Work is such a big part of our lives that it’s no surprise that people want it to be meaningful and profitable, spending a third of their day in a literal misery factory. (™) does not have to be a slave. Low pay, underrepresentation, sheer boredom, and dealing with terrible managers are what unites employees around the world. And there’s nothing quite like a bunch of good memes to prove that this alone isn’t the case.
There “Work Memes” Facebook Group The online community does exactly what it says on the tin, sharing highly relevant memes about work. We’ve gathered some of the best ones to share so you can pretend to be productive during his third coffee break of the day or while your boss walks around the office (no one’s judging you). Enjoy them when you are. Don’t forget to forward the funniest memes to your colleagues —especially if during working hours. Trust us, they need a break.
We reached out to workplace expert Lynn Taylor to ask her how she finds the courage to look for another job, and how she can stop focusing solely on the negative things at work. I am the author of the book “Tame the terrible office tyrant” and fashion brand manager “behind the buckle” Read on to see what she said bored panda.
workplace expert taylor told Bored Panda that quitting a job can be a stressful proposition. “You’ve invested a lot of time and energy into it, and now you realize it’s time to move to greener pastures.” She said employees felt they had no other choice. Gave me advice on what I could do to move forward in the event.
“Don’t worry…you are already halfway there by deciding to change jobs. Many people struggle with inertia trying to make big changes in their careers and lives. The job market is strong and talent shortages are rampant. Fortunately, now is still a good time to explore opportunities,” she said.
“Connect with people you admire who have made successful career changes. Finding a mentor can also help motivate you. Start networking in your professional network. We’ll find out if it’s marketable,” said a workplace expert.
Taylor also suggested creating a “kudos file” of your accomplishments and reviewing it frequently. and a list of awards.Keep it up to date.This will also help you prepare a strong resume because it will remind you of your skills and success.”
In the meantime, you should research salaries for your position in the market. If you happen to find yourself underpaid, you’ll “feel more empowered to move on.” Taylor pointed out that life is not a rehearsal. “Having a familiar and routine job can give him a sense of security.
I also wanted to hear what a workplace expert thinks about being constantly plagued with negative emotions at work. “When you’re unhappy with your job, it’s easy to get caught in a negative spiral. Negative emotions can breed more negative emotions, but you can transform your system of repeating patterns into more positive thoughts and practices.” can clog.author of Heart “Tame the terrible office tyrant” I said to Bored Panda.
“When you get into negativity, your work performance suffers and your office life begins to spill over into your private life. . “To fix these problems, and it often affects you after work hours,” she said. Create a document outlining the problem and how and why it is affecting you, then use all the options to address the problem, for example: You ‘s ‘Two Terrible’ bosses are demanding too many projects in too short a time frame. You have a choice.
Here are some of the upcoming options:
- “Email me, call me, ask for more time to work on the project.
- Talk openly with them about your priorities and workload.
- Start sending more frequent and/or detailed status reports to your boss to better understand your workload challenges.
- Ask if “John” in your department can help.
- We will see if the client or other parties can wait.”
“Of course, if you’re in an unbearable job, you have many other options, including new job avenues,” Taylor said.
The “Work Memes” Facebook group was created at the height of the pandemic in November 2020 and has since amassed a huge following of meme lovers around the world. About 564,000 of his Facebook users call the group home as of this writing.
The page’s founders say the focus of the group should be on work memes. However, not all memes have to be work related. A few off-topic memes are perfectly fine, but if things are spiraling out of control, don’t be surprised if some of the more random posts get cleaned up and deleted.
The “Work Memes” group does not tolerate bullying or political posts or comments. “We’ve had enough politics stuffed down our throats by the media. We don’t need it here either,” the founder wrote.
On the other hand, if you want to be an active and healthy member of the community, try to “give more to this group than you give”. No room for self-promotion or spam. But there is a deep and abiding love for witty, silly, and relatable work memes.
There are some things that can help, as covered by Bored Panda most recently. memes go viral and have a longer lifespan. Luck is one factor we have no control over. There’s a random element to what content ends up being popular and what gets left behind.
However, what content creators have control over is what the format of the meme looks like. For example, memes that viewers can read and understand quickly are more likely to be successful. Surprise or delight your audience is also a good way to ensure your meme’s popularity.
On the other hand, how relatable people are to your memes is absolutely essential to your content’s virality and long-term success. It’s natural for us to “vibe” with memes that resonate with us. They are built on a sense of belonging and build relationships between content creators and all members of the audience.
But behind the hilariously silly, incredibly relatable meme lies some harsh truths about the workplace. Like burnout syndrome. chronic fatigue. lack of growth. Quiet dismissals and quiet hiring. Unpaid overtime. Poor management needs to be addressed.
Another common problem is feeling like your work is aimless and you have no control over your career direction. Bullying at work. Address nepotism and injustice. Someone keeps stealing my lunch from my office refrigerator.
These are just some of the workplace issues that many workers deal with on a daily basis. What all of these have in common is how employees set enforce boundaries To protect your physical and mental health and maintain work-life balance.
The truth is, you and only you are responsible for what you allow at work. Indeed, you are likely to face unfair bosses, bad managers, lazy co-workers, and daunting workloads that are virtually impossible to avoid. But you can control how you react to all of this.
If you find yourself constantly dealing with unfair practices at work, one thing you can do is ask your manager, supervisor, or HR representative. There is no substitute for diplomatic and open communication. Instead of suffering in silence, have friendly and open discussions about the issues that affect you every day. Propose several solutions and look for a compromise that both parties are happy with. It takes real guts to shine a spotlight on a problem that everyone sees (but few people actually do).
However, if things turn out the way you want them to, you need to be honest with yourself about whether you actually intend to stay with the company. You may have simply outgrown the place. Or maybe the company’s values are completely at odds with yours and there is no real future at all. Or (which is very likely) management does not want to consider your proposal at all.
In that case, we recommend that you consider seeking employment elsewhere. No, there is no such thing as a “perfect” workplace. But it would be naive to assume that all companies are equally bad.
Which of these work memes did you most relate to dear pandas? Did you cheekily forward any to your favorite co-workers? How do you maintain a healthy work-life balance? We love to hear from you, so grab another cup of coffee and let us know what you think in the comments section.
