35 Memes That Perfectly Convey Our First Day at Work Jitters
Do you remember your first job — or landing that first job? It wasn't easy to get, but you were probably excited to have it and eager to start making money, gaining experience and developing your skills.
Here's a first job meme for everyone that'll ring a nostalgic bell.
1. When you tell the interview how awesome you are...
2. When you know you're going to crush it...
3. When finding a job seems impossible...
4. When you make it through the first day...
5. When you're "koalafied" but not necessarily qualified...
6. When you know you can do it, too...
7. When the secret to finding a job is a Catch-22...
8. When you embellish your first job...
9. When you have to jump through hoops to land a first job...
10. When you scope out the scene...
11. When you feel like you'll never land a job...
12. When you switch shifts with your new coworkers...
13. When you make new goals...
14. When you go into an interview prepared...
15. When you don't want to overshare at the interview...
16. When you believe in yourself...
17. When you land your first "real" job...
18. When you keep on keeping on...
19. When you know the only way forward is through that office door...
20. When you're too honest with your interviewer...
21. When you're tongue-tied at an interview...
22. When you start young...
23. When you open a new chapter...
24. When you can finally show off your talents...
25. When you're ready to get going...
26. When you walk into a new job with conviction...
27. When you are overprepared for an interview...
28. When you can't sleep because you're too excited for your new job...
29. When you're ready for a new beginning...
30. When you remember that the first five days following the weekend are the toughest...
31. When you're at a loss on the job...
32. When you're ready for the adventure...
33. When your strengths aren't exactly helpful...
34. When you make it through the first week...
35. When you remember to impress yourself first...
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AnnaMarie Houlis is a feminist, a freelance journalist and an adventure aficionado with an affinity for impulsive solo travel. She spends her days writing about women’s empowerment from around the world. You can follow her work on her blog, HerReport.org, and follow her journeys on Instagram @her_report, Twitter @herreport and Facebook.
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