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Funny boss memes that are almost too relatable

Which type of boss do you have?

Distracted boyfriend boss meme: "Your idea repeated by a guy. Your boss. You when you said your idea."

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We've all heard the saying that people quit bosses, not jobs.

But whether you've got a good boss, a bad boss, a toxic boss, or a moderately incompetent boss, you can't go wrong by scrolling through some manager memes to remind yourself that you're not alone. We all deal with difficult bosses in our careers, and sometimes we even are the difficult bosses. Why not learn to laugh at ourselves?

So check out these funny boss memes and bring on the cathartic LOLs. Just don't let your bad/annoying/micromanaging boss catch you laughing at these at work!

20 funny boss memes

1. That boss who's more of a numbers person than a people person...

Most Interesting Man in the World bad boss meme: I DON'T ALWAYS ASK MY EMPLOYEES HOW THEY ARE; BUT WHEN I DO, I WALK AWAY BEFORE THEY ANSWER

Don't take it personally, they're probably not being a jerk on purpose... but if you get the chance, try talking to them about their behavior and how it makes you feel. Open communication can help ease the tension.

2. That sexist boss who doesn't even realize he's sexist.

Distracted Boyfriend sexist boss meme: YOUR IDEA REPEATED BY A GUY -- YOUR BOSS -- YOU WHEN YOU SAID YOUR IDEA

Few things hurt as much as not getting credit for your ideas. Especially when a guy literally just repeats it and runs away with the credit. Need help dealing with these kinds of microaggressions? We've got you covered.

3. The boss who has selective vision.

Sandra Bullock blindfolded (from the movie "Birdbox") bad boss meme: YOUR BOSS WHEN YOU'RE ABSOLUTELY CRUSHING IT.

and....

YOUR BOSS WHEN YOU MAKE ONE SMALL MISTAKE boss meme (Sandra Bullock staring, unblinking)

We all want to feel validated at work. Check out some of our tips from getting the validation you need from your boss and managing up.

4. The boss who's always saying no.

ONE DOES NOT SIMPLY ASK FOR A RAISE boss meme

Who doesn't want more money? If you feel like you're not being paid what you're worth, but your boss isn't taking your subtle hints and/or has already outright rejected your request, check out these tips for making your case!

5. The boss who makes you so sick of work that you call out sick.

Wednesday Addams boss meme: THIS IS THE THIRD TIME YOU'VE CALLED OUT THIS WEEK. YOU KNOW WHAT THAT MEANS? YOU: IT'S WEDNESDAY?

If you're feeling burnt out and looking for any excuse not to go into work, it might be time to search for a new job or consider a career break.

6. That boss who has no concept of time.

Hide The Pain Harold boss meme: WHEN YOUR BOSS ASKS YOU TO DO ONE LAST THING ON FRIDAY AT 5PM "MY PLEASURE."

Nobody wants to be stuck at the office on Friday evening. Ever considered giving remote work a try?

7. The boss who doesn't really know what they're doing.

That Would Be Great boss meme: IF YOU COULD DO THE OPPOSITE OF WHAT I ASKED FOR YESTERDAY WITHOUT ACKNOWLEDGING THAT I TOTALLY WASTED YOUR TIME... THAT'D BE GREAT.

Can't handle the frustration anymore of working for someone who doesn't know what they're doing? Check out this chat.

8. The boss who doesn't know how to take responsibility.

TO ERR IS HUMAN, BUT TO BLAME SOMEONE ELSE FOR IT SHOWS MANAGEMENT POTENTIAL boss meme

Terrible but true. And just a bit #toxic.

9. The boss who thinks their time is more valuable than yours.

Waiting Skeleton boss meme. You, a skeleton waiting for your boss. "DON'T START THE MEETING WITHOUT ME. I'LL BE THERE IN 5 MINUTES."

If you like to argue technicalities, you might be quick to point out that your boss's time is likely more valuable than yours... but regardless of what their hourly rate is, constantly being late is seriously disrespectful. If your boss continually blows you off, you might be dealing with a toxic boss — learn how to deal with the situation here.

10. The annoying boss who's even more annoying when they're right.

Hard To Swallow Pills boss meme: WHEN YOUR JERK OF A BOSS'S FEEDBACK IS ACTUALLY SPOT ON

Bosses can drive us nuts, but just 'cause somebody's annoying doesn't mean you can't learn from them. It's all about mindset.

