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Manager Mayhem: The Funniest Jokes & Puns for Your Boss!

Need a laugh? We've got hilarious manager jokes and puns that'll have you ROFL (maybe not in front of the boss!).

Need a good laugh? Dealing with a manager can be… well, let’s just say ripe for comedic material. Whether you’re a seasoned employee, a fellow manager looking for relatable humor, or simply enjoy a good pun, you’ve come to the right place. Get ready to chuckle, groan (in a good way!), and maybe even share a few of these gems with your team.

This post is dedicated to all things manager-related humor. We’re diving deep into the world of manager jokes and puns, exploring everything from their quirks and catchphrases to the everyday absurdities of office life. Prepare for some lighthearted fun and a much-needed break from spreadsheets and deadlines.

Manager Mayhem: The Funniest Jokes & Puns for Your Boss!


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  • Why did the manager bring a ladder to the meeting? Because they heard morale was low and wanted to raise it!
  • What’s a manager’s favorite type of music? Anything with good leadership!
  • A manager walks into a library and asks for books about paranoia. The librarian whispers, “They’re right behind you!”
  • My manager told me to have a good day… so I went home.
  • What do you call a lazy kangaroo? Pouch potato… just like some of my team before I became their manager!
  • Why did the manager get promoted to head of HR? Because they were really good at delegating blame!
  • A CEO asks his manager, “What is your management style?” The manager replies, “I’m a mushroom manager. I keep everyone in the dark and feed them manure.”
  • I told my manager I needed a raise. He said, “I can’t give you a raise, but I can give you more responsibility.” I said, “Great! I’m now delegating all my current responsibilities to you!”
  • What’s the difference between a good manager and a great manager? A good manager knows the right thing to do, a great manager knows how to get someone else to do it.
  • My manager is like a magician. They can make my salary disappear with a few deductions.
  • Why don’t managers play hide and seek? Because good ones are hard to find.
  • A manager asked their employee, “Why are you always late?” The employee replied, “Because every time I arrive, you ask me the same question!”
  • Heard about the new manager who was obsessed with process? They even had a flowchart for making coffee.
  • What’s a manager’s favorite exercise? Jumping to conclusions.
  • My manager said, “You need to improve your teamwork.” I said, “Okay, I’ll bring my own snacks to the next meeting.”

Manager Jokes: The Ultimate Collection


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Looking for the quintessential collection of manager-related humor? This section is your one-stop shop for jokes that capture the joys, frustrations, and absurdities of being a manager. From micromanaging mishaps to delegation disasters, we’ve compiled a diverse array of jokes that are sure to resonate with everyone.

Manager Jokes: The Ultimate Collection

  • Why did the manager bring a ladder to work? Because they wanted to climb the corporate ladder!
  • What do you call a manager who always knows where everything is? A mis-placer!
  • A manager walks into a library and asks for books about paranoia. The librarian whispers, “They’re right behind you!”
  • My manager told me to have a good day… so I went home.
  • What’s a manager’s favorite type of music? Anything but heavy metal. They prefer to keep things light!
  • My manager said I have a preoccupation with vengeance. We’ll see about that.
  • How many managers does it take to change a lightbulb? None, they just delegate it.
  • What’s a manager’s favorite game? Delegation! They’re really good at passing the buck.
  • My manager asked me to explain ‘quantum physics.’ I said, “I would, but you wouldn’t understand.”
  • Heard about the manager who got lost in the woods? He just kept delegating responsibility for finding the way out.

Funny Manager Puns to Brighten Your Day

Inject some laughter into your workday with these pun-tastic manager jokes! These lighthearted quips and wordplay are designed to bring a smile to your face and maybe even make your manager chuckle (or groan!). Prepare for some pun-believable humor that’s guaranteed to lighten the mood.

Funny Manager Puns to Brighten Your Day

  • My manager is so good, they’re ex-sell-ent at their job!
  • What did the manager say to the employee who was always late? “You’re re-tardy!”
  • A manager’s favorite tool? A ruler, for measuring success!
  • Why was the manager always calm? They had inner-office peace.
  • My manager told me to “think outside the box.” Now I’m homeless. Just kidding, they’re just box-ing me in.
  • What do you call a manager who’s also a pirate? A man-arrr-ger!
  • My manager is all about efficiency, they really manage their time well.
  • What’s a manager’s favorite type of plant? A man-da-ger-anium!
  • Why did the manager bring a pencil to the meeting? To draw up the action items.
  • My manager’s advice is always man-age-able.

Relatable Manager Jokes Every Employee Will Understand

These jokes hit close to home! If you’ve ever felt the sting of corporate bureaucracy, the endless cycle of meetings, or the peculiarities of your own manager, you’ll find solace and laughter in this section. These jokes perfectly capture the shared experiences of employees everywhere.

Relatable Manager Jokes Every Employee Will Understand

  • My manager’s favorite phrase: “Let’s circle back.” We’ve been circling for three weeks.
  • My manager said, “There’s no ‘I’ in team.” I reminded them there’s also no ‘U’ in success unless I’m doing all the work.
  • My manager’s solution to every problem: “Have you tried turning it off and on again?”
  • The difference between a manager and a magician? The magician pulls rabbits out of a hat, the manager makes problems disappear without solving them.
  • My manager’s superpower is making a five-minute task take an hour.
  • A manager is someone who thinks nine women can deliver a baby in one month.
  • My manager’s idea of delegation is asking me to do their job.
  • My manager’s favorite question: “Are you busy?” Immediately followed by, “Great, can you do this?”
  • My manager told me, “We need to work smarter, not harder.” I’m still trying to figure out what that means.
  • My manager’s performance review: “Meets expectations… barely.”

