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107 Funniest Coworker Memes Guaranteed To Make You Laugh

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The best coworker memes for every situation—work besties, annoying colleagues, last days, and more. Scroll, laugh, and send to your team.

107 Funniest Coworker Memes Guaranteed To Make You Laugh

Think scrolling memes at work is slacking off? Science disagrees. A Penn State study found that viewing memes boosts positive emotions and helps people cope with stress through a process called cognitive reappraisal—your brain acknowledges something stressful, reframes it as funny, and takes the sting out. Teams that laugh together are more than twice as likely to solve creative problems, and 93% of employees say laughter reduces workplace stress.

So consider this article a public service. We’ve compiled the best coworker memes (and even made some new ones!) so you can spend less time searching and more time giggling. Introverts who’d rather send a perfectly crafted meme than make small talk at the coffee machine? This one’s for you.

Diverse coworkers laughing together while looking at a phone screen in a bright, modern office.

Funny Coworker Memes

  1. The horrors of working from home and not being prepared for a video call.

Angela Bassett’s face shows wide-eyed panic and resistance. Meme describes co-workers turning on Zoom cameras.

  1. I like you. I just don’t like you that much.

Chrissy Teigen makes a cringey, disgusted face.

  1. There will be retribution for stealing food.

An angry man resembling Ice Cube marches through a school hallway holding a baseball bat.

  1. It’s hard to fit in, but sometimes you just have to try.

Multiple cats and an opossum share food, representing coworkers feigning common interests.

  1. Taking professionalism to a whole new level.

A blonde woman sits smiling at her computer.

  1. If you’re a coworker, just keep your hands to yourself.

Steve Harvey’s face shows discomfort as a smiling man places a hand on his shoulder.

  1. Getting ready for work is a daily struggle.

A furry, wide-eyed creature with prominent buck teeth and a tired, forced grimace.

  1. Ready for your Zoom call close ups?

Four animals (dog, fish, hamster, snake) stare into webcams, mirroring awkward coworkers.

  1. Running on coffee to get through the workday.

Theresa May looking exasperated.

  1. Please hold your enthusiasm until after lunch.

Red-haired boy intensely smiles with exaggerated cheerfulness.

  1. People working in the office will never understand the pain of remote workers.

Man crying intensely, depicting disappointment missing free Friday office snacks while working remotely.

Funny Office Memes

  1. So many choices to be made before 9 am.

A serious tabby kitten in a car’s driver seat.

  1. Plus emails. Don’t forget the mountain of emails that piled up over vacation.

Zach Galifianakis looks confused, surrounded by floating math equations.

  1. The team thought they’d hold the projects until you could contribute.

Distressed Woody looks overwhelmed by new tasks.

  1. We feel your pain, Ross.

Ross Geller from Friends with a pained smile.

Teams that laugh together are more than twice as likely to solve creative problems.

  1. It’s the law of rewards. Do a great job, and you’re bound to get rewarded!

Captain Picard facepalms.

  1. Send this one to your favorite coworkers.

A joyful black and white cat stands on its hind legs.

  1. If only someone had warned YOU…

Serious man with white afro and mustache holds Don’t Do It sign.

  1. This morning, you woke up and chose violence.

Cardi B shrugs with a quizzical expression.

  1. There’s one in every team. Just do what they say.

A determined man with long hair and intense gaze.

  1. Living the minimum wage life = always working, still poor.

Terry Crews sits with a confused expression.

  1. Don’t mind me, just having an existential crisis in the car.

Dwayne The Rock Johnson sits in a car, appearing thoughtful.

  1. Work. It’s a vicious cycle.

A red-haired woman cries intensely in a car.

  1. Weekends = 2 minutes, Workday = 2 years

A boy with a frustrated, disbelieving expression.

Annoying Coworker Memes

A survey of nearly 3,000 employees found that 85% of workers have dealt with at least one annoying colleague. These memes are for the other 15% who are probably the annoying colleague.

  1. Thanks, I’ll be sure to remember this moment next time you need help.

Woman in classical portrait, elaborate hair, unimpressed expression.

  1. How many nonverbal cues will you ignore?

Woman in black cap at laptop, showing annoyed face.

  1. Just trying to get through this day.

Four panels show people feeling awkward or bored.

  1. Check. Mate.

A young boy with a subtle, knowing smirk sips from a mug.

  1. Do they realize how annoying that is?

A young blonde girl dramatically rolls her eyes.

  1. We fully support your desire to leave!

A man with an ecstatic expression shouts YOU CAN DO IT.

Work Bestie Memes

Gallup found that people with a best friend at work are seven times more likely to be engaged in their job. So your work bestie isn’t just making Monday bearable—they’re making you better at your job.

