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Work Hard for a Raise? Nope, More Tasks Instead

This meme uses a split-panel 'expectation vs reality' format to humorously critique workplace dynamics. At the top, the text reads '-You work your ass off at work' to set the context. The left panel, labeled 'Expectation', shows a person in a green tracksuit (with the number '001') running dynamically with an energetic expression, accompanied by the caption 'Salary increased'. The right panel, labeled 'Reality', shows the same person sitting curled up in a white tube, looking tired and disappointed, with the caption 'Tasks increased'. The meme highlights the common frustration of working hard expecting a salary raise, only to receive more responsibilities instead.
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-You work your ass off at work
Expectation: Salary increased
Reality: Tasks increased

Overview

This meme uses a split-panel 'expectation vs reality' format to humorously critique workplace dynamics. At the top, the text reads '-You work your ass off at work' to set the context. The left panel, labeled 'Expectation', shows a person in a green tracksuit (with the number '001') running dynamically with an energetic expression, accompanied by the caption 'Salary increased'. The right panel, labeled 'Reality', shows the same person sitting curled up in a white tube, looking tired and disappointed, with the caption 'Tasks increased'. The meme highlights the common frustration of working hard expecting a salary raise, only to receive more responsibilities instead.

Origin notes

The meme originates from Reddit (specifically marked as 'Reddit:Meme') with the original title 'Not the expected reward'. It is a remix/edited meme that repurposes screenshots of the character Oh Il-nam (player 001) from the 2021 Netflix series 'Squid Game'. The two images of the character are edited together into a comparison format to convey the theme of unmet workplace expectations.

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