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A bad time at work carries zero redeeming value. It throws you off your equilibrium and leaves you wanting to fast-forward through the day to go home and crawl up in bed. 

But if it’s any consolation, everyone has gone through this displeasing experience. Some people even have enough courage to snap a photo and show the world their messed-up state of affairs while at the office. 

These images are from the various corners of Reddit, which we’ve compiled for your entertainment. Enjoy scrolling.

#1

My Aunt Fell At Work. My Aunt Fell At Work On Monday And The Scan She Got To Check For A Concussion Found A 6 Cm X 6 Cm Mass In Her Brain

MRI scan error showing incorrect cut line measurements; a mistake highlighting a worst day at work.

She had her surgery today and they got it all!

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Nina
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8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Honestly, that sounds like a good day, who knows when it would've been found otherwise

Crystalwitch60
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8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It twist of fate that’s saved her life , best work accident ever lol like u say that might never have been caught

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Lauren Wilder
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8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She likely fell because of the brain tumor. Balance and perception issues and other neuro disturbances. Glad they got it all.

Amy
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8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My Aunt fell down the steps and damaged her hips. Whilst being checked over on the hospital they discovered she had a heart issue and needing treatment. Aunts only have accidents to save their lives in the long run!!

No
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8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hope she gets well soon!

Mary Tonningsen
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8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I fainted 8 yrs ago (turns out due to dehydration), but while checking me out thoroughly to determine why I fainted, a chest x-ray showed a cancerous tumor in one lung and a tiny blood clot in the other lung. Both were easily resolved - lower left lung removal for the cancer w/out needing chemo or radiation afterward and some time on blood thinners for the clot. I always considered that fainting spell as a life-saver since I'd never had any symptoms of either of the lung problems and it could have been years before I had any! Both were so tiny when found that they were easy to deal with. I was VERY lucky! :)

Riley Quinn
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8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a lucky accident. Chances are she wouldn't have had a brain scan otherwise.

Beth Wheeler
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8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

D**n, that's a big tumor. There are a lot of people out there who had either a CT or MRI for either a problem or for pre-op and the surgery had to be delayed because tumors were found. I've been working in hospital clinics for over 25 years and know somebody that it happened to a few years ago.

wmtyrzpdrg
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8 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Your aunt has a guardian angel....

24wtp2nnzv
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7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Good to know! Healing vibes and prayers being sent.

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    #2

    I Brought Muffins To Work Because Of My Birthday, 5 Minutes Later They Told Me I Am Fired Because Of Budget Cuts

    Bowl of muffins with a "Just take them!" note, indicating someone's worst day at work.

    I feel like an idiot, I’m already poor and this job was a bit of light in a dark cave. Still, let them keep the muffins though.

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    Peeka_Mimi
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have brought food for my job with 2 supervisors actively sabotaging me. I did get fired but screw them.

    Caryne Ag
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Once a supervisor decides he doesn't like you, there's no fixing it…

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    BigCityLady
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh, hell NO!!! Those muffins would have come with ME as I walked to my desk as I would commandeered ANY that had been taken even IF they were eating it! Take my muffins, my personal items and walked out that door!!

    Shari Story
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Praying that you have abundant light soon.

    Znaya
    Community Member
    8 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For my supervisors, please take the ones especially marked for you Lol

    Janet Graham
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I got fired on my birthday. It is a unique type of awful! I can sympathise.

    Riley Quinn
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Only for the co-workers. The managers can pound sand.

    Michael Chiaradonna
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Often it seems like the people who are supervisors, managers, and owners of companies -large and small- should be relegated to Plato's Cave.

    Renaissance man
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Check at a local veterans Hospital. They have all contraposition open from clerical, sales, cafeteria work, janitorial work, grounds work, medical secretaries, nurses, medical assistance… You don't have to be a vet to work there.

    Dawn McDaniel
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm petty, I would have taken then home

    Mike Rodrick
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A day can't suck much more than that.

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    #3

    Had A Bad Day At Work? At Least Your Street Line Painter Truck Didn't Explode

    Truck driver covered in yellow paint spill, showcasing a worst day at work.

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    Panda-sized Potato
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They look like they don't know whether to laugh or cry.

    LiuLiu
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't know whether to laugh or cry for this poor guy

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    Ace
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    8 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Crashed into the back of a truck carrying paint. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIvtuLOJTtY

    SirWriteALot
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No explosions, this is the result of a traffic accident

    TiNaBoNiNa
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ...and then the paint exploded all over the inside of the cab.

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    Znaya
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh no! Not this again............

    Lexus Panther
    Community Member
    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At least you've got the afternoon off. Enjoy.

    Janet Graham
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He could join the Yellow Men group!

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    #4

    Work Party Cancelled Because Of Low Attendance. I Made A Yule Log And Tiramisu Cake. I Made It For 40 People

    Collapsed chocolate cake log in overloaded fridge causing a messy workday.

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    Schmebulock
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now it's for 1 person, dig in!

    Tamra
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    8 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Are those meringue mushrooms?? Mmmmm!

    Bored Trash Panda
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I make those when I make my Yule log, they are so easy and taste like marshmallows!

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    Marlowe Fitzpatrik
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    First - way too small for 40 people unless a lot of them are vegan. Second: great! All for you! Or better, invite some cool friends and share with them.

    kayteeisdabomb
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You did such a good job on the mushrooms!

    BigCityLady
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What a nightmare but it looks incredible!!!

    TiNaBoNiNa
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Definitely not a bad thing. More cake for you!

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    #5

    Fly Emir8s - And Get Your Non-Profit’s 20 Ipads Confiscated

    Empty equipment case with numbered foam slots, highlighting worst day at work scenario.

    A little background - I work in IT, but volunteer with a healthcare non-profit that does health screenings around the world. We have screened at least 5,000 people since 2016 for hypertension, diabetes and kidney failure, successfully connecting at-risk people in remote areas with the help they need. I developed an app that uses a laptop, a wireless access point and 20 iPads to collect testing results, which allows us to collect data and get it to the doctors that can help.

    After a successful 3-day screening in southwest Uganda last week where we saw over 1,000 people, I received my luggage back with a nice “we confiscated all your stuff” card from the Dubai airport, courtesy of Emir8s Air. Airport chat via WhatsApp confirmed it was taken with no ability to get it back. No reason was given, despite the airline’s website saying that checking tablets in luggage was allowed.

    Our health screening program is pretty much dead now.

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    Deta Rossiter
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    sounds more like theft of data

    Nils Skirnir
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Anymore similar happens many places. US for one. They take devices and scan for ‘t*******m’ Usually more for political disagreement. Never get the things back if you’re not a citizen

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    Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's worse than a bad day. That's like people will die without that data.

    Jrog
    Community Member
    8 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We had this discussion a couple days ago. They should have been shipped as cargo with a Dangerous Goods label, and declared at customs. Emirates limits personal devices at 15 per person, individually packaged. It's actually one of the company with the highest allowance. Boarding stuff like this is a fire hazard and has to be handled accordingly. There is a $2000 limit in value of undeclared electronics at customs, that was clearly exceeded here. OP is clueless.

    Bob Brooce
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Everything I know about Dubai says don't go to Dubai.

    JR
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They really should have prepared better - lithium batteries can be extremely dangerous. I would not want to have this many batteries in unknown condition in the checked baggage of any flight I was on.

    Bob Brooce
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The person that wrote the post isn't smart enough to tell the story properly so we're missing some useful details, but it took me 2 minutes on Google to find Emirate's limit of 15 electronic devices per passenger. That said, airlines don't screen your baggage, whether it's checked or carried on, and the guy says he talked with the airport. I'd guess they were confiscated by security as a hazard.

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    Untamed Snark
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Airlines have very specific rules on how many battery operated devices can be shipped together. They require specialised packaging when shipped in bulk.

    Miriam Insidecor
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Should have backed up on the cloud.

    Tom Brincefield
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Which would have allowed them to proceed without the iPads how? Without the IPads, they don't have any data to upload.

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    #6

    Came From Work To This

    Broken bike frame locked to rack, missing wheels; a worst day at work moment.

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    lovemy suffolk
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh wow. That is a total gut punch. Im so sorry for OP. Frigging thieves. 🤬

    Maples Dad
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is how I found my bicycle- outside a police station too!

    BeesEelsAndPups
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dude, are you me? That same thing happened to me in Philly. My bike was chained to the bike rack outside the police station

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    Beak Hookage
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had my bike pannier and all its contents stolen off my bike in broad daylight. Then a few months later someone stole the seat along with the bike light attached - again, in broad daylight. I'd already had multiple bike lights stolen up until that point, with one thief also helping themselves to the contents of my water bottle. I've quit riding my bike and now I just walk instead.

    Robert Fennell
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've seen them stripped like this on railings right in front of police stations in London. Nowhere is safe.😶

    B
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    People who do stuff like this deserve their own little corner of hell, along with influencers.

