The global pandemic has forced many people to work from home, drastically changing how we work and communicate.
With this shift, working from home memes have emerged as a popular form of expressing the joys, frustrations, and humorous aspects of remote work. From virtual meetings to the happiness of no longer having to do a long commute, these memes capture the unique experiences and challenges of working from home.
As we look back on the last few years of remote work, it’s clear that working from home memes was a way for many people to cope with the demands of the unprecedented time. Enabling them to find humour in shared experiences, even when physically distant from one another.
In this article, we’ll explore some of the best working-from-home memes that have done the rounds in the last few years. How many of these do you remember?
Best Working From Home Memes
#1 “When you’re trying to have a video call but your WiFi keeps cutting out” – featuring an image of a person frozen on the screen.
#2 “When you realise you’ve been wearing pyjama pants all day during work meetings” – a man wearing a suit jacket, shirt and tie and their pyjama bottoms.
#3 “When your home office is actually just your bed” – a person working on a laptop from their bed.
#4 “When you’re trying to balance work and household chores” – a woman talking on a headset whilst doing the washing up.
#5 “When your pet won’t stop interrupting your work calls” – someone with a cat or dog on their keyboard.
#6 “When you forget to mute yourself on a conference call and your family starts making noise in the background” – the image of a person with their finger on their mouth, accompanied by the word ‘sssshhhhhhhh!’
#7 “When you’re trying to stay productive but the couch is too tempting” – a person lounging on their couch with a laptop on the ground next to it.
#8 “When you realise how much you miss your coworkers” – a person staring forlornly at an empty chair or screen.
#9 “When you’re trying to stay focused but your phone keeps buzzing with notifications” – a lady sitting at a desk with a laptop and a mobile phone next to it that has an unread message.
#10 “When you’re trying to work but your kids won’t leave you alone” – presenting an image of a person with a child climbing on them or distracting them.
#11 “When you realise how much money you’ve saved on commuting and work clothes” – a happy person with dollar signs in their eyes.
#12 “When you realise you haven’t left the house in days because of working from home” – someone
looking out the window with a shocked expression.
#13 “When you have to explain to your boss why you were muted during a call” – a depiction of a person with a nervous expression.
#14 “When you miss the office coffee machine” – a person holding a sad-looking cup of coffee.
#15 “When you’re trying to keep your work and personal life separate but they’re happening in the same space” – featuring an image of a man sitting at a desk with his girlfriend in the bed behind him.
#16 “When you’re trying to stay professional during a call but your family is doing something embarrassing in the background” – an image of a person with a mortified expression.
#17 “When you’re trying to take a break from work but there’s nowhere to go” – a woman sitting at home with nowhere to escape to.
#18 “When you realise how much you miss the office gossip” – a depiction of a female talking to a potted plant.
#19 “When you’re trying to focus but your neighbour’s dog won’t stop barking” – a guy with his hands over his ears and a frustrated expression.
#20 “When you’re trying to stay motivated but it’s a beautiful day outside” – a person looking out the window at the sunshine.
#21 “When you’re trying to have a virtual happy hour with your coworkers” – a man on a Zoom call holding a drink in front of his computer.
#22 “When you realise you don’t have to wear a bra during work from home” – featuring the bare back of a woman holding a bra in one hand.
#23 “When you’re trying to stay healthy during work from home” – a woman laying on a yoga mat eating cucumbers.
#24 “When you’re on a call and your partner walks in naked” – an image of a woman with a shocked expression as a naked man walks behind her.
#25 “When you realise you haven’t worn real pants in weeks” – a guy wearing pyjamas pants or shorts.
#26 “When you’re trying to work but your roommates won’t stop playing loud music” – a representation of a person with hands over their ears and a frustrated expression.
#27 “When you’re trying to work but your kids won’t stop asking for snacks” – a frustrated woman sitting by a desk in front of her laptop with a child snagging at her sleeve next to her.
