylor 5 years ago

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0points

JeannevB 5 years ago

One month I checked my paycheck and my work bonus was a negative number. I kid you not.

6points

Помаже Бог 5 years ago (edited)

I don't understand... Please tell me these are just humorous and not depicting of a reality? God I NEVER shut up or suffered an injustice without fighting back, and I REALLY couldn't care less if I got late to work, bc issues and difficulties happen. And so what, I'd be fired? Wow, big deal. I'd find a new job quick quick. Even now that I have personal responsibilities, I've never changed my mind. A job is just NEVER going to f**k up my personal life. When I became a manager (yeah 'cause even though I'm more on the chilled side, I'm actually good at what I do), I also applied these principles to my colleagues. Need to leave early? Please do. No questions asked. Need to WFH? Got it. Y'a gonna be late? I get it, the RER B is a mess, always late mate. That actually motivates the team to work even more efficiently, bc they're not under pressure. And they're happy. As I was when I TOOK these rights. Leaders in industries need us, we don't need them.

2points

Jo Choto 5 years ago

How happy I am to be self-employed.

2points

BusLady 5 years ago

How happy I am to be retired.

0points

Máté Pásztor 5 years ago

I hope I wont be this kind of boss

2points

Jane Alexander 5 years ago

Your choice!

3points

Kururi.Orihara 5 years ago

As a high school student, this applies to many teachersI have too.

1point

Jesse Gerbrandt 4 years ago

ha ha ha

0points

Vicki Travis 5 years ago

Colleague stole a sale I made, told supervisor the rep showed a lack of integrity, supervisor said "well integrity is a grey area:.

0points

Priya Ramcharan 5 years ago

So relatable!!

0points

Gonzalo Terán 5 years ago

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Kaisu 5 years ago

You know that not everyone can just choose to do their dream jobs right? Sometimes you have to take the job you can get in order to keep paying rent and putting food on the table, you can't afford to be picky when you're poor.

17points

Bill 5 years ago

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Effseven Six 5 years ago

I had a boss like this. He told my mother how inconvenient it was for him that I missed work due to needing my infected impacted wisdom too pulled out. I quit the week after.

16points

Marina 5 years ago

So glad to read you quit soon after

5points

Hans 5 years ago

12points

jknbt jknbt 5 years ago

8points

Joi Behrend 5 years ago

9points

Alan Smith 5 years ago

theres no better waffle weather, than hurricane weather.

4points

Carol Emory 5 years ago (edited)

2points

Teresa Taylor 5 years ago

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0points

JeannevB 5 years ago

One month I checked my paycheck and my work bonus was a negative number. I kid you not.

6points

Помаже Бог 5 years ago (edited)

2points

Jo Choto 5 years ago

How happy I am to be self-employed.

2points

BusLady 5 years ago

How happy I am to be retired.

0points

Máté Pásztor 5 years ago

I hope I wont be this kind of boss

2points

Jane Alexander 5 years ago

Your choice!

3points

Kururi.Orihara 5 years ago

As a high school student, this applies to many teachersI have too.

1point

Jesse Gerbrandt 4 years ago

ha ha ha

0points

Vicki Travis 5 years ago

Colleague stole a sale I made, told supervisor the rep showed a lack of integrity, supervisor said "well integrity is a grey area:.

0points

Priya Ramcharan 5 years ago

So relatable!!

0points

Gonzalo Terán 5 years ago

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Kaisu 5 years ago

17points