    Seadog
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sorry but if they had time to do all that, they had time to just cut the lock and take the whole bike.

    Lowrider 56
    Community Member
    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I thought the same thing. A battery operated saw with diamond tip blade. Go thru that lock like a hot knife thru butter.

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    Rich Black
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this happens more often then you think. i blame d***s. if d**g were free, people wouldn't steal stuff. but if d***s were free, overdoses would soar.

    Znaya
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh well, their karma is not going to be good!

    Janet Graham
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And no one saw anything. I guess the frame is some what of a down payment on a new bike. I'm surprised that they didn't take the pedals, crank, and chain! I hope you had it insured.

    Renaissance man
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't chain up my bike anywhere that I ride it. It goes with me in the grocery stores, in the department store, will they want it to or not.

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    A shift in mindset is necessary to rid yourself of the bad vibes from a lousy, unpleasant day at work. In some cases, simple physical activities like taking a shower can help. 

    As grief specialist Lianna Champ explains, it’s more about visualizing the ideal work-life scenario where you can back off whenever you feel overwhelmed. 

    “Play some music, jump in the shower, and sing at the top of your lungs. Afterward, sit quietly for 10 minutes,” Champ told Women’s Health, adding that this practice should be done upon arriving home without touching any device.

    #7

    No Joke, Was At Work And This Chunk Of The Ceiling Fell. I Ducked And It Hit My Back. Doctor Says My Bones Are All Okay

    Office mishap with collapsed ceiling, exposed wires, and open cabinets, showcasing a workplace disaster.

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    Skogsrået
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe your bones are ok but not your nerves.

    Sarah Bailey
    Community Member
    8 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You will have issues in the future! I promise! Have regular appointments as you age to document your medical issues, any issue, all issues. So that you are not responsible for the care and its properly documented. Your back is precious . Winter will be your best indicator of how bad your back is getting. Arthritis feels like a 2x4 PLEASE

    Mike Rodrick
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Watch for future back issues. The employer can be held liable.

    Jaya
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Are your bones okay, or are only your bones okay? Because that sounds like a funny way for a doctor to describe OP died, lol

    Janet Graham
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow! I bet you'll be jumpy for a while after this. Can you get workers' comp for PTSD and work-related stress?

    Kerry Palmer
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's a building I wouldn't trust.

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    #8

    Tried To Change The Tension On My Office Chair... This Is The Result

    Broken office chair on its side in a workspace, illustrating a worst day at work scenario.

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    azubi
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks quite relaxed now.

    L Norton
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You now have a nap chair, for after lunch siesta

    Beak Hookage
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pfft. I think that chair has had a few too many!

    Ramona Rhein
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hope you weren't in it.

    Catherine Hutt
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It looks like it’s feeling no tension whatsoever now. Nice job! Happy chair!

    B
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For that truly laid back feeling.

    Lexus Panther
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd say your chair is pretty laid back, maybe it's you that needs to chill.

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    #9

    I Just Broke A $5,000.00 Bottle Of Remy Martin Louis XIII Cognac At Work

    Broken glass and spilled liquid on store floor, illustrating a workplace mishap and a bad day at work.

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    Fat Harry (Oi / You)
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I remember seeing this post, and the OP said that although he didn't take a straw, it did smell AMAZING.

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    Skywitness
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's the worst case of alcohol abuse I've seen this week.

    Sparkle Bean
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    what pisses me off most about this is that there is no way the cost of making this bottle of liquor is anywhere near $5000.

    ABC NrTen FCK CENSORISM
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You're not obliged to buy, so why are you "pissed off"? Why do you care at all?

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    Crystalwitch60
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You know that bonus you where expecting lmao yea about that 😂

    Grm Moore
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It was probably not worth that anyway

    Featherking
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    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Who on this whole green earth would pay 5000$ for cognac? But I'm one to talk; the way I spend my money would make most people assume I'm an alien trying to pass for human.

    Bob Gorski
    Community Member
    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As my Dad would say...."SUCK IT UP!!!"

    Lexus Panther
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't worry I once f****d £16,000 worth. Maybe another couple of indistrections hehe. They still kept me. If they like you its ok.

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    #10

    Not A Good Start For The New Guy At Work

    Worker dealing with fallen cans in a warehouse during worst day at work cleanup.

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    Panda-sized Potato
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Guy could probably use a drink. There is enough on the floor.

    Seadog
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Empty cans, no tops applied yet. Their strength is compromised due to this and all it takes is one jostle in the wrong direction and down they go like a house of cards.

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    Jrog
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The stacking is totally off. Stacking should be staggered, limited at two layers, and the topmost pallets should have proper weight distribution pads or separation, not just a plank thrown there for good measure. This scream "bad workplace practices"

    Heather Menard
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Guess red bull didn't give him wings

    Beth Wheeler
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think I would cry if I did something like that.

    Beachbum
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    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OMg, all those High Noon's!!!!

    Nika Strokappe
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    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you check how things are stacked above the guy, it is a miracle that this is not happening every day

    Znaya
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    First and last day on the job.......

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    #11

    I Work At A College Dorm. This Week Is Freshman Move In Where I’m Working A 12 Hour Shift. I Was Told Not To Pack A Lunch Because A Free One Is Provided. This Is My Free “Meal”

    A cardboard box with Lay's chips, apple, and water bottle, symbolizing a worst day at work snack.

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    Skogsrået
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't tell people not to pack lunch cause they are providing it and then serve this shît. This would pîss me off. Who thinks this crâp is a good lunch!?

    Kiss Army
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've seen this before. See the condiments at the bottom... turns out there were sandwiches but someone stole theirs.

    Tardis42
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Exactly. The college intended to provide a sandwich or wrap, but someone took it out. Don't blame the school.

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    Seadog
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I always take a lunch when one is being provided. Far too many times the menu is what "that" person likes, not what the majority can all eat. More often than not, I end up eating what I brought.

    Mary Kelly
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    was there a sandwich in theree? b/c it looks like a packet of mayo or mustard in the bottom

    ᏕᏂᎥᎥᏁᎧ <3
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's an apple and chips and a bottle of water. A very filling lunch for a 12 hour shift indeed

    Riley Quinn
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Gonna give you a heads up, kid. Do NOT buy tickets for Fyre Festival 2.

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    #12

    My Pregnant Wife Has To Work With A Contagious Person That Won't Go Home

    Text conversation about a person sick at work, discussing the worst day scenarios with no option to go home.

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    Brenda
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At least make them wear a freaking mask! And, yes, the boss CAN make them leave for health and well-being of everyone else.

    timhood
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, it's sad when management doesn't even understand laws and rules.

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    Verena
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The joys of working in a certain country. There are countries, where staying home because of being sick is not a problem, so managers do send people home.

    ABC NrTen FCK CENSORISM
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "fúck", "fúcking ássholes" and "shít" if anybody's interested. You're welcome.

    Catherine Hutt
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Our HR person brought her kid to work when the kid had the mumps. I was the oldest one in the office and wasn’t vaccinated because it hadn’t been developed yet when I was a baby. Guess who got the mumps?

    Pink kitty
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why didn't the HR person take time off? If you can't take the kid to school why would she think it was acceptable to bring the kid to work?! Wt actual F?!

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    Jan Moore
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had a co-worker that would brag about coming to work with a 103 degree fever. Gave he whole unit (28 people) what ever TF she had.

    Beth Wheeler
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Who says they can't make a sick person go home? Their Dr would tell them to stay home and give them a work note.

    Dawn McDaniel
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Turn them in to OSHA - this in not right.

    Mike Rodrick
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Report them to the health department.

    Shelley Dawson
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In the UK we have very lenient sickness laws. One day at M&S, the assistant had the worst cold I’ve ever seen, coughing, sneezing, snuffling and a horrible runny nose. He came from a place where sniffing loudly and wiping one’s nose on the back of one’s hand was the technique rather than using a tissue and coughing without covering the mouth/nose wasn’t the done thing. It was so obvious the poor man was ill but he was allowed to be a source of infection to all around him, staff and customers. I had to say something to management, politely, out of concern for all parties. I had to go elsewhere to pay!

    KatSaidWhat
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And just like that, the whole office suddenly goes down with it and the boss is left with the worker who refuses to go home.

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    Sometimes, we need to take a step back to determine the real problem. According to psychotherapist Amy Morin, this may involve knowing the difference between problem-solving and ruminating. 

    As she noted in an article for Forbes, it helps to focus on how to get caught up on the bills you have to pay rather than thinking about how unfair it is that you are behind. 

    “Ruminating will hold you back,” she wrote. “If you catch yourself doing this, you need to change the channel immediately.”

