50 Relatable Memes From ‘Humorous Resources’ To Enjoy While You Pretend To Work (New Pics)
InterviewNot all representatives of Human Resources are bad guys. Just because Toby Flenderson was an evil snail doesn’t automatically make them all awful. A decent HR is an important part of a well-oiled machine that is a good workplace. Upon learning more about Jamie Jackson, the mastermind behind the account Humorous Resources across most social media platforms, you might get that she is the living proof of that.
This page of work memes already was featured on Bored Panda a few months back. Now we have a new compilation from Humorous Resources for you to share with your coworkers during lunch hour. Check out this new selection from the Chief Meme Officer and let us know which are your favorites!
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Sunday Things
The aptly named Humorous Resources accounts are dedicated to funny content around people’s experiences in the workplace. It’s a wonderful place to scout for memes to share with your coworkers. As of September, 2023, the page has 787,000 followers on Instagram. It also has a steadily increasing following on TikTok with 33,700 followers and over one and a half million likes.
It’s run by Jamie Jackson, the self-proclaimed (and rightfully so!) Chief Meme Officer. She works in the HR department for a healthcare startup, but has been an HR manager for many more years before that. Bored Panda reached out to Jamie and asked how it feels to reach this level of internet fame.
“I'm not sure I have truly reached internet fame,” says Jamie, “but Bored Panda is interviewing me, so maybe I have? I can say I have created a safe place for corporate professionals to laugh about the wild world we work in. It’s almost like having a million work besties.”
So Tired
Not 3 months but in Sweden and many other Nordic countries you get 4-6 (depending on policy, union and age) weeks during summer. Sweden has 25 days vacation days minimum and employer's are obligated by law to offer 4 weeks consecutive in the span June-August.
She Is Right
The page was born at the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic. As Jackson told HR Brew, she recalls two friends suggesting she create a meme account to share the funny pictures with an audience: “I truly felt like I was losing it. I needed a creative outlet, and I had always made memes on my personal, private page.”
“I had two separate friends within the same week, say, ‘You should make a page,’” she recalls. At the time she did not expect to gain such a huge following, but the success encouraged her to create other pages.
Nope. Sorry. No Can Do
T👏🏼h👏🏼i👏🏼s👏🏼
Hope This Helps
Jamie’s other Instagram account, Horrendous HR, is where she reads anonymous confessions from employees and other HR managers. The content is wildly outrageous and funny, but one of Jackson’s reasons for creating it is to make other HR people feel less lonely. It is also a safe space for them to bond with others working in HR departments.
Me Monday July 24
And Stick It On My Not Very Secure Monitor
I've read that two or three completely unrelated words is the best password. CookiesFalconSeahorse is easy to remember and very hard for a computer to hack. Unfortunately, you have to update your passwords so often and they have all these special character requirements, AND they say to not use the same password in multiple places. It is impossible to memorize your passwords.
Call Me A Radical Then
After 1 hour of sitting infront of a screen you should take a walk for 15 minutes. If someone asks you why, it's to lower the healthcare costs
HR people can often feel distant and unapproachable, and through her presence on social media, Jamie humanizes the profession as well. She says her mission is to show to HR and non-HR workers alike that people are people, and your colleagues can be funny, no matter the department they’re in.
I Am Amazing Super Star Showstopping Phenomenal
I was about to updoot a great comment on BP the other day, then realized it was mine
Same
V I B E Z
Is there a place that gives out awards and honorary mentions for disguises?
“HR is a very lonely profession,” Jamie admits. “Many people hate you just because of what you do. Many do not fully even understand what the HR role is in the company or I should say, they think they know. I created Humorous Resources for those HR professionals to have a place to commiserate.”
Give Me Your Best Microsoft Office Pun Below
I’m Only One Person!
I'm just wondering if I'm the same person. Back in Uni, 22:30 was me getting ready for a night out while staying up till 4 for a few nights in a row and still attend lectures at 7....this was normal. Now if I can stay up until 22:30 I can brag to my coworkers about the late night I pulled. I think I've been body snatched.
Only If The Animals Could Take Care Of Me
“I am thankful that it has become so much more than just HR professionals but other corporate professionals enjoying my content," Jamie gushes. "We all need a giggle. Because let's be honest, if we don't laugh, we'll cry.”
Aye Yo Pizza Pizza
Do Not Talk To Me
Only 8 More Hours Until 72 Hrs Of Freedom
But wait! Jamie has a third account that she is meme-ing from. Millennial Misery is the place for nostalgia-stricken millennials. The Instagram page features humorous memes and stories that take us, millennials, back to the ‘90s and the 2000s.
#rawrxd
So, I Guess That’s Why I Thrive In High Stress Environments
Work Life Balance Unmatched
Did you know her last name is Eleda?! So, she's called Adele Eleda...🤭
I think she just swapped her last name. When my mother was in camp her nickname was Haras. My nickname was Enneiviv
Load More Replies...I honestly respect the heck out of talented people who do enough to get noticed and get rich and then disappear off the celebrity grid. It's best to get what you can and get out before it goes tits up.
She has all the money in the world to sit courtside at any game, and she decides to choose Cleveland?
