“If your job comes with an ‘appreciation week,’ you’re probably not getting paid enough”

“If someone’s job requires an ‘appreciation week’ it means they’re not getting paid enough” (or “If your job comes with an ‘appreciation week,’ you’re probably not getting paid enough”) is a saying that has been printed on many images. The saying has often been applied to teachers and nurses.
 
“If someone’s job requires an ‘appreciation week’ it means they’re not getting paid enough” was posted on X/Twitter by Benj Pasek on May 6, 2020, and the tweet received over 210,000 likes. The account is no longer on X/Twitter, and the tweet is no longer available.
 
“If your job requires an appreciation week,’ you are probably not getting paid enough” was posted on X/Twitter by TeacherGoals on July 31, 2020. “If your job requires an ‘appreciation week’ it means you’re not getting paid enough” (shown on an image) was posted on Facebook by Witch’s Cauldron on April 14, 2021. “If your job comes with an ‘appreciation week,[ you’re probably not getting paid enough” was posted on Threads  by simonjoeharrison on May 9, 2024.
 
     
Reddit—LateStageCapitalism
Justhavingag00dtyme—May 8, 2020
Appreciation Week
(The following tweet is shown.—ed.)
Benj Pasek
@benjpasek
If someone’s job requires
an “appreciation week” it
means they’re not getting
paid enough.
10:55 AM 06 May 20
 
X/Twitter
Home-Made Mayonnaise
@Home_Made_Mayo
If someone’s job requires an “appreciation week” it means they’re not getting paid enough.
4:29 PM · May 6, 2020
 
X/Twitter
TeacherGoals
@teachergoals
If your job requires an “appreciation week,” you are probably not getting paid enough.
6:09 PM · Jul 31, 2020 from Beech Grove, IN
 
Facebook
Brittany R. Bhola
October 16, 2020 at 11:24 PM ·
If your job has an appreciation week, you’re not getting paid enough.
 
Facebook
Witch’s Cauldron
April 14, 2021 at 11:00 AM ·
“Appreciation week”...I’m definitely not getting paid enough
~MoonRaven~
(“If your job requires an ‘appreciation week’ it means you’re not getting paid enough” is shown on an image.—ed.)
 
X/Twitter
The Fabulous Vegas Teacher
@FabVegasTeacher
If your job requires an “appreciation week” it means you’re not getting paid enough.
10:57 PM · Apr 24, 2021
 
X/Twitter
Pleasantly Imperfect
@mynameis8seven
If someone’s job has an “appreciation week” it means they’re not getting paid enough.
1:54 PM · May 11, 2023
 
iFunny
PersephoneUnderworldQ_2020
12 may 2023
If your job requires an appreciation eek,’ you are probably not getting paid enough. I know.
 
Threads 
simonjoeharrison
05/09/24
If your job comes with an “appreciation week,” you’re probably not getting paid enough.
 
X/Twitter
Marcus Johnson
@MarcusJ_3194
If your job requires an appreciation week, you’re not getting paid enough.
1:42 PM · May 6, 2025
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X/Twitter
Renea McMasters
@reneaisamommy
If your career comes with an Appreciation Week, you probably aren’t paid enough.
8:46 PM · May 6, 2025
 
X/Twitter
A Voice for Public Schools
@VoiceSchools
(“If your job comes with an ‘Appreciation Week,’ you’re probably NOT getting paid enough!” is shown on an image. A teacher in a classroom is shown.—ed.)
8:47 PM · May 6, 2025
 
X/Twitter
Matt Cone
@2TallTexican
This is spot on. It’s also how you know that anyone who has a job with an “Appreciation Week” (e.g. teachers and nurses) is not getting paid enough.
5:21 PM · Mar 18, 2025