  1. Sometimes you just have to get creative.

Two men from Napoleon Dynamite carpooling.

  1. Got any tea?

Wendy Williams sips tea with an intensely focused expression.

  1. Nothing like a work bestie to help you stay positive.

Two male colleagues force strained smiles.

  1. If you leave, we leave together.

Billie Eilish looks distressed and teary-eyed.

  1. It’s one of the great joys in life.

Two friends from Friends point at each other with wide-eyed expressions.

People with a best friend at work are seven times more likely to be engaged in their job.

  1. Work doesn’t start until bestie clocks in.

A man anxiously checks his watch.

  1. Work is meaningless without you.

Seth Meyers meme showing two expressions.

  1. It’s not gossip if you’re sharing it with your work bestie.

A small yellow character whispers to a wide-eyed chef.

  1. Coordinating work schedules is a must.

A man with a beard and cap, looking genuinely surprised.

  1. Anyone else sending subtle messages across the room to your bestie at work?

A man with a weary expression holds a sign asking Should we just quit.

A woman and man share a subtle, knowing smile while sitting at a conference table during an office meeting.

When Your Favorite Coworker Leaves

  1. Can you just wait to have fun?

Woman in sunglasses and hat presses hands on glass.

  1. I’m blue, da ba dee da ba di.

A sad white cat brushes teeth and a wet cat showers.

  1. Send this to your favorite coworker that left for a new job.

A woman with long dark hair has a sad, pleading expression. Please come back!

  1. If that doesn’t work, send this one.

A sad animated meerkat in pajamas pleading COME BACK.

  1. Feeling like a sad owl over here.

A fluffy white owl with sad, red-rimmed eyes. Work isn’t the same without you.

  1. You miss your coworkers as much as they miss you.

Tobey Maguire as Peter Parker cries.

  1. I am so lonelllllyyyy.

A man looks bored and isolated in three scenes.

  1. Whatever happened to tater tots?

A golden-brown tater tot. I miss you lots Like Tater Tots.

  1. When memes are the best part of work.

Two cats in cages, one reaching up.

  1. When it legit feels like you’re going to die.

A sad French Bulldog lying dramatically on a blue deck.

  1. Always in your thoughts making work even harder.

Terry Crews’ side profile shows a wistful expression.

  1. Goodbye? No thanks.

Bill Lumbergh meme, delivering a sarcastic refusal.

Coworker’s Last Day Memes

  1. When your coworker friendship is at the Frodo and Sam level.

Heartbroken Samwise Gamgee with tear-filled eyes.

  1. You can check out any time you like, but you can never leave!

Gandalf meme. YOU SHALL NOT LEAVE!!!!

  1. They always promise to keep in touch.

A man wearing glasses and a baseball cap winks.

  1. Brace yourself HR.

Samwise Gamgee runs, arm outstretched, distraught.

  1. Let’s be pragmatic about this.

Humorous retro meme of a smiling man demanding good LinkedIn reviews.

  1. Who can say no to that face?

A golden retriever puppy with sad, pleading eyes.

  1. It was only a matter of time.

A smiling vintage illustration of a woman giving a thumbs-up.

  1. Saying goodbye isn’t easy.

Jim Carrey gives a dramatic, sad hug. AHHHH I HATE GOODBYE’S.

  1. You’re the coworker I’ll miss sending memes to every morning.

Man carrying box leaves office. Colleague pats shoulder.

  1. Last day of work is like breaking out into freedom.

A man in sunglasses walks through falling confetti, ecstatic.

  1. Some coworkers deserve all the respect.

Neil Patrick Harris as Barney Stinson gives a confident salute.

  1. Goodbye friend, we’ll miss those good old days.

Woody looks shocked and sad. So long, partner.

  1. When a coworker leaves, wish them all the best!

A black and white cat holds up its paw. Live long and pawspurr.

  1. It’s a fact.

Dwight Schrute looks seriously. FACT WE WILL MISS YOU!!

Lazy Coworker Memes

  1. Keep trying, someday you may vanquish the rules of time and space.

A man runs urgently through a blurred office.

  1. You mean I’m supposed to do work at work?

A woman with outstretched arms smiles over a desk buried in papers.

  1. That one coworker always leaves early.

A young girl with a wistful expression peers out a window.

  1. Master this facial expression, and the lazy coworker may never complain to you again.

Queen Elizabeth II meme showing an annoyed expression.

  1. The bare minimum takes a lot out of a person.

A small fluffy dog in a red shirt sleeps soundly in bed.

  1. May have pushed back the deadline 3 times already.

A woman with an exasperated expression gesturing.

  1. Well played.

A woman in a black dress vacuums a barren desert.

Useless Coworker Memes

  1. Other than the tutu, this is painfully accurate.

A person in a pink tutu lies dramatically face down.

