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While some employees are praised for how hardworking and reliable they are, others don’t stretch themselves thin over work-related matters. That’s fair enough; not everyone is equally eager to walk the extra mile when they don’t have to.
But some employees do so little, they barely cover what’s expected of them; and even then, often in a way that makes their superiors want to smack their hand to their forehead (or facepalm, as the youth would say). Today, we have gathered some of the best of such facepalm moments, shared on the ‘Not My Job’ subreddit, which perfectly depict just how little some employees are willing to do. Scroll down to find them on the list below and enjoy.
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#1
A Fork In The Road
The Original Bruno 2 years ago
Someone listened to Yogi Berra, Yankees catcher, alleged koan philosopher and ursine inspiration: "When you come to a fork in the road, take it!"
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#3
Not My Job To Add The Subtitles
Alex Davis 2 years ago
As a deaf person I rely on captions and you often see some very weird mistakes. Auto captions are the bane of my life, they can be very funny with mis hearing words but also means I miss out on what is being said. I'm 'lucky' that I used to be hearing, so know what words sounds like so can say the wrong sentence/ word in my head and try and work out what it was meant to say. Those who are deaf from birth can't. I wish more video content creators would add human written captions to their videos. Doesn't just help those who can't hear, but also those watching in public with no headphones and those who speak that language as a second language.
There are many reasons some people don’t feel eager to do their best at work. It’s safe to assume that not feeling appreciated or looked after is likely to be one of them. Unfortunately, recent statistics reveal that only a few employed adults can say their employer really cares for their well-being.
Gallup’s 2022 survey found that fewer than one in four employed people think that their employer cares for their well-being. Data shows that the number has reached the lowest point in almost a decade, which followed a somewhat sudden rise during the pandemic.
#4
Yup Boss, I Ordered A Normal-Sized Amount Of Fries For Our Normal-Sized Store
#5
Published The Headline, Boss
According to Gallup, a decade ago, in 2013, the number of employees who felt cared for wasn’t high either, comprising roughly 23.5% full and part-time workers in the US. By 2019, it increased to 29%, which rose to 49% just a year later in 2020.
That’s because faced with the outbreak of Covid, companies showed genuine concern and came up with plans to ensure the well-being of their employees during the difficult time.
#6
This Kind Of Belongs Here
#7
Made The Name Tags For The Conference, Boss
A 2020 survey revealed that more employed people started viewing their company in a more positive (43%) rather than negative (23%) light after seeing the way they handled the pandemic; roughly a third of respondents said the company’s response didn’t alter their opinion about it.
Some of the main steps workplaces took to ensure the well-being of their employees, according to the survey, were encouraging them to stay at home if sick, limiting exposure between them and the customers, and facilitating remote work to the best of their ability, among other things.
#9
Weather Update Posted Boss
#10
The Return To School Is Coming Strong
#11
Got You All Wired Up, Sir
Gallup found that since the peak in 2020, when employees felt cared for the most, the fond feeling has been slowly fading away. Needless to say, the companies don’t benefit from that much.
That’s because employees feeling well-taken care of are significantly less likely to actively look for a new job or report experiencing burnout; they are also more likely to strongly advocate for their company and feel more engaged at work. Their views and actions might do a 180, though, if they don’t feel comfortable in the workplace.
#12
Finished Putting Up The Sign Boss
#13
Yep Lockers Are Done Boss. What Do You Mean There Is A Problem?
#14
Clothing Display Done Boss!
While the extent to which employees feel tended to is diminishing, the level of work-related stress has reportedly been on the rise over the recent years. Surveys show that 2022 was the second year in a row when employee stress levels reached new heights as roughly 44% of them admit to feeling work-related anxiety.
#15
My Contract Never Stated I Had To Move Rocks Away. Thank You Very Much
#16
Cr*ppy Submission:
#17
Printed The Name Of The Author
Quite often, high levels of stress at work lead to burnout, which can become the reason a person resorts to doing the bare minimum. But let’s be honest, chances are some employees are just lazy, and that might lead to similar results.
Some people even believe that the two are connected; nearly three in four of them say that laziness can contribute to workplace stress.
#18
Everything Is Fine Boss
#19
Made The Warning Label Boss
#20
Installed The Playground Boss
Whether stressed, lazy, or unmotivated due to lack of care from the company, (or for any other reason, for that matter) some workers don’t feel the need to impress anyone with their performance or earn the title of the employee of the month. And while that might be upsetting for their employers, members of the ‘Not My Job’ community can get a hearty laugh at some of the examples of their achievements.
If you have enjoyed browsing this list of images of a job not-so-well done, continue to our previous editions on the subreddit here and here to find more.