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    #13

    Walked To Work In A Brutal Snowstorm, Only For My Key To Snap Off In The Key Hole While Trying To Unlock The Door

    Broken key in lock at work, door handle shown, indicating a tough day.

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    ᏕᏂᎥᎥᏁᎧ <3
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Welp. That's a shame. Guess I better leave....

    Upstaged75
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Guess you have to go back home now....

    GG
    Community Member
    7 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That looks like a bicycle key where I'm from. We don't have that kind of flimsy apartment keys in my country.

    Rich Black
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    you are wonder woman. stronger than you realize.

    Kerry Palmer
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A higher power wants you to go home. The lock god.

    Renaissance man
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Probably because you were shaking so bad

    June Galloway
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hope you have a cell phone and can call for help

    Cory Kent
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can see how cold it is from the photo, just looking at your hand

    Beth Wheeler
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Standing there freezing your butt off and the key breaks. $-( &":!)_@\∆§=✓^%¢€€√π×{√¥^<<!!!

    Karen Ballou
    Community Member
    Premium
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Get a screwdriver to turn the key that’s in the lock.

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    #14

    I Forgot I Was Making Caramel At Work. It's A Tad Overcooked

    Burnt food overflowing a pot in a kitchen, representing a worst day at work scenario.

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    Toika Gao
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Caramel a la kilauea?

    Juan Mejias
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    On the plus side, now it can be used to destroy the One Ring of Power.

    Julie S
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No it's fine just scrape off the black bits.

    CartoonCasey
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "FRODO. THE RING! THROW THAT F*****G RING INTO THE FIRE AND LET'S END THIS B******T!"

    real mccoy
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This seems fake to me. If it isn’t, I need to know how to do this right now.

    Tobias Reaper
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    whats the special ingredient magma

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    #15

    I Sneezed At Work And My Crown Flew Out

    Tiny tooth on a palm over a keyboard, symbolizing a bad day at work.

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    Nina
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That was a good sneeze

    Marlowe Fitzpatrik
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What was it doing in your nose anyway?

    Kaia Martin
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    when you sneeze you mainly blow out air through your mouth, so it was still in their mouth

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    hilary 10
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I sneezed and put my back into total spasm! Eight months later still bad!!

    joann fielding
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Same. And I was alone with my newborn daughter for the weekend. Had to crawl/roll to the phone for help. :(

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    Bec
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had a molar shatter while eating, didn't realize it and swallowed part of it.

    Melinda Flick
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had that happen, although eating Jelly Bellies at my desk. Saved it, and the dentist glued it back on.

    Calvin Smelliott
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Okay, Princess. (It’s a crown joke…..😂)

    Julius Zuke
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Speaks to the quality of overpriced dental work.

    Stannous Flouride
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cyanoacrylate glue, I've done it a couple of times, no problem. (People usually call this Krazy Glue but in the interest of being politically correct I refer to it as an emotionally troubled adhesive)

    Molly A. Block
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As humans, we are the only species that when we sneeze, it goes out of our mouths, instead of our noses, like the rest of Mother Nature's creatures. Interesting, no? Gesundheit!

    Janet Graham
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ouch! You can re-set it until you see the dentist. That should stop any pain from the stump and keep it clean.

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    How about you, dear readers? Do you remember one of the worst (if not the worst) work days you’ve had in recent memory? How did you handle that? Let us know through the comment boxes below!

    #16

    Got Stuck In This Hole In An Elevator Shaft At Work Today, Thanks To My Tools And Climbing Gear

    Worker's view down a deep industrial shaft, illustrating a difficult day at work.

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    Multa Nocte
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's a large "Nope" for me.

    Bartlet for world domination
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OP: "I was climbing to the top of this grain leg because the manlift was broke, so I had to climb up the elevator shaft. I came upon this little cutout in what would otherwise be an obstruction to the ladder, and when I was trying to squeeze through with all my gear and tools, I got wedged in the opening and couldn't move anywhere. I could barely wiggle my arms! Lol"

    Nina
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The irony that it's partially due to their climbing gear, which they use for safety..

    ᏕᏂᎥᎥᏁᎧ &lt;3
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nonononononononononononononononoononononononononononono

    Bored Trash Panda
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Abo-freaking-lutely no way in hell I would climb that ladder.....

    Renaissance man
    Community Member
    8 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They should've had you drink Red Bull instead… and you could've flown up that shaft like a little fairy

    Paloma Vita
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That would suck and maybe I am a huge sceptic but why is none of the dust disturbed?

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    #17

    Middle Of The Work Day And This Decides To Happen

    Torn pants exposing a hole, illustrating a workplace mishap on a bad day.

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    Cat_King
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not to be that person but it's too

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    Susan Reid Smith
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Time to find the duck tape? To those who are picky I know it is duct tape. Duck implies a wider variety of products.

    Tom Brincefield
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No Duck implies the Duck brand of tape products.

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    Julia H
    Community Member
    7 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hope they brought a jacket to tie around the waist

    Steve Robert
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Same thing happened to me. And I was going commando that day. Said I needed to go home immediately. And after I turned around and bent over, they all agreed. Used staples to close the gap, but next time remove the pants first! Ouch ouch ouch!!!

    Janet Graham
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Picked the wrong day to go commando.

    Janet Graham
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Staples! unless you have safety pins.

    Nancy Lynch
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It could have been in a worse place.

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    #18

    My Gingerbread House vs. The One That Beat Me In The Gingerbread House Contest At Work

    Gingerbread houses with candy decor, resembling a work project failure, displayed on a table.

    To note: it IS made of real gingerbread, handpainted with edible paint and to look like wood, molding chocolate and actual candy. The only things that are not edible are the trees (the green portion) and wooden sticks the house sits on, stairs and hot tub. It's supposed to be an overwater bungalo during the winter.

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    Beak Hookage
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well someone was clearly sleeping with the judge.

    Tardis42
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm crying foul on this one. If you look at the top of the pic, it says "Most Spirited - HR". They probably wanted to give everyone an award for something, so this crummy house got one for spirit. I'm sure the OP got some other award, maybe even overall winner and just wants something to be dramatic about.

    karen snyder
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd even go one further and say OP didn't get an award cause everyone at work thinks they're a snobby, up tight, lil-perfect-fancy-pants and not voting for their over the top gingerbread house is just a subtle way to say, "nobody likes you."

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    B
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Made one for a contest at work with lights that turned on & a full kitchen. It was open on one side so you could see in. used pretzel logs to make it look like a log cabin. Guess who won the guy sleeping with the HR manager that made his out of cardboard & markers . Inever participated again

    Dodongo Dislikes
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    any sort of work competitions are more about popularity and less about skill

    timhood
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Disqualified for adding the inedible components. Gotta follow the rules. 😁

    azubi
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But the winner's roof looks more... s**y, one might say

    Rich Black
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    someone at work doesn't like you. what did you say to them?

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    #19

    Got Fired The Day After Christmas

    Text message screenshot of an employee being let go, showcasing a worst day at work scenario.

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    Multa Nocte
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And from someone with terrible grammar to boot.

    Crystalwitch60
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For once I agree lmao I hate grammar cops but in this instance the irony is not lost 🤦‍♀️

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    Melsa
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You can find your shirts down at the local thrift shop

    AP
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    unprofessional on all levels

    Riley Quinn
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "you were learning things good"? I'll give you credit for using an Oxford comma, but really, your writing style could use some improvement.

    Annabelle
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My bad—I genuinely thought Trump wrote this. I was waiting for the ‘tremendous’ part.

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    SF Angel
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was fired the day before Thanksgiving a few years ago. It was a rough holiday season

    TiNaBoNiNa
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Use the shirts as towels after your workout and then mail them back.

    Michael Largey
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Boss somehow forgot to include "Merry Christmas and Happy New Year".

    Dodongo Dislikes
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    and companies expect employees to give two weeks if they quit...

    Tom Hutcherson
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was working at AT&T Information Systems, (this was the '80s. Everything was Information Systems). I got laid off 12/26/1986. And we knew it was coming. Not the best holiday I've ever had.

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    #20

    My Brother’s 25-Year-Old Car Was Slapped With This While He Was Auditing A Superyacht Company

    Red 'No Parking' sign on car windshield, marked for office staff, illustrating a worst day at work scenario.

    It didn’t match the aesthetic so they assumed he was a freeloader.

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    Marlowe Fitzpatrik
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's just a sign. It holds no legal or fiduciary consequences

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    Nota Robot
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I expect a couple extra major and critical findings then.

    Just_for_this
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh yes... start with the fire safety schematics, they are almost always wrong on something😁

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    Kiss Army
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love the Jesus "I saw that" sticker in the car!

    Michael Largey
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When I was at the IRS we were auditing a big company which tried to pretend we were welcome. They even gave us a private office to use and our own phone line. Both the office and the phone were bugged, as expected. The agents had a lot of fun with what they said in the office and on the phone. The owner later went on to be the governor of the state - if you can imagine a crook in public office.

