18 Office Struggles That Make Monday Worse

Messy coworkers, anal coworkers, passive aggressive notes, just plain aggressive notes, the printer that works for everyone but you. If you've ever worked in a office, you know these daily nine to five struggles can make the work week feel that much longer. However, seeing these relatable problems in list form can actually have the opposite effect. So pretend you're reading emails or something, and make your workday pass by a little faster by laughing along with these hilarious office problems we've all experienced.  




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1. When Maintenance tries to cut costs at your expense

Thanks for the new monitor stand guys.

2. The battle for territory in the kitchen fridge 

3. The pain of starting a new work week

4. When the only bright moment in your day is effectively spoiled by that one coworker who does this

If I knew who you were, I would kill you.

5. The possessiveness over personal dairy products

Never touch a lactose intolerant coworker's non-lactose butter unless you wantto be hurt. They are a violent bunch. 

6. Butter that doesn't have the rest of the office's breadcrumbs in it is a precious resource, to be protected by any means necessary 

7. The constant cutlery shortage that forces you to get creative...

8. Really, really creative

Why do people need to use a new spoon for every cup of coffee they drink?! Save your damn spoon!

9. When the most obvious piece of office etiquette is the one too often ignored 

10. The countdown that inevitably begins by mid morning 

11. When you eat your lunch too early...

And the vending machine is calling to you by 2 o'clock.

12. When coworkers bring their "home" problems to work

You made a conscious choice to have children, but do not make everyone else suffer with you.

13. When what could have been a four sentence email, was a turned into a 30 minute PowerPoint

Which actually took 45 minutes because Jeff from accounting wouldn't stop talking about his new lawn fertilizer.

14. When IT tells you to try turning it on and off, but it's very clearly broken

15. The happy-hour peer pressure

I just spent eight plus hours with you guys. Excuse me if I want to wear sweatpants and eat grilled cheeses in silence for the rest of the night.

16. The pungent microwave odors left from the last person

If you just microwaved anything that resembled curry or vomit, please just leave the door open to air it out.

17. The measures we take to outsmart the office lunch thief 

18. The office prankster who makes everyone's life just that much more difficult 

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