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No matter the job that you do, I bet it can get difficult. That’s why it’s important to have a support system of some sort, be it friends, family, books, or a bunch of memes that can help you unwind and get back on track when times get tough.

While we can not replace friends and family, or even a good book, if you’re looking for memes, you’re definitely in the right place. Here at Bored Panda, we have what feels like an endless supply of them, many of which are focused on work. So, if you think that some relatable funny work-related content is exactly what you need for a “pick me up,” wait not a second longer and scroll down to find it on the list below.

Below you will also find Bored Panda’s interview with the Professor of Leadership and Organizational Psychology at Claremont McKenna College in Claremont, California, Dr. Ronald Riggio, who was kind enough to answer a few of our questions.

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Grumpy cat meme captures the mood of workplace humor with manager's reaction, ideal for a coffee break laugh.

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Paul C.
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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My post room/maintenance team only had 4 of us in it. We got lumped in for surveys with HR for some ridiculous reason. This meant most answer made it clear who posted it. Guess what? You ain't getting truthful answers from me!

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Sometimes, after a hard day at work, it can be difficult to get back to your cheerful self. In moments like this, few things feel fun and it might even look like most people have their dream jobs while you’re stuck in a rut in a place you don’t feel that fond of.

But scrolling on the internet—or even talking to people in your circles—might prove you wrong; chances are, many people you know are in the same boat, when it comes to feelings about work. And having this shared experience can be somewhat comforting.

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Talking about being able to relate to other people or watch them face similar problems, Professor of Leadership and Organizational Psychology at Claremont McKenna College, Dr. Ronald Riggio, noted that comparing ourselves to others is part of human nature. “People use social comparison—comparing ourselves to similar others—to understand all aspects of their lives, and that is also the case at work. When we encounter problems, we want to know if others have experienced the same thing. We also look at how others solved problems, or tried to solve them. It's simply a part of human nature.”

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Prof. Riggio continued to point out that when things get tough, being able to relate to or lean on others play an important role in regards to people’s well-being. “Social support is critical for high quality social relationships of all kinds, and also at work. When we are stressed, we look to others for social support,” he noted.

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The expert also added that we tend to turn to others when things go great, too. “We also want to share accomplishments and good things with others. In the same way that a movie is funnier if we watch it in the presence of others, celebrating success with others increases our happiness.”

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Office meme shows a person observing a coworker struggle with a PDF.

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Lady Lestrange
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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And we're not even talking about the willpower and sense of etiquette it takes to not punch them in the face.. ***pheeeeeeewww***

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Social support from others can come in all sorts of ways. Some people might lend a helping hand, others – a shoulder to cry on; then there are those who share great advice and, of course, those, who send the most relatable funny memes.

Discussing humor-based relatable content, Dr. Riggio noted that when it comes to work-related matters, sharing funny memes and similar content can lead to better relationships. “It helps us cope, and helps to build strong relationships with colleagues,” he said.

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Deep-sea creature meme about work-life balance, relating to adaptation under pressure.

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Rosecrucian Roeth
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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

At times in my life, this has been me and once, I could not take it any more, and left work never going back to home or office again. Not proud of that!

PreviewHR seconded the idea that memes can be a great way for colleagues to build relationships, as due to their relatability, memes create a sense of belonging in employees. It also brings fun and humour into a workplace and, according to said source, the majority of employed individuals believe that working in a fun workplace would make them more productive. Many also say that laughing on the job helps reduce work-related stress.

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If you enjoyed this list of relatable work memes (whether you like your job or not) and would love to continue browsing, check out our category dedicated entirely to memes to find an abundance of them based on any and every topic you can imagine. Happy scrolling!

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Sinking Titanic meme illustrating a manager's "same boat" comment during a coffee break.

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Paul C.
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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We are not all in the same boat. We are all in the same storm. Some of us are on super-yachts. Some of us have just one oar.

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Man humorously teaching a new employee in a workplace setting, illustrating a relatable meme.

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Helena
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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So long as it doesn't violate quality and safety, whatever way gets it done best, go for it. Preferably document it, and everyone does it that way.

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Astronaut meme humorously depicting the struggle of taking an unrelated job for your third coffee break enjoyment.

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Justme
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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

To be fair, I can’t make enough money to support my family via my passions and interests. Besides, I’m not sure I’d enjoy my interests anymore if I was forced to do it.

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john doe
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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've said that i can't disclose my activity during that gap, all I can say is I did some contract work for the government. The gap was just because I lived off of my savings for a while after getting out of the military, but that line has worked for me several times and you get an air of mystery about you when you start the job.

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Wysteria_Rose
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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have a coworker who is technically our HR, so they get involved in a lot of middle-party phone calls and emails between two people who are battling it out. More than once I so happened to be in their office and either got to listen in or read over their shoulder. This is what I do when my boss later discloses what happened to me and I have to pretend to be shocked.

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Wysteria_Rose
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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Some days I want to send a bill to certain people for the advil I consume due to headaches they cause.

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Lady Lestrange
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1 week ago

Yeah.. the addams family

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Glix Drap
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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And the job description always contains the phrase "and anything else you might be asked to do".

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CG
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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, my incentive to close deals is to get commission on my sales. So I genuinely do feel happy whenever I get a big sale.

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