Work can be a long climb, and some days feel like you are hiking in flip-flops. When the meetings are too long and the coffee is too weak, a little laughter is the best medicine.
These quotes bring a bit of humor to your desk. They remind you that while work is important, taking yourself too seriously is not required. Use these words to turn your stress into a smile and keep going.
Funny Inspirational Quotes for Work That Fix Bad Days
Hard work never killed anyone, but why take the chance today?
Be like a proton and stay positive, even when the printer is negative.
Your dream job is out there, but until then, your bills are right here.
Every day is a gift, but some gifts come without a gift receipt.
Success is just moving from one “per my last email” to another without losing your mind.
Don’t let your inner fire go out, unless it’s the fire drill, then please exit the building.
Be the person your LinkedIn profile says you are.
If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito in your office.
A clean desk is a sign of a cluttered desk drawer.
Dreams don’t work unless you do, but naps are a very close second.
Professionalism is the art of hiding how much you want to be at home in your pajamas.
The first five days after the weekend are always the hardest.
If at first you don’t succeed, hide all the evidence that you tried.
Ambition is the path to success; coffee is the fuel that keeps you on the road.
Be a leader, even if you are only leading yourself to the breakroom.
Work until your bank account looks like a phone number, but hopefully not 911.
The light at the end of the tunnel is usually just someone with a flashlight bringing more paperwork.
Teamwork is important; it helps you put the blame on someone else.
Do not let yesterday take up too much of today, especially if yesterday was a Sunday.
The only thing that stops me from being a billionaire is my work ethic and my spending habits.
Think like a boss, even if you’re currently the one making the coffee.
An organized workspace is just a fancy way of saying you’ve hidden the mess.
To err is human, but to blame it on a computer glitch is professional.
Work hard so you can afford the lifestyle your dog deserves.
The best way to appreciate your job is to imagine yourself without a paycheck.
If you feel like you’re drowning in work, remember that even fish need to breathe.
Stay humble, stay hungry, and stay away from the microwave when someone is cooking fish.
There is no “I” in team, but there is a “U” in “unpaid overtime.”
Motivation is what gets you started; habit is what keeps you from quitting before noon.
Your coworkers are the family you didn’t choose but are stuck with for 40 hours a week.
A goal without a plan is just a wish; a plan without coffee is just a nightmare.
Efficiency is doing things right; effectiveness is doing the right things while looking busy.
Be so good they can’t ignore you, or at least so loud they have to acknowledge you.
The road to success is always under construction and usually has a lot of traffic.
Nothing is impossible, except for finishing everything on your to-do list in one day.
Keep your head high and your standards higher than your stress levels.
I am an early bird and a night owl, so I am basically a very tired pigeon.
Success is 10% inspiration and 90% realizing you have a deadline.
Treat every meeting like a comedy show; it’s funnier if you don’t take it seriously.
You don’t have to be crazy to work here, but it definitely helps with the paperwork.
Work is the price we pay for the things we do on the weekend.
Do what you love and you’ll never work a day in your life, because that job probably isn’t hiring.
Always give 100% at work: 10% Monday, 20% Tuesday, 40% Wednesday, 20% Thursday, and 10% Friday.
If you’re going through hell, keep going; you might find a better office down there.
Every boss was once a confused employee who just never left.
Creativity is intelligence having fun, and spreadsheets are intelligence being punished.
Your potential is limitless, but your patience for the copier is not.
A smile is a curve that sets everything straight, even a crooked budget.
To be successful, you must be willing to do the things others won’t, like staying awake in a budget meeting.
The only way to do great work is to love what you do, or at least love the Friday feeling.
Progress is not about how fast you go, but about how many times you didn’t quit today.
Don’t worry about the world coming to an end today; it’s already tomorrow in Australia.
Leadership is the art of getting someone else to do something you want done because they want to do it.
When life gives you lemons, trade them for a promotion.
I’m not saying I’m a superhero, but have you ever seen me and a productive person in the same room?
Confidence is 10% hard work and 90% acting like you know why the Wi-Fi is down.
Life is what happens while you are busy making other plans or answering emails.
Be the change you want to see in the office, unless that change involves more meetings.
The secret to getting ahead is getting started; the secret to staying ahead is taking a lunch break.
If you find a job you love, you’ll still want a vacation from it.
Even the greatest oak tree was once a little nut that held its ground.
Hustle until your haters ask if you’re hiring.
Don’t count the days; make the days count, preferably until payday.
Your mind is like a parachute; it works best when it is open and not during a staff meeting.
Success isn’t owned, it’s leased; and rent is due every Monday morning.
A meeting is an event where minutes are kept and hours are lost.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them with a very long PowerPoint.
Be persistent; even a dripping tap can fill a bucket if it doesn’t get fixed.
Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t show up until 10:00 AM.
Opportunity doesn’t knock; it presents itself when you’re already behind on your emails.
If you think your boss is stupid, remember: you wouldn’t have a job if he were any smarter.
The only place where success comes before work is in the dictionary.
I love my job, it’s the work I can’t stand.
Don’t stop until you’re proud, or until it’s 5:00 PM, whichever comes first.
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.
The reward for good work is usually more work.
Don’t push your luck; pull your weight instead.
You can’t have a million-dollar dream with a minimum-wage habit.
I follow my heart, and it usually leads me to the breakroom fridge.
Be like a diamond: precious, rare, and created under a lot of pressure.
My office is where I go to wonder where the weekend went.
Never put off until tomorrow what you can avoid doing altogether.
If you are over-prepared, then you are just prepared for the wrong thing.
Success is falling nine times and getting up ten, or just staying up and having more coffee.
An expert is someone who has made all the mistakes which can be made in a very narrow field.
There are no shortcuts to any place worth going, except for the back stairs to the parking lot.
You are capable of amazing things, like making it through this day without a third espresso.
Don’t let your mouth lead you where your feet can’t follow.
The best way to predict the future is to create it, or at least put it on the calendar.
Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we react to the office gossip.
If you’re looking for a helping hand, look at the end of your own arm.
Change is not a four-letter word, but “work” unfortunately is.
The difference between try and triumph is just a little “umph” and a lot of typing.
A mistake is simply another way of doing things that didn’t work out on the first slide.
Always remember that you are unique, just like every other employee in the building.
Don’t wait for the perfect moment; take the moment and make it productive-ish.
Success is not final, and failure is not fatal; it’s the courage to keep clicking “Refresh” that counts.
My career goals are currently being held hostage by my desire to stay in bed.
If you can dream it, you can do it, but you should probably check with HR first.