    Mary Lombard
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh, the NCs I could find during an audit if this happened to me!!!

    timhood
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The sign suggests he parked in the wrong spot because he is neither office staff nor a manager.

    Brody Garrard
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well they aren’t gonna get a good audit

    Tom
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And they failed the audit - i hope.

    Beth Wheeler
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh screw aesthetics, that word is so over used I could scream.

    Grenelda Thurber
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Never harass the auditor. Don't do it.

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    #21

    My Dad’s 20-Year Work Anniversary Card

    Hand holding a card saying "You're quite egg-cellent" with a gift card in the background, capturing a tough day at work.

    My dad’s been a laborer with his company for 20 years. To congratulate him they give him a card with an attached gift card. The card just said: “You’re egg-cellent”.

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    MalayDragon
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That'd be where I make my Eggs-it from the company...

    Offbeat Quinoa
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My work gives away these nice gold watches when you hit your 5 year anniversary. Which I did on January 1, 2024, but I was told the watches were only given out at Christmas so I’d have to wait almost another whole year to get mine 😂 that September, they were having financial problems so they let me go. January 2025 they brought me back, so I was only gone 4 months. I’m being told I’m starting back at year 0 again, so it’ll be another 5 years until I get the fancy watch 😂 like jfc

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    Kiss Army
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've been at my job 33 years and I have never gotten a gift card...

    Nikolaj Christensen
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well if you are in the states working for the government I guess just keeping the job would be a win..

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    ThisIsMe
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For my 20th work anniversary, I came back from lunch (alone) to find a card laying in my office chair. Nice gift card enclosed, but not a word from anyone. My boss at the time was in another city, and she was LIVID when she found out how it was handled.

    Julia H
    Community Member
    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh boo hoo. He got a frigging gift card. What does he want. Pages of poetry?

    Janet Graham
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is a nice touch. I bet the gift card wasn't for much. It sounds like the boss paid for this out of his own pocket.

    Mike Rodrick
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Given the price of eggs, I'd say it's generous.

    Tucker Cahooter
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No, in fact they were only "quite egg-cellent", a further kick in the guts.

    Nika Strokappe
    Community Member
    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Depends a bit where he works.. If the work is egg related, I would definitely have a good laugh about it...

    Suby
    Community Member
    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's more than I got. I received nothing. Not even an email. Half a year later, I got a survey from HR asking why I had been working for them that long. I didn't fill it out. (I'm a teacher.)

    Tanya Morton
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Where did you’re dad work at an egg company or was he one of the Easter Bunnies helpers?

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    #22

    Mustarded

    Worker at hardware store covered in yellow paint, representing a worst day at work scenario.

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    Jesse
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks more like yellow paint to me, judging from the store. Still, poor lady. That's gotta stink either way

    Skogsrået
    Community Member
    8 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It is paint, just mustard coloured paint.

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    Ryan Mercer
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Customer: Where's the primer? Her: Sorry, I don't work here.

    Marat Singh Farout
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Gotta pound those lids good before putting them in the shaker

    Lowrider 56
    Community Member
    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not mustard. Looks like the lid to a paint can was not secured and they put it on the machine that shakes the can to mix it up.

    Robert T
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Poor Mehgan. She gets plastered across every one of these threads, much like the paint.

    King Of Birbz
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Home Depot does not sell mustard or any other condiments, as far as I'm aware

    Sparkle Bean
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'll bet they do at the beginning of bbq season, probably right next to the bbq's they're trying to sell.

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    Rich Black
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    you're supposed to use that rubber mallet to tamp down the paint can lid, before using the agitator. Rookie mistake . . .

    MikeMaxis
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You have to take it all off now

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    #23

    My Shoes Crumbled Into Literal Powder On My Way To Work

    Sneaker mishap at work with torn sole, leaving debris on car floor. Worst work day experience.

    For context, these were relatively cheap off brand shoes I bought a few years ago and had not worn in the last 2 years. Had almost reached work when I noticed, had to ask the cab to take me back home and then bring me back to work :(

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    Maples Dad
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Temu or not Temu, that is the question...

    Skogsrået
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bad rubber, i had a pair of shoes that did this and this was way before Temu or Shein. Tbh i have never and would never order from those sites, found them cheap and tacky from day one but that's just my opinion.

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    Liz Mary
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That happened to my boss. That's due to no usage. The foam/rubber dries off to the point it crumbles.

    WubiDubi
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you don't wear shoes for a while, especially leather, the glue can go wrong. This is another level.

    Daniel Atkins
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The foam degrades over time i had some steel toed boots that I bought for a previous job. Moved got a job that didn’t require steel toes. Had them sitting in a closet for several years. Needed shoes and thought i had those boots put them on then the rubber soles came off due to the foam giving out.

    Tyranamar
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This happened to me with a pair of snow boots. It was humiliating. Black goop sticking to everything where I walked while the shoes disintegrated. This was pre temu.

    jasper
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like rubber covered foam.

    Inés Olabarria Smith
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My cobbler just repaired some shoes which soles started to disintegrate. I got them 20 years ago so it’s ok.

    Rich Black
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    license this formula for use in plastic bottles and bags, landfill friendly

    MikeMaxis
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Are they from China or made with cake?

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    #24

    The Ceiling Leaked All Over The Computers At Work

    Office ceiling leak dripping water onto desks, creating a worst-day-at-work situation.

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    Sunny Day
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh. What a shame. I was sooo looking forward to working today....

    Mike F
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Whatever will I do with these 8 free hours?

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    L Norton
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Keyboards and mice needed cleaning

    Sarah
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What a depressing office

    Bored Trash Panda
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We had that happen end of last year. The bathroom flooded upstairs and the owners office, plus 3 other desk spaces flooded, and our copy room. Cause thousands of dollars worth of damage. Luckily she has good insurance and got it all fixed and replaced.

    Renaissance man
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's everyone's dream! Kids will go to school every day hoping they would arrive in their school was burning, what better thing could happen then you're going to work at an IT department just to find that all your computers are ruined!

    Lyone Fein
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hope you all brought snacks.

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    #25

    Pushed My Office Door Open With My Foot This Morning

    Shattered glass door in a workplace casts intricate shadows, symbolizing a bad day at work.

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    Bec
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In high school, one of my friends was in a courtyard area where the doors locked you out, he had his hands full so he tapped at the glass door to get someone's attention and the pane broke. He was momentarily 'in trouble ' but the school didn't press the issue because it was NOT safety glass.

    Learner Panda
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Next time don't push on the glass!

    DowntownStevieB
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Chances are it was not your foot but rather a hair-line crack near the bottom.

    Timbob
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Actually kind of pretty.

    Subaru645
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, okay Chuck Norris, be easy…

    WaxyJo
    Community Member
    Premium
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You’ve created a Seurat painting.

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    #26

    Bad Day At Work

    Crane truck tips over as firefighters handle the worst day at work emergency scene.

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    Beak Hookage
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not pictured: the giant cat which decided to grab the bucket and pull the whole thing over for no reason.

    Mrs Irish Mom
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yup Dublin, was walking passed when it happened, they were putting up Christmas lights

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    Stygtand
    Community Member
    Premium
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is what happens when you dont roll out the suppory legs. I have seen it far to many times.

    Kerry Palmer
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I guess the guy in the bucket realized a diet was in his future.

    Kakashisith
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don`t try sky mode with a car that`s not KITT.

    Tae Cole
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How much did the guy in the bucket weigh????

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    #27

    No Matter How Bad Your Day At Work Was

    Truck stuck under bridge, severely damaged; driver on phone looking stressed, epitomizing worst day at work.

    This is in Bloomfield, I’m assuming Belleville Avenue between Broad and JFK. The same bridge that was hit by a Leisure Line bus back in the day.

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    Mike F
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is that the "11'8" bridge"? If it is there's a whole channel devoted to the videos of trucks hitting it.

    Tom Brincefield
    Community Member
    8 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Different one apparently. The famous one is in Durham, NC, and this one is in Bloomfield, somewhere. The Durham bridge is now 12'4", so not as many crashes.

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    Inigo Montoya
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Storrow drive every year in late summer.

    Bi.Felicia
    Community Member
    Premium
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not sure why you were downvoted but I fixed it, apparently they've never been to Boston. At least not in late summer, when all the students are moving into the dorms. Aka Storrowing

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    Seadog
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'll never understand how anyone drives or tows something tall and not know how tall it is. I know how tall my SUV is because I don't want the roof or everything on the roof removed by a parking garage, which I have yet to find one that can handle 7+ foot tall vehicles

    Bill Kubeck
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In Syracuse, NY, USA here, we have two bridges that get hit several times a month. There are multiple flashing warning signs before you reach either bridge. Police have now begun issuing one ticket for each warning sign ignored. The current record is 22 tickets for one incident. Bad ay at work for a lot of people.

