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18 Common Office Problems That Are WAY Too Real

By Rate Team
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Almost every office worker experiences the same kind of struggles no matter where they work — from the office being a sub-zero igloo to that elusive lunch thief, these are problems that we all know way too well.

The One Printer That Never Works When You Need It To

It always works for the person in front of you or behind you, but will never let you print that one thing you need.

When You Forget To Plug In Your Headphones

And the whole office will know that Taylor Swift is your favorite artist.

The Office Prankster That Always Targets You

Just the way you want to start your Monday.

Checking Your Emails After a Long Vacation

Then having to go through and deleting all of them manually.

The Sketchy Vending Machines

Always steals your money when you just want that one freaking candy bar.

The Person Who Always Brings In Snacks

You can just go ahead and throw your diet out the window.

That One Person Who Takes Casual Fridays Way Too Seriously

No one wants to see you wear your leggings and sweatshirt to work.

When You Get Stuck With The Old Wobbly Chair

For some reason, offices never want to buy new chairs and you will always get stuck with the worst of the worst.

This Is You Everyday Leaving Work

K bye!

It’s 100 Degrees Outside, But It’s Freezing In Your Office

You’re drenched in sweat coming in to the office but it immediately gets frozen to your body by the sub zero temps.

When Someone Always Steals Your Pens

Pens are a sacred currency in all offices and whoever has the most is King.

The Terrible Toilet Paper In The Office Bathrooms

You avoid using the bathroom all day since the toilet paper is basically sandpaper.

The Office Grammar Nazi

No matter what the flyer says, the grammar Nazi will pick it apart and let it be known that you messed up.

Whoever Steals Food That Isn’t Theirs

Seriously, who does this?

When You Forget That You Just Emailed Yourself

You send out a mass email, but forget that you included yourself in the recipients.

When You Accidentally Wear The Same Outfit As Someone Else

It’s always awkward for both parties and people will constantly ask if you planned it or not.

The Person That Never Replaces The Coffee

It’s hard enough to get through the morning, but it’s almost impossible without your morning cup of coffee.

Having To Use Someone Else’s Dirty Computer

Your computer is getting worked on, so you have to use the old, disgusting computer that gets passed around the office.

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