What is Miserably Employed?
Shirts for the terminally bored, full-of-despair tech worker who just can't take it anymore. Rebellion in plain sight.
Problem
Users working in tech or corporate jobs feel unable to express workplace dissatisfaction or sarcasm through their clothing, leading to suppressed frustration and a lack of authentic self-expression.
Solution
Apparel (T-shirts) featuring sarcastic and rebellious slogans targeting tech workers' frustrations. Users can wear shirts with phrases like "I survived another meeting that should have been an email" to subtly voice their discontent.
Customers
Tech workers (developers, engineers, PMs) in corporate or startup environments, aged 25–40, seeking humor or catharsis through relatable, ironic work-related apparel.
Unique Features
Niche focus on tech worker grievances with bold, humorous slogans that resonate deeply with the target audience, blending workplace satire with wearable rebellion.
User Comments
Relatable and cathartic for stressful jobs
High-quality fabric and witty designs
Conversation starter in tech circles
Expresses unspoken workplace frustrations
Popular as gag gifts among colleagues
Traction
Newly launched (exact metrics unspecified), featured on ProductHunt with community engagement; comparable niche apparel brands often reach $100k–$500k annual revenue early-stage.
Market Size
The global custom apparel market is projected to reach $36.6 billion by 2030 (Grand View Research), with niche segments like sarcastic/work-themed merchandise growing rapidly.