    Lindy Mac
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Drivers need to know the height of their trucks or the signs don't register in their brain.

    Uncle Schmickle
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If drivers are so stupid not to know the height of their vehicle ...... well.

    Nancy Lynch
    Community Member
    Premium
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can opener bridge? The railroad fixed things and now it's 12' 6". Still opens trucks like cans.

    Never Snarky
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That’s why there is supposed to be signs telling of the clearance, and why drivers are supposed to believe them.

    Beth Wheeler
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Could also be the bridge in Durham NC

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    #28

    My Watch Fell Into The Wood Chipper At Work

    Broken tool in hand, symbolizing a bad day at work.

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    Ace
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If your hand falls off into the woodchipper I think you've already got a problem.

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    Paul Donahue
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's not a watch, that's a Tamagotchi with a strap.

    MikeMaxis
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    why don't you waer the watch?

    Lisa Bork
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At least it wasn't your cell phone

    Kerry Palmer
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I worked for a tree trimming company during summer break while I was in college. We were trimming trees on a college campus (different from my college, but same state) and the administration sent us a student as a helper. I thought this was stupid on their part. He was set up to throw trimmed limbs into a chipper. I saw he was wearing a nice watch on his wrist. I told him to remove it and put it in his pocket. He ignored me. After a few minutes of him throwing tree limbs into a chipper, he said his watch was gone. I climbed into the back of the truck the chipper was spewing wood chips into and started pulling out pieces of his expensive watch his dad had given him for some special occasion. Wood chippers are dangerous equipment. Treat them with respect.

    Renaissance man
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or what do you know, Timex's dont just keep on ticking…

    Christine Wild
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Probably never should wear anything on your hands, wrists, and wear very short sleeves!

    Never Snarky
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My Fitbit fell off and I ran over it with my lawn mower. Not fit any more.

    Moriartea
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    looks like a garmin. I have one, they're expensive. Poor person..

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    #29

    You Did Your Best, Chef

    Kitchen worker crouches frustrated by spilled food on floor, showcasing a worst day at work scenario.

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    Jesse
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't tell that guy any secrets!

    Toika Gao
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It was time to spill the beans

    Hannah
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would just hide in a corner and weep if this happened to me...

    Paul Donahue
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He tripped over that d**n talking dog

    Faizal Jam
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    everyone has made a mistake

    Widdershins66
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "If you never made a mistake, you never made anything"

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    June Galloway
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I know how he feels, ever drop a jar of baby food.

    Eva Rast
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would say a prayer as well….

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    #30

    Former Tech I Worked With Improperly Lifted A Truck. Happened Yesterday

    Truck dangerously tilted on a lift in a garage, showing a worker's worst day at work.

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    Nina
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is that's why they're a former tech now?

    George Costanza
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's like a $90K truck, too. Hope they had insurance.

    David Houde
    Community Member
    8 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yup. GMC Sierra Denali HD with a diesel engine. $90k on the low end. It has retractable running boards, so it's possibly a Denali Ultimate, which would push the MSRP over $100k.

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    Ryan Mercer
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm getting a car insurance ad on this page and it shows that exact brand of truck.

    Susan Teter
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Improperly lifted, and properly dropped.

    Sleepy children love Moon
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I saw this on another bad luck/day post on here and it was from the person who's car it was

    Kristin
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Omg my gmc Denali truck is my baby and if this happened to me, I'm pretty sure I'd go ballistic lol

    mikedtw
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This isn't all that uncommon. Should be, but it isn't.

    Renaissance man
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sorry to say,… They let you down

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    #31

    Surprised My Girlfriend With Baked Goods And Flowers Before She Went To Work, And Her Co-Workers Ate Them All

    Text exchange showing a worst day at work, treats meant for someone eaten by others.

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    Skogsrået
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How is this ok? I just really hate food thieves at work.

    Seadog
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A twist on food thief. We had a customer who the shop guys really came through for in a pinch. These people (2 parents, 2 adult children) said we're going to get lunch for everyone. So most of us skipped lunch anticipating them bringing pizza in. They did, they brought in 4. 4 pizzas to feed the 4 of them and 15 employees. I think the shop guys got 1 slice each, the rest of us just turned and walked away. Even if they hadn't said "everyone" it was still insufficient for the shop guys. When the company buys pizza for us they order at least 12. Those people didn't see anything wrong with what they did. Yet another reason I always bring lunch.

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    Wysteria_Rose
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I once went ballistic on a guy for just taking a drink of my soda at work. I couldn't help it; I just started yelling at him as to why on earth you would ever eat or drink someone else's stuff. A manager even stepped in the middle. He said, "I've never seen you look ready to punch someone." I wasn't going to, but he certainly never touched my things again. No one SHOULD be doing that!

    Neopet22
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can imagine your anger. Picture yourself waiting so much for break to eat that tasty lunch or drink that cool drink you left in the fridge only to find out it was stolen. It sounds small but it can honestly bring a s****y day down to hell level.

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    Kristin
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ugh nothing makes me more mad than work food thieves 😤 I went to get my pb&j and some jerk took it not once, not twice but 4 times. Yes I love my pb&j's lol but it wasn't just my lunch they were taking. One girl walked into the break room and caught the guy stealing food. Just going into people lunch bags seeing what he wanted. He said, if it's in the fridge and it tempts him then he has a right to take what he feels like eating. This guy didn't have no shame either after being caught. He would go get a drink or whatever and bring it back to his desk and when confronted, he'd open it and drink or eat it with a smile. Until one day he caught the wrong person on the wrong day and let's just say cops were called 🤷‍♀️ 🤷‍♀️

    Inservio Smurf
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Violence at work is almost never the answer. Someone stealing the treats your loved one left for you, however, should give you carte blanche morally and legally.

    Lily M
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The fact that anyone would steal no matter what place it is at should be looked at as unprofessional. If I was a boss they would fully be fired.

    Sarah
    Community Member
    5 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Worst house party I ever went abt 2005. Colleague had new flat warming party. He coudknt stress enough that we were not to get dinner after work ( we had to k**l an hour) because he’d have food. By this stage we were ravenous.. ( worked in a museum gift shop so anll of us on feet all day) we had not eaten from between 12 and 2pm. At 8 pm we arrive. Abt 13-17 of us. He had ONE supermarket pizza cut into 6 slices. And he made Rice Krispie buns. We couldn’t wait to leave and go to the chipper

    Janet Graham
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If it isn't yours, ask first!! If you want to hoard them, don't take them to work.

    Renaissance man
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's when you bake another big load of cookies or cake, use XL chocolate bars for the frosting, as well as in the mix. Put a sign on it that says no one is to touch it or they will pay

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    #32

    I Have To Be At Work At 8 Am Tomorrow

    Car buried under heavy snow, illustrating a worst day at work scenario.

    Honda civic FWD. I don’t own a shovel cause it hasn’t snowed enough to need one in years. We got 8-10 inches but then the plow came through and made that wall. It’s going to get super cold tonight and freeze anything that managed to melt in the sun today. The worst part is the roads are starting to look drivable and I’m still stuck for now.

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    Ashtophet’sRevenge
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The plow thing is real, inevitably if we clear the driveway too early, the overnight plows will give us a nice ice berm to clear in the morning…

    Never Snarky
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Frustrating, but they are doing their job. You would complain if they didn’t plow.

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    Jan Moore
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We got about 2' of snow one year, weather said maybe a few inches. It was so high that only about 3-4" of our change link fence showed. Our dachshunds could walk right over it. This is a couple years before my husband and I met. He shoveled his driveway to the road, a snowplow came and left an 8" ridge, shoveled it again, snowplow did it again, shoveled again and when the snowplow came again and h just he just stood there with to snow shovel at rest and glared. The snow plow lifted the blade and went on.

    Jake Bertz
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Snow shovels are like plungers. You buy them even if you don't need them, because it's better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it.

    CanadianaKa
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I kept my Canadian shovel and ice scraper all the years I lived in California. You never know... (And they DID get used occasionally when traveling)

    Rich Black
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this is impossible. we were promised global warming would prevent this.

    Janet Graham
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We were out of town for a week, and it snowed every day we were gone. When we got home, the plow had used our driveway and in front of our house to make his snow mountain from the snow he gathered in our cul-de-sac. We parked our trailer, unhooked our truck, and parked it elsewhere. The cops dropped by to talk with us and asked if we could move them once the snow was gone. They were much nicer about it than the neighbors were. They wouldn't have been so picky if it had been them!

    Kerry Palmer
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Guess you better get your butt to work. . .on that snow. I live in the South. I feel for you guys who have to put up with this c**p.

