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Work & Business Rat Shirts

Office humor for the burned-out, the boardroom-bound and everyone running on 3% battery.

Somewhere between the third cup of coffee and the fourth notification, work starts to feel less like a career and more like a survival sport. Our work & business rat collection exists for exactly that feeling — the burned-out, the boardroom-bound, and everyone running on fumes between meetings.

These designs are original hand-drawn artwork, not stock office clip art. You'll find a rat operating at 3% battery, hugging a battery pack like it's the last one on Earth, right alongside a sharp-dressed business rat clutching a coffee and a to-do list that's somehow gotten longer since lunch. It's workplace humor that doesn't punch down at anyone — just an honest, slightly chaotic look at what work actually feels like most days.

Wear one on casual Friday, gift one to the coworker who's clearly running on empty, or treat yourself after a week with way too many meetings that could've been an email. Every tee is a premium unisex fit made from Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton, DTG printed in black or white, sized XS to 5XL.

What is a “work rat” shirt?

A work rat shirt is a funny, relatable tee for anyone deep in office life — the meetings, the deadlines, the inbox that never empties. Ours put an original hand-drawn rat character in that exact situation instead of using a generic corporate slogan.

Are these shirts okay to wear to a casual office?

Yes — the humor is lighthearted and workplace-appropriate, perfect for casual Fridays or after-work wear.

Do you make matching shirts for a whole team?

Our designs come in a wide XS–5XL range, so a whole department or team can order matching sizes easily.

What's a good work-themed gift for a coworker?

The “Operating on 3%” design is a favorite for anyone who's visibly running on empty — it's an instant, relatable laugh.

All 9 Work & Business designs

Every design is original hand-drawn artwork by ArtDesignByNora, printed in a vintage ink and watercolor style. Prices are shown in GBP as listed on Etsy; postage is confirmed at checkout.