  1. When you have no idea what’s going on at work, just nod and smile.

A small brown and white dog in a red lobster costume looks confused.

Crazy Coworker Memes

  1. When you’re so much funnier on Slack than in person.

Drake meme contrasts disinterest in hallway encounters with approval for Slack chats.

  1. Making drama at every meeting.

A young blonde-haired boy with a mischievous smirk stirs a dark pot.

  1. Passive-aggressive in corporate speak.

A grinning woman in a detective hat on a phone.

  1. Somehow other people think they are the best.

A snake on a bed wears pink and white bunny ears.

  1. Contemplating moving the desk and computer into the storage room.

Drake peeks nervously from behind orange shoeboxes.

A woman with noise-canceling headphones winces at her desk while colleagues chat loudly in a busy open office.

Birthday Memes for Coworkers

  1. At least you got the cake…

White cake. IT IS YOUR BIRTHDAY in black icing.

  1. Happy Birthday Coworker!

Ron Swanson with a skeptical look. HAPPY AGE ADVANCEMENT DAY.

  1. What are you supposed to do with your hands while everyone sings?

Captain Picard covers his face with his hand.

  1. Send this to your favorite coworker.

Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly smiling in argyle vests.

Funny Memes to Send Coworkers on Valentine’s

  1. Don’t ask me what I’m doing on Valentine’s.

Michael Scott gives a deadpan, unimpressed look.

  1. Send this to your favorite coworker.

Two cartoon men: one delivers a darkly humorous compliment.

  1. You deserve flowers and chocolate.

Kylie Jenner shows a wide-eyed, shocked expression.

  1. Sarcasm to hide the pain.

Miranda Priestly looks unimpressed and sarcastic.

New Coworker Memes

BambooHR reports that 53% of workers say starting a new job is scarier than skydiving. These memes capture that energy perfectly.

  1. Can we take this slower?

Wendy Williams looks overwhelmed.

  1. We’re not trying to change company culture here.

T’Challa from Black Panther with a serious expression.

  1. When the years are starting to wear on you.

A person with messy hair gives cynical advice.

  1. By all means, welcome the newbie.

Jason Momoa smiles shyly while forming a heart with his hands.

  1. Everything looks so bright and hopeful on day one.

Man from Squid Game meme. First day vs One month later.

  1. Every new hire training ever.

A man covered in plaster dust gestures stop.

  1. Send this to your new coworker.

A man in glasses peeks through window blinds. WELCOME TO THE TEAM.

  1. Just let them have this moment of happiness.

Kristen Wiig smiles subtly in a blue hoodie.

53% of workers say starting a new job is scarier than skydiving.

Christmas Coworker Memes

  1. A coworker that takes a holiday shift? Absolute angel.

A blonde woman beams with ecstatic joy.

  1. He’s not wrong…

Captain Picard compares co-workers to Christmas lights.

  1. It’s always waiting.

Joyful child by Christmas tree ignores worried man peeking from outside.

  1. The level of excitement is equal.

Fry from Futurama squints. Not sure if excited for Christmas or just want time off work.

  1. Why, tell me why?

Austin Powers gestures with exasperated expression.

  1. Happy, but also devastated.

A man’s face changes from happy to sad.

  1. Just 8 more hours.

Will Ferrell holds a Christmas mug, longing to stay home.

  1. There is no sorrow like working retail over the holidays.

Man asks boy about Christmas. Teary-eyed boy replies I work in retail!

  1. The regrets are endless.

Buddy the Elf looks down dejectedly.

  1. It might work…

Clark Griswold’s shocked face: Sing Christmas songs at work until they send you home.

  1. Eat all the cookies!

Joffrey Baratheon smiles smugly.

Coworker Memes Takeaway

55% of people aged 13-36 send memes weekly, and 74% do it specifically to make someone laugh. Here’s how to put this collection to work:

  1. Send one to your work bestie right now. Screenshot your favorite and drop it in Slack, Teams, or your group chat.
  2. Save the seasonal ones. Bookmark the birthday, Valentine’s, and Christmas sections for when you need them.
  3. Use the farewell memes. When a coworker’s last day rolls around, you’ll be ready with the perfect send-off.
  4. Share beyond the office. Post your favorites on Instagram or Facebook—your non-work friends will relate too.
  5. Pin your favorites. Save the best ones to a Pinterest board for easy access.

74% of people share memes specifically to make someone laugh. That’s not slacking — that’s team building.

A smiling woman at her desk looking at her phone, representing positive digital communication and connection.

Don’t say goodbye to us either! We have more fun articles to make your workday better. Check out our article: Be Happy at Work: 10 Science Backed Ways You Can Be Happier

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