    Renaissance man
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    in your defense you can say you went out to get your car to go to work and you couldn't find it………………

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    #33

    7th Day At My New Job And This Happened. Didn't Realize The Person Who Used It Last Left The Speed On High

    Mixer overflow in kitchen causing messy spill, signaling a worst day at work with batter on floor and counter.

    Normally I'd check the speed before turning it on but today was an off day for me. To make matters worse I was working with a coworker who's last day is today so he wasn't bothered to help clean it up, he just laughed. For those who were wondering, it's an instant pudding mix.

    BewilderedBat17 Report

    Bobbo
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don’t think that this mess is all that bad. The floor and the walls could’ve been covered in the stuff!

    Su Boddie
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's scary how many of these are pictures of people who just couldn't take the time.

    June Galloway
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    brings to mind " Measure twice, cut once" or " Look before you leep"

    Lester the Space Duck
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I did this once with a 50# bag of powdered sugar...

    Crystalwitch60
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    😂😂😂😂😂😂😂🤦‍♀️

    Karen Menard
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Everyone knows how these powerful mixers get lost in a cloud of flour because once, just once, we started it on 8, not 2. And if you have that mixer why the heck are you using a box to make vanilla pudding? 2 egg yolks, some sugar, cornstarch, sugar and vanilla heated slowly and whisked until thick and you have homemade! And yes, I have blown cake batter out of my KitchenAid.

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    #34

    Three Days Ago My Harddrive With 3 Years Of Work From My Business I've Built Myself Became Corrupted And I Found Out Not Even Data Recovery Could Fix It

    Text messages detail PC issues, drive read errors, and data retrieval problems, illustrating a bad work day.

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    Glasofruix
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Back your sh*t up. Back it up once, back it up twice, back it up in the cloud and add another one. No having a copy on the same hard drive is not a backup.

    Fat Harry (Oi / You)
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My programming projects are all on GitHub or BitBucket. My photos are backed up onto two external hard drives and the important ones are also on the cloud. There's no excuse in this day and age for not having backups, so I don't have massive sympathy for people who have problems like this.

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    Panda-sized Potato
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Always backup. If you can't bother to do it manually, you can set an automatic schedule.

    Lady Eowyn
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have an external hard drive which is why I lost minimal data - mostly a few photos - when my last computer went to computer hell.

    SirWriteALot
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And this was the day Sukeban34 decided to attach an external hard drive to his computer and schedule regular backups.

    Nilsen
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Real men don't back up! But they cry a bit.....

    Rich Black
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    3 years without backing things up? you're self trained on computer use, I take it?

    Lindy Mac
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you have a boat-load of money ...try DriveSavers. And probably first before other attempts really gum things up.

    Kerry Palmer
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I archive one month's of work. 3 years is just being an idiot. Mechanical and tech can fail. If it's important, back it up regularly.

    UncleJon_TheMadScientist
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Once worked for an auto shop that had that happen with their tape drive backup system. They had 6 tapes they alternated EVERY DAY just in case... well it turns out the drive had gone bad 6 months before and none of the backups were good. The hard drive had quit and 7 years of data was lost... lucky for them I was able to coax the hard drive to wake up just long enough to suck all the days to a back up drive. Wrapped the bad drive in 3 layers of zip lock bags put it in the freezer for about 30 minutes (with the longest IDE cables could find, the cool off worked just long enough...

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    #35

    A Guy Left This On The Table Of The Restaurant I Work In And Left Without Paying

    Bitcoin in protective case on wood surface, symbolizing a tough workday.

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    No
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Call the police. Why do people think they can get away with these things?

    Alexander Cameron
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hope non crypto people know that a physical bitcoin does not exist. It is a figment of imagination.

    Rachel Reynolds
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this is right up there with the fake bills that contain scripture. I don't care if they go to church, there's a special place in hell for those people.

    Inservio Smurf
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Surely that cannot be legal tender, can it? 1BTC is like 80-90K in US dollars

    Timbob
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Am I stupid ? Isn’t that worth a lot of money ?

    Tom Brincefield
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's worthless. Bitcoins don't have any kind of physical representation. They also aren't legal tender, so the only way to use them for a purchase is if the seller is willing to accept them.

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    KatSaidWhat
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, that would be me calling the cops.

    Lexus Panther
    Community Member
    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow thats worth a gazillion pounds. You can buy your own chocolate factory now,

    Lindy Mac
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This worth nothing - crypto is not physical.... so yeah.... hope the place has cameras so the cops can find him.

    Janet Graham
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How much is bitcoin worth now?

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    #36

    Someone At Work Stole One Of My Muffins

    Chocolate chip muffin package missing a muffin with funny message about someone's worst day at work joke.

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    DowntownStevieB
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I worked with a food thief and my former boss had to PUT HER NAME ON HER BANANAS...INDIVIDUALLY!!

    KatSaidWhat
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Please tell me she scratched it into the skin?

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    Renaissance man
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Buy you some muffin mix, make homemade muffins with chocolate chips. Only instead of using chocolate chips you get to use Ex-Lax ! Freeze the Ex-Lax chocolate bars and put it in a baggie and then break it up and mix it in the mix! (the more you use the better )Then put a sign on it that has your name on it… You'll find out who the thief is real quick. (Don't ask me how I know this)

    Lizzie R
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just quit my job after 15 and a half years. I worked minimum wage the entire time, because it is a small business. I got nothing but a "good luck" from the boss on my last day.

    Kakashisith
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That`s why I never brought food to work.

    KatSaidWhat
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I sent a whatsapp one monday morning saying I hoped that whoever ate my food over the weekend planned on replacing it, knowing full well it was one of only two as did everyone else. Didn't have to name to shame.

    Holly Herr
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sharing a fridge always leads to this, unfortunately 😢

    LJ williams
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Happens a lot at wo so disrespectful

    Lexus Panther
    Community Member
    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    White boards?. I remember those old blackboards with chalk

    Bill Kubeck
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've seen a couple of good stories about people who sprayed their stuff with food-safe UV dye, then used a UV flashlight to follow the trail.

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    #37

    I Baked Cookies Last Night To Bring To A Work Meeting. Dropped Them Just Before The Meeting

    Cookies spilled on the office floor, scattered in containers, illustrating a worst day at work scenario.

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    Panda-sized Potato
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some of them haven't touched the ground yet.

    bacon
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    5 second rule, quick!

    Janet C
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Meh. Pick 'em up and put 'em back on the tray. Whose to know? LOL

    Farnzy
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "At least once a year I like to bring in some of my Kevin's Famous Chili. The trick is to undercook the onions. Everybody is going to get to know each other in the pot. I'm serious about this stuff. I'm up the night before, pressing garlic, and dicing whole tomatoes. I toast my own ancho chiles. It's a recipe passed down from Malones for generations - it's probably the thing I do best."

    Geoffrey Scott
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Daughter bought donuts for her crew for a Saturday shift. Didn't have day care, Son-in-law was out of town. Left him in the conference room for a bit, came back, EVERY donut had 1 bite out of it. By the way "the purple ones are VERY tasty". I call my 5 yr old grandson Dunkin now.

    mikedtw
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Depending on how you feel about your co-workers, you could have simply picked them all up and put them back on the tray :-)

    John Seidel
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'll take all the cookies that hit the floor!

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    #38

    Wife Was Surprised Coming Back From Her Break At Work

    Text exchange about a bad day at work; person takes break, returns to unexpected scene, ends up fired.

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    Kalikima
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Had that happen to me, during my training. Came back to the office to finish my paperwork, I had just finished the insurance part, and my manager was there with a laptop with the big boss on it. I knew it didn't look good for me then, and I was right.

    Skogsrået
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She got fired for taking a smoke break?

    PattonPawter
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    According to OP, his wife was used as a scapegoat for the company’s problems

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    #39

    So This Just Happened At My Work. I Work At Dunkin'

    Car crashes into cafe window, causing workplace chaos with scattered bottles and supplies. Worst day at work scene.

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    JenniB
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is why if you are ever in a store that has parking at the door do NOT sit near the windows. This happens more often than you think and plazas are starting to install metal or concrete poles to prevent this but not all will...

    Lexus Panther
    Community Member
    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Excuse me young person is this my car?

    Lindy Mac
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I saw a meme... probably on BP ...Arby's had this happen and the meme was " We're Open!Please Park Outside"

    Kevin B
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh sure, you guys are all "Welcome to Dunkin'." until I pull into the lobby, then it's "No! Stop, are you crazy!".

    B
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That driver was the definition of hangry.

    Lyone Fein
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Doesn’t this actually make everything easier for everyone, except the owner/manager?

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    #40

    The Chocolate My Work Gave Us As A Christmas Gift Had Bugs Inside Of It

    Chocolate candy with a bug inside, held in hand with text overlay: "Omg guys I thought it was just a rumour." Worst day at work.

    I wasn't the only one, I just thought it was a rumor going around my workplace but low it happened to me too. I feel bad because it definitely wasn't my store manager's fault and they were trying their best for us.