11. The boss who takes credit for your ideas.

Creepy Condescending Wonka boss meme: OH YOU THINK THAT'S A GREAT IDEA OF YOURS? I RECALL SUGGESTING THAT TO YOU LAST WEEK.

Just not cool.

12. The boss who's dealing with a lot more than you realized.

Johnny Depp a.k.a Jack Sparrow running away from angry warriors boss meme: WHEN YOUR BOSS GOES ON VACATION AND LISTS YOU AS THEIR PONIT OF CONTACT IN THEIR AWAY MESSAGE

It's easy to think your boss does nothing all day until they go on vacation and put you in charge...

13. The boss who doesn't realize they've got an anger management problem.

Chef Gordon Ramsey boss meme: I'M NOT YELLING AT YOU

Constant yelling is another sign of a toxic boss. Learn what you can do to deal with the situation.

14. The boss who's always asking you to work overtime.

Boss meme of woman bending over backwards & typing: WHEN YOUR BOSS THANKS YOU FOR BEING FLEXIBLE

Weird, you didn't remember including "contortionist" on your resume's skills section.

15. The boss who doesn't own their mistakes.

Two Buttons boss meme: left button = take responsibility, right button = throw employee under the bus

A tough choice for them to labor over, we're sure.

16. The boss who never answers your emails. 

Anna Delvey boss meme: I DO NOT HAVE TIME FOR THIS. I DO NOT HAVE TIME FOR YOU.

The arguably just-as-annoying opposite of the micromanaging boss is the overly absentee boss.

17. That boss that always "really needs this by tomorrow."

Bernie Sanders boss meme: I am once again asking for you to work late tonight.

Them: "You don't have plans tonight, right? Great!"

18. That boss who really doesn't pay you enough.

Trade Offer boss meme: I receive your very best creative work, you receive: just above minimum wage

Seems like an even exchange!

19. The boss who showed up to work not one minute too soon.

Successful kid boss meme: "30 minutes late to work. Boss is 31 minutes late for work."

Honestly, an incredible feeling.

20. The boss who likes to reward hard work in the least ideal way.

Annoyed Picard boss meme: "My job has this cool thing where if you do your job very well, you get to do other people's jobs too."

"Thanks for the good performance review! I'd like more money now! ....No more money now? Just more responsibilities? I guess that works, too."

21. The boss who only notices the clock in one direction.

Joker boss meme: "Come in 30 minutes early and no one says a word. Leave 5 minutes early and everyone loses their minds."

A totally helpful way of observing time!

22. The boss who thinks you're Superman...

Sinking car meme: "Bosses be like... you're still coming to work right?"

.... but only when it comes to getting to work no matter what accident/storm system/serious illness stands in your way.

23. The boss who has an interesting definition of "workplace flexibility."

Bad boss meme: "When I said flexible scheduling, I meant that you have to be flexible with the schedule we assign to you."

Meanwhile, you'll find them working when it makes sense for them to be working.

24. The chipper boss who thinks things are actually going well.

Rocky boss meme: "When your boss asks how you're doing halfway through your shift."

"Everything, clearly, is going great! Go, company, go!"

25. The boss who acts casual and flexible when actually nothing about them is casual and flexible.

Austin Powers boss meme: "We'll ask for estimates and then treat them as deadlines"

This is probably the same boss who asks for a bajillion "status updates" weeks before something is due.

26. The boss who's ready to hop onto the shorter work week train.

Bad boss meme: "You only have to work half days. Which 12 hours work for you?"

...... wait. No. Not like that!

27. The "ideas" boss. 

Meryl Streep in "The Devil Wears Prada" boss meme: "I would let you leave early but I just thought up 20 random things I need done today."

Which usually just translates to ideas for new, totally essentially tasks for you personally to take on.

28. That boss you can't help feeling bad for... 'cause you can kinda relate.

Michael Scott boss meme: "Well, I'm going through a little bit of a rough patch. The whole year, actually."

Join the club, buddy.

29. And finally, that boss who's supportive, inspiring, and super good at what they do.

Love Your Boss meme - when you get a new boss and actually love them (The Sound of Music Meme)

It's fun to complain about bad bosses. But we've gotta give credit where credit is due — some bosses go above and beyond, and it's thanks to their mentorship that we learn, grow, and fall in love with our work. So here's to all the great bosses (who may occasionally have not-so-great moments, because we're #onlyhuman). Thanks for all you do!


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