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If Nuclear War Starts, I'm Still Working

This is a Reddit comment meme screenshot. The meme opens with the question 'What is your plan if nuclear war starts?' displayed at the top, paired with a stock image of a nuclear bomb mushroom cloud exploding above cloud cover. Below that is a comment from a user named Alan (who has penguins as his profile picture) that replies that his employer expects him to work that day, so he will be working even during a nuclear war. The joke is dark, relatable humor about toxic overwork culture, where employers expect employees to show up to work regardless of an apocalyptic global crisis.
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What is your plan if nuclear w@r starts?

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I'm pretty sure my employer wants me to work that day. So, I guess I'm working.

Overview

This is a Reddit comment meme screenshot. The meme opens with the question 'What is your plan if nuclear war starts?' displayed at the top, paired with a stock image of a nuclear bomb mushroom cloud exploding above cloud cover. Below that is a comment from a user named Alan (who has penguins as his profile picture) that replies that his employer expects him to work that day, so he will be working even during a nuclear war. The joke is dark, relatable humor about toxic overwork culture, where employers expect employees to show up to work regardless of an apocalyptic global crisis.

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This meme is a screenshot of a Reddit comment thread, sourced from Reddit as a viral meme with the original title 'Ok boss, sure'. It jokes about common toxic workplace expectations of constant availability and mandatory work no matter the circumstance, and has circulated widely as a relatable work meme across social media.

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