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    GalPalAl
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When I was in high school MANY years ago, we received some kind of world's best chocolate scam chocolate that had maggots in it.

    Gourdeous
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ferrero richer quite commonly have maggots, which I guess were eggs in the nuts when the chocs were made? I've had 2 in my lifetime

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    #41

    Me At My Old Job As A Cashier, Dead Of Winter In Canada Our Heaters Broke And The Front Door Wouldn’t Close Fully, But They Still Made Us Work. This Was My Outfit That Day

    Employee in winter gear at work, shivering behind a counter in a chilly store, illustrating a bad day at work.

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    ManuelQue
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hope someone complained to the labour board.

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    #42

    Bad Day At Work

    Construction vehicle in ditch by ocean, representing a worker's worst day at work.

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    Beak Hookage
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh geez, I hope there wasn't someone in the cab when this happened.

    #43

    Accidentally Made A Bomb At Work

    Kitchen disaster with spilled food on stove and floor, illustrating a worst day at work scenario.

    I froze a salmon chowder in a pot for quick reheating, then while it was reheating the bottom part boiled before the top thawed, so pressure built up in the pot until it ejected a 10lb plug of frozen soup upwards with enough momentum to destroy our range hood, and then carry the soupcicle all the way across the kitchen. Thankfully nobody was hurt but I got to spend the rest of the day scrubbing salmon out of every nook and cranny in the kitchen. And thankfully I get to learn from this mistake, when I could have easily been seriously injured.

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    Dane Watson
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How are people opening those cupboards on the right? 🤔

    Mike F
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Soupcicle" 😂😂😂😂

    Pandasizing World Peace
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This description made me laugh out loud. How long did it take to get the smell of salmon out of that room?

    Trash Panda
    Community Member
    Premium
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Meanwhile in another BP thread: "check out this idiot who almost blew up the office."

    DavesNotHere
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One more reason no seafood in the office kitchen...

    Upstaged75
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's not an office. Looks like a professional kitchen.

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    #44

    Been Desperate For A Job For Months. Finally Got Hired At A Restaurant Only To Be Sent This By The Manager 2 Days Later

    Text message about work rejection for a serving job, mentioning the need for morning servers and considering future positions.

    I've been looking for a job to support my wife and I while we go to school since my last job was sales and wasn't paying the bills. Went in to a sushi restaurant to drop off a resume and they wanted an interview on the spot. They offered me the job right then and even asked if I had any other prospects because they've had a couple people recently get hired and then immediately leave to take another job. Seems unprofessional to me to ask about that and then do the equivalent to me. At this point, I don't know what to do. I've applied for at least 25 jobs here in my college town and nobody is hiring. I don't know how we're going to pay our rent or our credit cards off this month. Sorry for the sob story, just needed to vent.

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    Skogsrået
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That sucks, i hope things gets better for them.

    Hellcaste's Wife
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My husband is unhireable. Back in 2014, he started having serious back problems. This is a man who has done senior-level IT work in the White House, Treasury Dept, etc. Because of his back, he couldn't work for several years. Now, IT won't take him because of the gap years and regular jobs won't take him...because who wants to work for Burger King when they did IT work for the White House (that's their thoughts)? It's frustrating for him. He's going back to school now for a career change. But it's hard when you're about to turn 50 and then have to face ageism on top of it.

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    #45

    Some Teacher Is Having A Bad Day At School Today

    Office printer malfunction with toner spilled everywhere, marking a worst day at work scenario.

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    #46

    Got A Croissant At Dunkin Donuts. When I Bit Into It At Work I Found A Screw In It

    Croissant with a s***w nearby on paper, next to a pen, illustrating someone's worst day at work.

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    Inigo Montoya
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I see your croissant is nut-free. 🔩

    L Norton
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They charge extra for filled croissant

    #47

    Great Start To A Monday At Work (Prescription, I Cannot See Without Them)

    Broken glasses on a desk, representing a worst day at work scenario.

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    Armac
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bit of super glue

    Bi.Felicia
    Community Member
    Premium
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's why you order multiple pairs from Zenni. You can literally buy 10-15+ pairs of complete prescription eyeglasses for $100. They have so many different styles and options, even sunglasses.

    Toika Gao
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now you can use one eye while the other one gets some rest

    #48

    My Boss Got Pizza For Everyone And Even Ordered A Dairy-Free One For Me. I Came Back From Break And Someone Scrapped All Of The Toppings Off Of It And Left The Crust

    Unevenly cut pizza slices in a box, depicting a bad day at work mishap.

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    SewingStaffy
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That’s a d**k move of your colleagues

    ᏕᏂᎥᎥᏁᎧ &lt;3
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh, great heavens the one on the right is completely WHITE

    Wysteria_Rose
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Once knew someone who invited a mutual friend to their house for lunch. Said they would provide pizza. It was a frozen pizza but they were fine with that. Until the person took it out of the oven and while it was still hot, they scraped the ENTIRE top layer of pepperoni and cheese off into the trash. The mutual said they'd never been so shocked by anything in their life.

    Zaach
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    8 months ago

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    Meat eaters always eat the vegetarian pizzas first

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    #49

    Less Than A Year Into My First Job, And My Company Is Two Weeks Late On Paying Me

    Low bank balances illustrating a worst day at work with Credit Builder $3.44, Checking $0.06, Savings $0.00.

    Does anyone know where to find a large aquatic mythical creature in the Scottish highlands?

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    Maples Dad
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Huh? What's Nessie got to do with anything?

    Bi.Felicia
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I recognize that banking app as a fellow Chimeinian.

    #50

    About To Leave For My First Day Of Work, Knocked My Taillight Cover Off Trying To Clear Some Snow And Ice Off My Car. Guess It's Gonna Be One Of Those Days

    Broken rear car light from snow brush accident, illustrating a bad day at work scenario.

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    #51

    Someone Sent The Wrong Message In My Mom’s Work Groupchat. They Blamed It On Their Nephew

    Smartphone showing a text blunder, highlighting someone's worst day at work.

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    Skogsrået
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Suuuure, it was the "nephew". I wonder who that text was for? 🤔

    Crystalwitch60
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    😂😂we believe her don’t we 🤦‍♀️😂😂thousands wouldn’t ,😂

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    El Dee
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At least he wasn't bombing Yemen..

    #52

    Someone Broke Our Toilet At Work Today

    Broken office restroom toilet with scattered pieces, illustrating a worst day at work scenario.

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    Debby Keir
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Went to a work conference one time, and our unpopular manager got the 'superior' room at the hotel. Sat on the loo, and the whole thing toppled over and cut her 'behind'. Of course we didn't laugh.

    Crissy Newbury
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Those pieces don’t look like they fit the broken area.

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    #53

    Zipper Broke 10 Minutes After Getting Into Work

    Stuck zipper on black fabric, highlighting a workday mishap.

    There is no way to fix it, I've managed to get a paper clip through the fabric so it's staying in place at least, but it's clearly visible. Will have to spend all day pulling my top down to make sure it covers the zip... 10 hours to go.

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    #54

    Hours Of Work Left: 5. Extra Chairs: 0. Sore Buttocks: 1

    Broken office chair pieces scattered, highlighting a worst day at work.

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    Skogsrået
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Must be really bad quality if it breaks like that.

    PataSata
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    8 months ago

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    'murica ? Where things look like things, but aren't?

    Mike F
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Actually the OP is from Canada, got any hate for them?

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    #55

    Wait What

    Person at work realizes they're wearing mismatched shoes, highlighting a challenging day.

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    Ace
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I doubt anyone would have noticed, TBH. At least they're the same colour and shape.

    Inigo Montoya
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And they are both on the correct foot. That's more than I can accomplish some mornings.

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    Mel in Real Life
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But didn't they notice they didn't have to tie the laces in one of them? LOL

    Ryan Mercer
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just another day at the chocolate factory.

    Fullo Shit
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Only Hank Schroeder would notice

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    #56

    Car Next To My Car At My Gas Station Job Caught Fire

    Car on fire in parking lot at night, signifying worst day at work. Nearby red car, fire extinguisher on ground.

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    Marat Singh Farout
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why are you filming and not driving away

    Zaach
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not sure if I would gt that close

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    Ace
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love the little fire extinguisher sitting so forlornly on the side of the road. No, little buddy, nothing you can do here.

    Glix Drap
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Doesn't look like Tesla, but I could be wrong.

    Bi.Felicia
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It looks like it might be a Nissan?

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    Jesse
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At least it wasn't yours

    Skogsrået
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Might still get burn damages from being too close to the burning car.

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    #57

    I Spent 3 Weeks Making A Mask For My Office Halloween Contest And I Couldn’t Participate Because I Got Stuck In A Customer Meeting. So Yeah… I Dressed Up For Nothing

    Person in green monster mask as a witch at work, showcasing the worst day at work.