#28 “When you’re trying to stay focused but your mind keeps wandering” – the image of a person looking out the window or at their phone.
#29 “When you realise your home office is just the kitchen table” – a person working at a table in their kitchen.
#30 “When you’re trying to have a serious conversation but your cat won’t stop meowing” – a portrayal of a person sitting by their computer with a cat on their lap.
#31 “I don’t always work from home, but when I do, I wear my pyjamas all day” – a happy person sitting at their computer wearing their pyjamas.
#32 “When you’re trying to stay productive but you keep refreshing social media” – a woman sitting on her couch looking at her phone with lots of washing up behind her.
#33 “When you’re trying to keep your coworkers entertained during a video call” – depiction of a guy pulling funny faces at his computer.
#34 “When you’re trying to keep your work wardrobe relevant but nobody sees your pants” – scene of a woman sitting at her desk wearing a nice blouse and her underwear.
#35 “When you’re trying to stay on schedule but your bed is just too comfortable” – a person laying on their bed with their arms behind their head and a closed laptop beside them.
#36 “When you realise how much you miss your office chair” – a man sitting on an uncomfortable stool or chair.
#37 “When you’re trying to stay focused but your family won’t stop talking” – image of a person with family members in the background talking loudly.
#38 “When you’re trying to have a virtual meeting but your internet won’t cooperate” – a frustrated person with a frozen or glitchy screen.
#39 “When you’re trying to have a break but your work emails won’t stop coming in” – representation of a man with a stressed expression looking at his laptop.
#40 “When you’re trying to get on with your work but your fridge is too tempting” – featuring an image of a person with a large sandwich or snack.
#41 “When you realise how much you miss the efficiency of the office printer” – a person with a printer that’s out of ink or not working.
#42 “When you’re trying to work but your neighbours won’t stop mowing the lawn” – a person with a frustrated expression shouting ‘shut up!’.
#43 “When you’re trying to stay motivated but your bed is calling your name” – featuring an image of a person with a sleepy expression and a clock saying ‘10.01 am’.
#44 “When you’re trying to have a virtual team building activity but it’s just not the same” – a woman with a disappointed expression at her computer.
#45 “When you realise you’ve been talking to yourself all day because you live alone” – a man with a lonely expression and the words ‘I’m not crazy!’
#46 “When you’re trying to have a productive day but it’s Monday and you just can’t” – featuring an image of a person with a tired look on their face.
#47 “When you can finally take a bathroom break without feeling guilty about leaving your desk” – a person sitting on the toilet with the clock behind them showing 5.01 pm.
#48 “When you’re on a video call and someone asks a question but their audio is on mute” – a person holding up a sign saying ‘turn off mute!’.
#49 “When you realise your commute has been reduced to 10 steps from your bed to your desk” – a person laying in bed at 8.28 am with a happy look on their face.
#50 “When your dog realises you’re home all day and demands constant attention” – an excited dog wagging its tail next to someone sitting by their computer.
#51 “When your coworkers can see your messy house on a video call” – a person sitting at their computer with the dirty dishes piling up behind them.
#52 “When you’re trying to look professional on a video call but your kids start screaming in the background” – picture of a woman at her desk with an angry child behind her.
#53 “When you realise your coworker has been wearing the same shirt for three days in a row on video calls” – a woman with a surprised expression trying not to smirk.
#54 “When you realise you’re more productive working from home than you were in the office” – a person sitting at their computer with a proud smile.
#55 “When you realise you’ve been snacking all day because the kitchen is only a few steps away” – a man with several dirty side plates and food wrappers next to his computer.
#56 “When you thought you’d miss your coworkers, but now you’re happy to work alone” – image of a woman at her desk looking very happy.
#57 “When it dawns on you that you don’t have to deal with rush hour traffic anymore” – a person doing a happy dance next to their computer.
#58 “When you realise you can blast your music as loud as you want while you work” – a long haired guy doing the devil’s horns and head banging at his computer.