21 relatable ‘Employee Burnout’ memes to survive your midweek slump

Every employee knows what it's like to anticipate slogging for the day, whether you work for yourself or someone else. Plus, there's nothing worse than having to do it on a Monday, because this means you have the whole day ahead of you AND the entire week. Ugh, it's the worst.

While the stress may contribute to your slumping shoulders, we've scoured the internet and compiled this list of memes for you to take a look at as you ignore your work and scroll online. At least this way, you lighten your mood and perhaps your day, even if it is just for a little bit. No employee burns out in this department, at least.

Disclaimer: This piece reflects the writer's opinion; the reader's discretion is advised. Do let us know in the comments what you think should have made the cut.

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Some of the funniest "Employee Burnout" memes we've come across on the internet

1) "It will be a great learning experience"

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2) Me after I send two emails from my phone

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3) When I realize I can't skip work like I skipped my classes

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4) When you've already given your all and it's just Tuesday

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5) Just... constantly working

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6) 100% at work you say? Got it

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7) When you're burnt out but still need to need to meet performance expectations

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8) Okay, it's totally fine. Why am I crying?

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9) When you decide to be honest on the employee survey and you find out it is not anonymous

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10) "Work is exhausting" Is it though?

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11) Checking my calendar after giving work my all this week just to find out it's Tuesday

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12) First day at work vs. now

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13) When tomorrow is Monday again

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14) When your workplace is in chaos but your shift is over

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15) When you give more work to a burned-out employee in an understaffed workplace

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16) Companies offering you a 1-hour online pilates session to help with employee burnout be like

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17) "This week is really busy but I should be out of the woods soon" NOT

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18) Hast Thou Tried Yoga?

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19) The light inside is broken but I still work

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20) "Stop calling out, you only got 9 hours this week!"

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21) Me at 5:30 a.m. vs. me when I get off

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Hopefully, you weren't reminded of just how bad things are at work for you right now and you instead found a good dose of laughter from this list.