Office Humor: Manager Jokes About Meetings


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Meetings: the bane of many an employee’s existence. This section dives deep into the absurdity of office meetings, from the endless PowerPoint presentations to the pointless discussions. Get ready to laugh at the universal struggles of enduring long, unproductive meetings led by… well, your manager.

Office Humor: Manager Jokes About Meetings

  • A meeting is an event where minutes are taken and hours are wasted. Especially when my manager leads it.
  • My manager loves meetings so much, they have meetings about the meetings.
  • The best thing about meetings is the free snacks. The worst thing is everything else, especially the manager.
  • My manager’s strategy for meetings: talk until everyone else is too tired to disagree.
  • I survived another meeting that should have been an email, thanks to my manager.
  • What’s the difference between a meeting and a funeral? At least at a funeral, you only have to pretend to care for an hour.
  • My manager’s favorite meeting opener: “Let’s get started by going around the room and introducing ourselves… again.”
  • The meeting agenda: 1. Introductions. 2. Review previous meeting minutes. 3. Procrastinate on actual work. (Thanks, Manager!)
  • My manager’s idea of a productive meeting is one where they do all the talking.
  • My manager: “This meeting will be short and to the point.” Three hours later…

Bad Manager Jokes (So Bad They’re Good!)

Prepare for some cringe-worthy comedy! This section embraces the hilariously awful jokes that are so bad, they’re actually good. These are the kind of jokes your manager might tell, and you’ll secretly (or not so secretly) enjoy. Embrace the badness!

Bad Manager Jokes (So Bad They're Good!)

  • Why did the manager cross the playground? To get to the slide, I mean other side!
  • What do you call a manager who can’t make decisions? A manager! (Just kidding, they’re de-cisive…ly bad at decisions.)
  • Why did the manager bring a map to the meeting? Because they were lost in the data!
  • What’s a manager’s favorite food? Manage-ronis and cheese!
  • Why did the manager get fired from the circus? They couldn’t juggle all the responsibilities!
  • A manager walks into a bar… and orders a manage-rita!
  • What did the manager say to the employee with a broken leg? “Walk it off!”
  • Why don’t managers play hide and seek? Because good ones are hard to find!
  • What do you call a manager who’s also a chef? A stir-manager!
  • My manager tried to make a joke about project management… it was a manage-mess.

Sarcastic Manager Jokes for the Cynics

For those who appreciate a healthy dose of cynicism, this section is dedicated to sarcastic jokes about managers. These jokes are perfect for anyone who’s ever rolled their eyes at corporate jargon or questioned their manager’s decisions. Embrace the dark humor and let the sarcasm flow!

Sarcastic Manager Jokes for the Cynics

  • My manager’s door is always open… unless I actually need something.
  • My manager said, “We’re a family here.” That explains all the dysfunction.
  • My manager’s idea of a team-building exercise: mandatory overtime.
  • My manager: “We value your feedback.” (Proceeds to ignore all feedback.)
  • My manager always says, “Think outside the box.” But then gets mad when I don’t use the company-approved template.
  • My manager’s definition of “urgent”: something they forgot to do last week.
  • My manager told me to dress for the job I want, so I showed up in pajamas.
  • My manager’s favorite management style: “Micromanage and blame when things go wrong.”
  • My manager’s response to any problem: “That’s a you problem.”
  • My manager is so good at delegating, they’ve delegated the ability to take responsibility.

New Manager Jokes: Fresh Humor for 2024

Stay up-to-date with the latest trends in manager humor! This section features fresh jokes that reflect the modern workplace, from remote work struggles to Zoom meeting mishaps. These are the jokes that will resonate with employees in 2024 and beyond.

New Manager Jokes: Fresh Humor for 2024

  • My manager’s Zoom background is a tropical beach. Meanwhile, I’m working from my laundry room.
  • My manager keeps asking if I’m “on mute” during Zoom meetings. I wish they would be.
  • My manager thinks “agile” means “do everything faster.”
  • My manager’s definition of work-life balance: “Work is life, and life is work.”
  • My manager’s new KPI is “number of emojis used in team chats.”
  • My manager suggested a “virtual team-building activity.” It was an online escape room. We didn’t escape.
  • My manager’s favorite phrase in 2024: “Let’s take this offline… to another Zoom meeting.”
  • My manager sent a company-wide email reminding us to change our passwords. Again.
  • My manager wants us to “embrace AI.” I think AI is already managing them.
  • My manager just implemented a new “mandatory fun” initiative. I’m already exhausted.

Manager Puns for Performance Reviews

Performance reviews: a necessary evil filled with awkward moments and corporate jargon. Lighten the mood with these punny jokes that capture the essence of performance reviews. Whether you’re giving or receiving the review, these jokes will add a touch of humor to the process.

Manager Puns for Performance Reviews

  • My performance review said I was “outstanding in my field.” I work indoors.
  • My manager said my performance was “sub-par.” I thought I was doing par-fectly!
  • My performance review: “Shows potential.” I’ve been hearing that for five years.
  • My manager said I need to “step up my game.” I’m already playing Tetris with my workload!
  • My manager’s review: “Room for improvement.” I thought the whole room could use an improvement.
  • My manager gave me a “glowing” review. Maybe they just noticed the screen glare on my glasses.
  • My performance review concluded with, “Needs more drive.” I’m already driven to quit.
  • My manager’s feedback: “You’re a key member of the team.” I’m also underpaid.
  • My manager said I was “off the charts.” Is that good or bad? I’m chart-ainly confused.
  • My manager said I exceeded expectations. I expected to be fired. So, technically, I did.
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