All play and no work! Employees who can’t resist playing pranks on their co-workers make it worth going to the office
Whether you love your job or simply accept it as a necessary but annoying part of life, the prospect of catching up with colleagues often provides the motivation needed to get to the office every morning.
For most teams, the promise of chatting about a favorite show, complaining about the weather or using dating apps is par for the course – and that includes a little banter around the office.
And since these photos from around the world were collected by Bored Panda show, which starts off as fairly mild jokes, occasionally escalates to become truly entertaining.
It can be a childish prank, like putting up a sign that says “Do Not Disturb!” over the back of an unknowing colleague, leaving them wondering why no one bothers to say “Good morning.”
Or it could be something that looks like a joke but also has the potential to sow a tiny seed of doubt in the mind of someone who goes — a cake that doesn’t say “Thank you,” but rather “Fine, go.” ‘ example.
This worker wasn’t aware of a coworker’s sign taped to his back, but judging by his focus, it seems to have worked
But the best part are the funny passive-aggressive notes that colleagues leave for each other.
These can be found in communal kitchens, shared bathrooms, and even on the wall next to your desk.
Here, FEMAIL has picked out a selection of images that showcase the best kind of office chitchat… but don’t get any ideas.
It’s clearly a joke, but with the passive-aggressive undertone, this sign is enough to keep any employee quiet
If someone was expecting a big “Thank You” written in icing on your farewell cake, this funny design might disappoint
An employee from the US had told her colleagues that she didn’t like big birthday celebrations – they took a very literal approach when it came to wishing her well on her special day
If you didn’t already feel a little uneasy leaving, this sign will definitely make you feel bad as you move on
This man celebrated 24 years of sobriety. His colleagues congratulated him for staying clean with… cleaning products
When one of their colleagues passed away, a group of kitchen staff found a creative way to bring her back
It may seem like a “bring your kid to work” day, but the man in the front is actually older
The people at this company clearly have their own way of making sure everyone feels safe at work
Someone thought they could liven things up by attending a company meeting in their Halloween costume
When an employee came across this conference room, they must have wondered why only a few people were allowed to have fun
We all wanted to take a nap at work, but only one employee was going to do it