Beyond Dilbert: Take a break at the office and laugh with our collection of Reader's Digest cartoons about work and office life.
75 Work Cartoons to Help You Get Through the Week
Too much work
For some of us Monday through Friday are the worst days of the week. To help you get through those five days, read through these cartoons for some much-needed humor. Next, check out these work from home cartoons we can all relate to right now.
Communication is key
Huh, isn’t that a crazy idea!
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Turning to bones
Answering phones will be the death of me.
Plan = money
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Jump first
I don’t think this falls under my responsibilities as the team leader.
Confusing rules
Great, we’re going to have to read between the lines.
New marketing slogan
We could have come up with this on our own.
New assignments
Thanks for being specific, Boss.
Easy fix
How long will it take these two men to figure out the issue?
Same principals
That’s a very good question.
Budget crisis
If only we could come up with a money-making solution as fast as we brainstormed the word, “help.”
Wicked change
Such a strong commitment to her work.
Company remodel
Starting from square one.
Walk to change
That’s a big drop. You can go first.
Dreaming of answers
Can you remember the answers?
Flip charts
Wow, how did I not think of that?!
Millennial perspective
I knew I should have shaved before this interview.
Product help
I’m only paid to help you half-way.
Musical chairs
The perfect way to show these candidates that we respect them.
No feedback
Then why did you include it?
Protected from the meeting
You really never know who’s going to come after you at these things.
Crazy chart
Can we get a simplified version?
Napkin notes
Really, neither of you came prepared with a notepad?
A good and bad quarter
Never let them see your emotions.
Painting the walls
I wish we could all paint our boring office walls. Take a look at these funny photos of dogs “working from home.”
Morale chart
High morale has to equal high sales.
Team building
We’re not sure this was the best exercise.
Timelines
Yeah…we’re going to need an extension. Need a break? These Christmas cartoons will make you chuckle at any time of year.
Black smoke
Maybe we should call in the experts?
For your benefit
Trust us.
Friendly email?
Sometimes sarcasm is the only way to get through the workday.
This office is A-Maze-Ing!
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Work-life balance
Hmmm, we wonder what it’s like there.
Dog-tor’s Dilemma
At least he’s honest. These doctor cartoons that will make you laugh through the pain.
Please hold…
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Help wanted
The government always knows best, right?
Bullseye!
Yikes. It sounds like this guy could learn from these outrageous true stories of dumb employees.
Virtually unstoppable
We all have dreams; some are just more realistic than others.
Computer coffee
Who do I talk to to get one of these?
Paint job
Now might be a good time to tell you that I’m colorblind.
Treacherous commute
Or maybe just work from home twice a week.
Hedge your bets
Don’t panic!
Neverending paperwork
Don’t try to hide, you can never escape it.
Breach of code
Good news: It can stay in Des Moines, too.
Too many hours
Maybe we should go easy on them?
Office maze
Where is my desk again?
Who’s a good salesman?
“Ruff” day at the office?
Profits down
Putting in a good effort doesn’t make money.
Classified
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Broken fax
I think it’s time to call the IT guy.
Just business
All in a day’s work.
Casual Friday gone too far
But, I work best when I’m comfy.
Heavy findings
I’ll be carrying it with me for a while.
Happy quarter
Pointless meeting
If you can write it in an email, don’t call a meeting.
Only words
Sticks and stones.
Assistant reaper
Hopefully, she won’t make any grave errors.
Work island
That might be a little too remote.
Part-time job
It’s better than fetching coffee all day, at least.
Send in the…
They look a little funny, though.
A practical app
Mind. Blown.
Breaking the news
Do you need me to spell it out for you?
Best chip
Is it the crunchiest one or the saltiest one? The world may never know.
Off sides
You’ll never guess who it is.
Just a thought
The power of positive thinking can go a long way.
Mail sorting
It really is rocket science.
Cheap meeting
It’s pretty close to what the Capitol Building looks like, right?
Financial planning
The choice is yours, and the price is right.
Corporate qualifications
But it’s nothing to brag about.
Robots
They’ll probably take everyone’s jobs someday soon.