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    Beak Hookage
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At least the meeting was a lot more interesting.

    Nancy Lynch
    Community Member
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Save the mask for next year!

    Lene
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You could always wear it next Halloween. Or just wear it on random days to scare the shìt out of your coworkers.

    #58

    This Happened To A Friend At Work

    Damaged logistics van with a broken door on a cobblestone road, showing a worker's worst day at work.

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    #59

    Had My Phone In My Pocket, Bumped Into The Corner Of A Low Filing Cabinet At Work. Shattered The Camera Right In The Middle

    "Broken phone camera lens held by a person, depicting a worst day at work moment."

    I try to take such good care of my phones, this one really hurts since it never even left my pocket.

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    Toika Gao
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I guess you owe that phone your genetic legacy

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    #60

    Arrived To My Office This Morning To See My Monitors Like This

    Office desk with fallen monitor arms, sanitizer bottles, and scattered items, symbolizing a bad day at work.

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    Beak Hookage
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I see a robot who just decided to give up.

    Nota Robot
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You and me both, monitor... you and me both.

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    #61

    A Nice Couple Dumped An Entire Bottle Of Ketchup In Between The Cracks Of The Booth And Because There Was A 20 Minute Wait For A 15 Minute Order

    Sauce spilled on a restaurant booth seat with napkin cleaning up, depicting a worst day at work scenario.

    I work at Smashburger, which is a sit down no drive thru fast food place similar to Five Guys. At least the one I work at is. This couple came in and ordered crispy chicken sandwiches, which take 15 minutes to make (it’s the longest thing to make on the menu; the burgers are ideally supposed to take 8 minutes). Sometimes they drop the crispy chicken patty in the oil before hand, trying to guess if someone will order one so that it won’t take as long. One person, before this couple came in, had ordered a chicken sandwich, so the next chicken sandwich was guaranteed to take 15 minutes or longer because we have to wait for the other one to finish.
    So this couple orders a crispy chicken sandwich, and we get it out to them and their other burger they got in 20 minutes. They glared at me when I gave them their food and said “sorry for the wait.” Then when they left, I noticed they left their trays at the table, and I looked to find what is in the photos. Which was an entire bottle of ketchup put between the cushions of the booth, and then a bunch into the lids (which is valid I do that but there is also so much in there) and a bunch into the salt shaker and smeared across the other side which I didn’t notice until after I took the photos.
    I had to take the cushions off the booth and scoop ketchup out with that rag
    TL;DR
    Couple emptied a ketchup bottle all over a booth area because of a 5 minute extra wait.

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    Earthquake903
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I bet I know who they voted for

    Ashtophet’sRevenge
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Did you tell them it would take longer when they ordered? They’re horrible for doing what they did, but may have gone elsewhere if they were in a hurry….

    Skogsrået
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe the waiter should have told them how long it would take but if they were in a hurry they should have said so, communication goes both ways you see. There is no excuse for what they did.

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    #62

    How My Night At Work Went

    Broken mug on kitchen floor, hand holding handle, illustrating a worst day at work.

    Let’s put handles on it they said. That’ll be revolutionary, they said.

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    #63

    Tried To Go To Work, Icy Road Said No

    Damaged truck in snowy landscape, rear end severely crushed, highlighting a worst day at work scenario.

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    #64

    There Was An Attempt To Park Her Car At Work Near A Canal

    Car nose-down in marina accident, worker documenting a worst day at work.

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    Bi.Felicia
    Community Member
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is the weight of the car being held up by just the small metal post on the dock?

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    #65

    How To Get Your Hands Dirtier By Washing Them

    Sink overflowing at work causing a mess, capturing a worst day scenario.

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    Tardis42
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe sediment working it's way out. Probably the result of work being done on the pipes somewhere. I suspect they knew it was going to happen, otherwise, why take a picture of the clean running water before.

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    #66

    Broke My Finger At Work, Got Fired After The Substance Test. All At The End Of A 12 Hour Night Shift

    Injured hand in a cast on wooden floor, reflecting a worst day at work incident.

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    Hey Kat
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Typically the after injury d**g tests test for amphetamines, marijuana, pcp, c*****e, etc. Mostly non prescribed d***s. Plus when you go in for testing, they have you put down any prescription d***s you are currently taking in case they show up. If they were fired, they most likely tested positive for illegal d***s. Also, they would have had to have signed a notice when they began employment outlining this procedure.

    Rob D
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's still s****y for the every day worker who just goes home and smokes some pot to relax. These policies exist to allow a company to avoid paying. Post-accident d**g testing should be confined to anything that could have immediately influenced the accident.

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    Doug Moyer
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For the confused people in the comments, they did the substance test after a work-related injury. This is for legal purposes to insure against being sued.

    Skogsrået
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Did they fail the test cause of meds/pain killers that they were taking for that broken hand?

    PataSata
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    well, don't do substances. Whatever that encompasses.

    Ashlie Benson
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It encompasses everything, even legal things. Like alcohol or marijuana.

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    #67

    Chipped My Tooth On A Hard Straw. Start My New Job Tomorrow

    A surprised person in a car having the worst day at work.

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    real mccoy
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That’s not terrible. I once broke the entire bottom half of both of my front teeth off because I tripped on a pile of road salt. At least with a small chip like that you can still manage eating until you get it fixed.

    Kiss Army
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When my dad was in his final illness, I would grind my teeth from stress. I now have a small chip in my front tooth to remember him by.

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    Jake Bertz
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've broken not one, but two molars on gordetto rye chips. Didn't learn my lesson after the first time.

    Trash Panda
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    8 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hope your boyfriend is careful

    Sheldon Best
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There is no possibility that this tooth fractured because of a "hard straw ". Likely a previous repair that debonded

    #68

    It's Too Cold Here To Work From Home

    Phone temperature warning screen showing limited functionality, capturing a worst day at work scenario.

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    Jack Snodgrass
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My home office wasn't setup for heat. I have to fire up a space heater when I get up in the mornings. The other day it was 33 deg F inside when I got up. Took a bit to warm up that day.

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    #69

    An Entire Tray Of Semolina Pudding Leaked In The Oven At Work At The Busiest Time

    Messy workday with spilled food on a storage rack in a kitchen, adding to a challenging day at work.

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    Skogsrået
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The oven looks like a fridge?

    Sleepy children love Moon
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    in restaurants or bakeries that need to make a lot of stuff at once time or keep things hot, they often have ovens that look like this to maximize the number of things that can be made/kept at one time, taking up less space than normal ovens

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    LNB87
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I read this as Salmonella Pudding lol

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    #70

    Broke My Favorite Stress Squeezie At Work. It Looks Horribly Inappropriate. I'm In HR

    Spilled milk on desk near keyboard and leaking banana toy, showcasing a worst day at work scenario.

    I have several NeeDoh stress squeezies and loved the banana most because it fit my small hands. I'm on my last week at this godsforsaken company and they're pushing my last nerve to the brink. The stupid stress banana ruptured during a Teams call with my boss. Beware the Groovy Fruit NeeDoh pack.

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    Toika Gao
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just tell them you were relieving your stress!

    Inigo Montoya
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "I was just squeezing my banana when it squirted all over!"

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    #71

    My Work Truck Caught Fire Today. Two Hours From Home

    SUV breakdown at night with damaged wheel, representing worst day at work scenario.

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    #72

    When A Coworker Does Not Look Behind And It Leads To A Domino Falling Of Multiple Product Bins. Thankfully Nobody Was Hurt Or Behind Those Aisles When This Happened

    Warehouse disaster with toppled crates and scattered items, highlighting a worst day at work scenario.

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    Deta Rossiter
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    those bins are usually on racks for this exact reason

    Paulina
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, they're stackable but not to the point of replacing high shelves!

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    KLL
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How was this legal to begin with?

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    #73

    Had Grandma's Stuffed Bell Peppers All Ready For Lunch At Work, And Then

    Broken glass jar and spilled food on floor, a worst day at work.

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    #74

    My Alarm Somehow Failed To Go Off And It Cost Me My Job

    Missed alarm notification at 6:30 AM, indicating a worst day at work.

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    For All Pedernity
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Getting fired for oversleeping? Gotta be Murica.

    Neb
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Eh, might depend on position/work.

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    Nosirrow
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Anxiety is the best alarm. It wakes me up way before my alarm.

    Neb
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I learned that if I am low on sleep all week, I manage to automatically turn off alarm on Friday and not even remember it. So now I set at least 2 alarms 5 minutes apart.

    #75

    It’s Just Laying There

    Detached braid on the floor beside a person's leg, symbolizing a worst day at work mishap.

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    L Norton
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That isn't so bad. All my hair left me when I was in my 20's. Never to return..... It's been several decades

    Carrie B
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hair extensions, I assumed.

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