Seriously wondering why she was courtside at a Cav's game and when
Load More Replies...Well, she probably has enough money to retire for the rest of her life. Probably what I would have done: Churn out some hits early in my career, then lean back and enjoy the money. Maybe occasionally do something new when I fancy it.
I disagree with this. As with most musicians, a song doesn't write itself overnight. It may take weeks or even months to create an idea that EVENTUALLY turns into a track. They then have to create a whole album around that one theme, so as not to lose the listener. This is why THE BEST use songwriters
I'm sorry but rich people deserve their passive income. Now go back to work and if you need passive income to eat that's because you are not unhappy enough so get a third job you worthless slob.
WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH YOU!? “WORTHLESS SLOB” YOU ACTUAL PIECE OF C**P
Load More Replies...Juggling a full-time career and family while running three successful social media accounts seems to be a lot of work. But Jamie is a firm believer that if you love something, you find the time for it. “My pages truly are a labor of love,” she admits.
“I am constantly inspired throughout the day during my real full-time job. I will jot down notes in my notes app and later, when I get a chance, I will create my magic. I tend to do my best work early in the morning or late at night when the kids are asleep and the work emails aren't pinging.”
Not Unless I’m Running An Animal Sanctuary
Peace Out ✌🏼
Also “Good Call Out”
Jamie also has a couple of controversial opinions regarding HR. The first one has to do with employees’ looks in the office. “Tattoos, piercings and colored hair, etc. do not determine how well someone can do their job,” she believes. “None of those determine how well a person can do their job.”
Much Better Questions
Everyday Is A Spuddle
Verrry Much This Today
Her second controversial HR opinion has the potential to be quite popular among office workers. Jamie firmly believes that remote work is highly effective. “There is no reason we should have to go back into the office,” she says. “Leave us alone in our comfy clothes at home.”
I Snorted Bc Truth
✌🏼 Out
I Can Definitely Cram That Project In The Next Four Minutes Before My Next Meeting
It’s clear Jamie has no regrets about establishing a presence online. She’s especially grateful she has made genuine connections with fellow memers and other content creators. “Most of whom I speak to daily,” she happily adds.
The Chief Meme Officer even teases a snippet of what’s in her future. “I actually have a big project I am working on with two other creators-turned-friends debuting in October,” Jamie shares. We wish her the best of luck and heaps of inspiration for memes to come!
I’m In Pink 💓
The Miles Are Adding Up
Like A Britney, Betch
But What About Friday? She’s Not That Bad
It’s W I L D
Where’s My Mouse?!?
What?!? This Is Brand New Information To Me. 😜 I Helped Her Rewrite Her Resume
This was my face when my boss came in and told me he fired my close friend (at the time) because her till was short more than 200 bucks on multiple occasions. I thought, 'multiple? Why did he five her multiple chances?' Buy yeah, I felt so embarrassed!
Verrry Recently
I Wish It Was That Easy
$500 For Employee Only Benefits
Well Brenda, I Am
Girl Breakfast
I Called The Number. Straight To Vm. I Want To Know What Todd Did
We Are Literally Floating On A Rock Through Outer Space. It’s Not That Serious
Fair Enough
What Are We Binge Watching?
This was me this weekend! Hahaha I used to feel guilty but I now realize my body and brain needs a break occasionally as I have a mentally stressful career (which I happen to love). I need to veg out so I can start Monday fresh and raring to go.
I’m Ready To Retire
That’ll Do It
We Did It Guys With This Lunch And Learn
And they think that's all the mental health support they have to provide
Let’s Just Hang Out All Summer
Reminds me of that one meme, "I'm taking a break from my mental health to focus on my career"
How did workplaces became this toxic... people used to brag about having good jobs...
Maybe they've always been this bad. We've just stopped pretending.
Load More Replies...I used to relate to these. I don't in my current job. Things you love are out there, even if the pay is s**t. Peace of mind is way more important than buying a new car every few years.
I upvoted the one where the two kids were wearing michael myers masks. I had to log in. The page refreshed and now that one is missing!
So many people complaining about standing for eight hours a day! I literally throw around 80lb bags of concrete/mortar and 60lb blocks, etc for eight hours a day. Not bragging, just giving my perspective. BTW, I love my job
You are missing the point. You can cashier AND sit at the same time. Making them stand is unnecessary.
Load More Replies...Reminds me of that one meme, "I'm taking a break from my mental health to focus on my career"
How did workplaces became this toxic... people used to brag about having good jobs...
Maybe they've always been this bad. We've just stopped pretending.
Load More Replies...I used to relate to these. I don't in my current job. Things you love are out there, even if the pay is s**t. Peace of mind is way more important than buying a new car every few years.
I upvoted the one where the two kids were wearing michael myers masks. I had to log in. The page refreshed and now that one is missing!
So many people complaining about standing for eight hours a day! I literally throw around 80lb bags of concrete/mortar and 60lb blocks, etc for eight hours a day. Not bragging, just giving my perspective. BTW, I love my job
You are missing the point. You can cashier AND sit at the same time. Making them stand is unnecessary.
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