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If you've ever had an office job, or any job, for that matter, you know how it goes. Your precious 24 hours that will never return are eaten up by this corporate monstrosity that you gotta pretend you thoroughly enjoy. Meetings, deadlines, feedback are all followed by that weird smile you gotta squeeze out like a glass of OJ, even if you’re dying inside.

So nothing brings us, millennial office workers, so much inner comfort, nothing tucks us in like a warm blanket, nothing soothes our tired souls like a warm glass of milk, quite like work memes. No wonder we are the generation that can cite lines from The Office by heart.

The Instagram account “Employee Up” is exactly the place that generates memes out of the daily absurdity of our work life. From lunch breaks to job interviews, from survival meetings and webinars to prayers for the manager, it’s something that feels terribly relatable. Below we selected some of the funniest workplace memes from the account, so pull your seat closer.

In order to laugh at workplace memes, you gotta relate to them. And the only way to relate to them is to actually (have) or to have had a job like this. But job hunting is a daunting mission that challenges all your thresholds at once, from dignity to persistence. Because the truth is, the only thing which is worse than having a boring office job is not having a job at all.

So in order to make this post as useful for potential job hunters as possible, we reached out to Dawn Moss, the founder of “Your Interview Coach” who has been helping both candidates and hiring managers through the recruitment and selection process since 2013.

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MagicalUnicorn
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

that was first lesson i learned in my first office job; also salary was not worth it

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Dawn was happy to share some useful tips about job seeking. So you may pull your seat closer. A good place to start is Linkedin, so if you haven’t got an account, you should create one. “I’ve always been a big advocate for using LinkedIn to look for jobs, career progression and promotion opportunities. However, it’s not necessarily using LinkedIn as you would a traditional job board,” Dawn told us and added that “LinkedIn is a great place to network and connect with recruiters and employers.”

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Absolutely! For that amount of money, I'd have the place spotless, beautiful, and perfect! And I'd be able to save enough to retire in no time. Besides, the dead are more pleasant than most living outdoor these days anyway!

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Dawn said that when you start looking for your next job, be sure your profile is up to date and reflects the job you are looking for. “It’s essential your Headline and About section shout out the skills and experience that matches the job. Be sure to add relevant keywords to the About Section and recruiters will find you in searches.”

Networking is another important strategy when getting into the job market. But since LinkedIn is a great place to network, you have to be careful about what content you engage in or share there. “Make sure every interaction on the platform is professional, relevant to your discipline and sector, and showcases your expertise and knowledge. Make sure you are networking with relevant people,” Dawn said.

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The career coach also said to “avoid randomly liking and sharing posts that don’t align with your purpose. If you are looking for a job, then 80% of what you post and comment should be aligned to that goal,” she explained.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Amen to that, dude! I loved that I was always an hourly worker rather than salaried.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i always dreamed somebody do that or at least i witness it being done

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If you’re new to Linkedin, Dawn has some tips. “LinkedIn is more than a digital CV and it’s not a great idea to simply copy and paste the same information across.”Moreover, “it’s also the most professional social media platform and is not a place to post complaints or rant negatively. That doesn’t mean you have to be positive all the time but it must be presented professionally,” Dawn said.

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The career coach also noted that it’s not just your 1st line contacts that can see your posts and comments and that's what makes it a great platform for networking. “It's wise to be on your best behavior, as your future manager can see everything you write and share,” she concluded.

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Sharron Lindsay
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My response is the same - I've turned up to do the job I'm contracted to do and at 5 I'm going home

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Mary Rose Kent
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I always feel sad for people who let their work define them…glad to read there are still some who don’t!

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Bunny McHoney
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Honestly I kind of don't think that people should be able to get loans before their brains fully developed (around 25) or they should at least get a disability discount.. I mean you're not using your full brain that's got to be a disability

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Replace the wine with a packet of cheetos and a bag of chips and it's totally me!!

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I worked in a call centre many years ago and holiday requests were denied 90% of the time stating the business cant accommodate it. Tough s**t, they're my holiday hours and I'll take them when I NEED TO not when it suits you

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

1.) We have always done it like this. 2.) We have never done it like that. 3.) Next everyone is having ideas.

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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I worked in a data center during 2020 and 2021. We got time +1/2 hazard pay to be on-site. Best company I ever worked for. Also, our director chastised me for saying I could be called while on vacation if someone had a question.

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Katie Lutesinger
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There are few things better than waking up way too early, going for a quick bathroom break, and then returning to your nice warm bed for four more blessed hours.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Join them. Go for a walk, read an article and take a moment to yourself. If they've set a standard, still get their sh$@ done why not use it to your benefit?

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Karen: *tells all her friends to boycott the company* HA! NOW YOU’VE LOST… uh… still 1 customer…

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Maintaining mental health can be an emergency. Having a mental health day when needed is a preventative measure we need to stop feeling guilty about

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Also I'd hate to die at work. My poor co-workers would have to watch them haul my carcass out of there on a stretcher. And for years to come people would be like "ooh, did you know someone DIED in that office? In that very chair, actually. What? No of course we haven't removed it. It's way too comfy."

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Embrace Excel…it’s the only Microsoft program that’s better than what it replaced! Check with HR if you can get formal training, and then take it up to the next level. Or maybe I’m just a dweeb…

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