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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “I Hate My Job” is a rare card of the Memes World series 72, number 21361 of the collection, and the 1st best-known meme of its 300 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “I Hate My Job” meme mean?
This format plays on subverted expectations to create comedy. The reader expects a realistic and miserable denunciation of professional hardship. The surprise comes when the grim details allow identification of a well-known hero or fictional figure. The humor arises from the contrast between the serious tone and the absurdity of the revealed situation.
Where does the “I Hate My Job” meme come from?
According to Know Your Meme, the title comes from the first known example where the narrator reveals themselves to be the main character of the animated series Scooby-Doo. The source does not specify the name of the speaking character, nor a video, show, platform, or exact publication date: these elements are therefore unknown. It only states that the entry is dated December 31, 2014, and that the meme is attributed to the year 2009 in some classifications; the exact origin of this announced date is unknown.
How to use the “I Hate My Job” meme
- Write a rant about physical exhaustion while inserting clues pointing towards a superhero.
- Share a complaint about loneliness by progressively revealing it concerns a movie villain.
- Adapt the text so it identifies a historical or literary character at the very last sentence.
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The “I Hate My Job” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 21361 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes World series 72 |
| Fame | 70/100 · #1 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “I Hate My Job” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; I Hate My Job comes out of the Memes World series 72 as a rare card. The pack odds say what each rarity weighs.
Your first pack is free and needs no account. After that a new free pack lands every 10 minutes, up to 3 waiting for you. You can also buy the card with MemeCoins on the market, bid for it at auction, or trade it — and a double recycles into 10 MemeCoins.
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Odds per card, averaged over a pack: Common 72%, Rare 23.9%, Epic 3.2%, Legendary 0.56%, Mythic 0.3%, Full Art ≤ 0.1%, Shiny 0.2%. Cards 1 to 3 are always Common, cards 4 and 5 climb the rarities. Rates drop for cards that circulate a lot. Details
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Frequently asked questions
What does I Hate My Job meme mean?
It refers to a series of humorous texts that begin with a complaint about work before revealing the narrator is a famous fictional character.
I Hate My Job meme origin?
The exact origin is unknown. The main source cites an entry from December 31, 2014, but provides no platform or initial creation date.
Who is the narrator I Hate My Job?
The narrator varies by version. The first known example identifies the main character of Scooby-Doo as the one complaining.
How do I get the I Hate My Job meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “I Hate My Job” is a rare card of the Memes World series 72. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the I Hate My Job card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Trollpasta · 25 Memes for When You Just Can't Stand Your Job - Fairygodboss · Memes · checked on October 13, 2026.
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