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I hate my job

This is a relatable venting workplace meme. At the top, white text on a black background complains about unfair pay practices: missing just one day of work results in a $200 reduction in pay, but working one extra overtime day only adds $7.20 extra to the paycheck. Below the text is a photo of a middle-aged man with glasses frowning with a frustrated, annoyed expression that perfectly matches the sentiment of the complaint.
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Missed 1 day of work and my check was $200 less. Work 1 extra day and only made $7.20 more

Overview

This is a relatable venting workplace meme. At the top, white text on a black background complains about unfair pay practices: missing just one day of work results in a $200 reduction in pay, but working one extra overtime day only adds $7.20 extra to the paycheck. Below the text is a photo of a middle-aged man with glasses frowning with a frustrated, annoyed expression that perfectly matches the sentiment of the complaint.

Origin notes

This meme originates from Reddit as noted, originally posted with the title 'I hate my job'. It is a common relatable vent meme that is shared among workers to express frustration with unfair pay policies where deductions for missed time are harsh, but overtime pay is disproportionately low.

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