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Trying to Leave Work Early but Boss Says 7 Hours Left

A two-panel meme depicting the relatable scenario of attempting to leave work early. The top text reads: 'When you try to slip out of work a little early, but your boss reminds you that you have 7 hours left'. The left panel shows a man in a suit covering his face with his hand, appearing distressed and defeated. The right panel shows the same man sitting on a staircase, slouched over with a dejected posture, emphasizing his disappointment at the news of having 7 more hours of work remaining.
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When you try to slip out of work a little early, but your boss reminds you that you have 7 hours left

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A two-panel meme depicting the relatable scenario of attempting to leave work early. The top text reads: 'When you try to slip out of work a little early, but your boss reminds you that you have 7 hours left'. The left panel shows a man in a suit covering his face with his hand, appearing distressed and defeated. The right panel shows the same man sitting on a staircase, slouched over with a dejected posture, emphasizing his disappointment at the news of having 7 more hours of work remaining.

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The meme is sourced from X.com (formerly Twitter) by the account 'WholesomeMeme', a platform known for posting lighthearted and relatable content. It is likely user-created, combining two photographs to illustrate the humorous workplace scenario.

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