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50 Funny Messages to Say Congrats on the New Job

Thursday, September 25, 2025

Starting a new job is a big deal — it’s equal parts exciting, nerve-wracking, and maybe even a little overwhelming. But let’s be honest, it’s also a golden opportunity to throw in a few jokes. After all, nothing says “I’m proud of you” quite like a witty one-liner about office coffee or awkward icebreakers.

Whether you’re texting a friend, writing in a card, or dropping a comment on their announcement post, here are 50 funny “Congrats on the new job” messages that sound like something real people would say.

Funny Congrats Messages

  • Congrats on the new job!
  • May your coffee be strong and your coworkers not too weird.
  • A new job? Guess that means you’re buying lunch now.
  • Congrats! Don’t forget us little people when you’re the boss someday.
  • Yay for the new gig! Just remember, “Reply All” is not your friend.
  • Congrats! May your boss actually know what they’re doing this time.
  • So happy for you! Now you can finally afford the good toilet paper.
  • New job = new stress. But hey, at least you’re getting paid for it!
  • Congrats! Hope your coworkers appreciate your memes.
  • You got the job? Guess miracles really do happen.
  • Cheers to you! Don’t let the printer defeat you on your first day.
  • Congrats! May your meetings be short and your Wi-Fi be strong.
  • Well done! You’re now officially “too busy” for us.
  • A new job means new passwords to forget. Congrats anyway!
  • Congrats! Remember: nod, smile, and pretend you understand the acronyms.
  • Happy for you! Now practice your “I love Mondays” face.
  • Woohoo! Can’t wait to hear your new “work horror stories.”
  • New job, new you… same snacks, though. Don’t forget the snacks.
  • Congrats! At least now your LinkedIn bragging rights are fresh again.
  • Hope your office chair spins faster than the old one. Congrats!
  • You did it! Now comes the fun part: figuring out who actually makes the coffee.
  • Huge congrats! And remember — “circle back” means “ignore until later.”
  • Excited for you! May your commute be short and your coworkers drama-free.
  • Congrats! Now you can officially blame “work stress” for everything.
  • New job? Fancy! Please tell me your new title is cooler than “assistant to the…”
  • Yay! Another excuse for us to buy cake.
  • Congrats! Hope your new boss appreciates your questionable sense of humor.
  • New job = new email signature to flex. Go crush it!
  • So proud! Just don’t forget us when you’re “too corporate.”
  • Congrats! May your office snacks always be free and abundant.
  • New job? Amazing! Don’t forget to find the good bathroom on day one.
  • Way to go! Hope your desk isn’t by the loud chewer.
  • Congrats! Please tell me they have better coffee than your last place.
  • Yay! You’re officially someone else’s problem now.
  • New job? Perfect! Now you can afford all the subscriptions you don’t use.
  • Congrats! Try not to click “Reply All” on your first week.
  • Wishing you short meetings and long lunch breaks. Congrats!
  • Woohoo! Now you’ll have new coworkers to gossip about.
  • Congrats! Don’t forget to make friends with IT — they control everything.
  • New job! Bet your mom’s already bragging to everyone at the grocery store.
  • So proud of you! Don’t let the office plant die on your first week.
  • Congrats! Now you can officially put “professional emailer” on your resume.
  • Cheers! May your boss never “circle back” at 4:59 PM.
  • New job = new excuses to ignore group chats. We’ll allow it.
  • Congrats! May your HR orientation snacks be plentiful.
  • So happy for you! Hope the vending machine is stocked with your favorites.
  • Congrats! Don’t worry, everyone fakes it ‘til they make it.
  • You did it! Now get ready to hear “We’ve always done it this way.”
  • Congrats! Please tell me your office doesn’t have awkward icebreakers.
  • Yay! A new chapter for you, and new “funny coworker stories” for us.
  • Congrats on the job! Now go forth and conquer that inbox.

Final Thoughts

A new job deserves a real celebration — but it doesn’t have to be all serious speeches and formal notes. A funny message not only says “Congrats,” but also helps lighten the nerves that come with starting fresh. Whether you send one of these through text, scribble it in a card, or casually drop it into conversation, you’ll make them smile on their big career move. 

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