#21
My School Bought Modern Stuff. The Projector Was Placed Under The Screen
#22
So Which Eye Did He Injure?
#23
Installed Those TV's In The Headrests!
#24
Ok What The F**k
#25
Shower Vent Installed, Boss!
#26
Apparently 2 City Planners In My Jome Town Hated Each Other. We Call Them The Slant Streets
Lydsylou (she/her) 2 years ago
I don't think anyone can truly understand how much this picture annoys me. Sure have your stupid argument but DON'T RUIN MY NICE STRAIGHT LINES
#27
Installed The Water Faucet, Boss
#28
I Posted The Job Offer Boss
Anyone-for-tea? 2 years ago
Maybe this wasn’t a mistake and someone thought they’d name and shame Arthur Grand Technologies!
Michael Largey 2 years ago
I suspect that at this company it goes without saying.
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Whitefox 2 years ago
OO I had to follow up on this one. Turns out an ex employee took an existing post, edited it and reposted it from his own account. He is presently dealing with legal issues over this!
JayWantsACat 2 years ago
I could totally see the employee editing back in the text that was removed from the original posting. Sure, doesn't mean he shouldn't get sued but I could obviously see something like the edited text actually being real.
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dayngerkat 2 years ago
The company stated the job posting was not authorized or posted by active Arthur Grand employees. The company said a former employee edited an existing posting, added discriminatory language, and reposted the position through his own account.
Mab 2 years ago
“ The company denies responsibility for the posting but appears to be having trouble keeping their story straight. Originally, they blamed the posting on “a new junior recruiter” at the firm. This excuse had been anticipated on Twitter in the post, “How long before they blame an intern or say they were hacked?” That posted was proven to be correct on both points when Arthur Grand later changed its official statement to include, “This job posting was neither authorized nor posted by Arthur Grand or its employees. A former employee took an existing posting and added discriminatory language, then reposted it through his own account. Necessary legal action has been initiated.”” https://www.channelfutures.com/diversity-inclusion/arthur-grand-technologies-whites-only-job-posting-sparks-furor
James Howell 2 years ago
I'm so, so surprised this was in Texas. Ya know, there's a gated community in the Dullass area called The PEECAN PLANTATION.... You know, the inclusive community where they don't have street lights. So my oxygen thief uncle says. Brightest part of his life, living there. Funny, nobody of color lives there....hmmmm
#29
Fixed Bridge, Boss
Donkey boi 2 years ago
Anyone know where this is? I have a hacksaw and an impulse to do stupid things.
#30
Hungary Received 170k Euros From Eu Fund To Build A Tree Top Walk. Unfortunately The Forest Was Cut Down Before The Walkway Was Completed
#31
Wasn’t Sure If This Fit Here
#32
Downloaded That Image And Added It To The Packaging Boss
#33
Those Are Two Separate Meats
#34
They Just Installed These New Bins At My Work
#35
Made The Sign Boss
#36
Programmed The Sign, Boss
#37
I Picked The Elephant Picture Boss
#38
Installed The Carbon Monoxide Detector Boss
#39
Proof Read The Article, Boss
#40
It's Fine. This Is Fine
#41
I Hope They Have A Poop Knife
#43
Found This In Mexico
#44
Bike Path Is Fixed, Boss!
#45
Put The Sign On The Signpost Boss
EmiTheEpic 2 years ago
Not my original comment idea, but I better have my ticket, don’t want a poor donkey out in the cold!
#46
Designed The Poster Boss!
#47
Installed The Electric Stove, Boss
#48
At Least He Labeled It
#49
Asphalting In Bor
#50
A Very Tall Girl
#51
iPhone 14 Is Out & This Walmart Still Has The iPhone 6 Poster Up From 8 Years Ago
#52
Cycling Lane Done, Boss!
#53
This Happens Way More Than It Should
#54
Signs Are Up Boss
#55
Measured The Cutlery Tray Boss!
Ty Stratton-Quirk 2 years ago
To be fair, the bamboo used to make the tray was harvested on Gallifrey.
#56
Delivered That Package, Boss
#57
Wrote The Click Bait Title, Boss
#58
Finished Nailing The Roof Down Boss, Headed Out For The Day
#59
Put In That School Crossing Sign Boss!
#60
Nearby Town Got A New Roundabout With An Obstical To Look Out For
#61
Installed The Microwave Boss
#62
Replaced The Toilet Paper Boss!
#63
Not A**hole But F**king With U
#64
Done With The Street Signs, Boss (From R/Rance)
A Wild Bean (they/them/any) 2 years ago
Well obviously this is in australia, so it makes perfect sense /s
#65
Labeled The Parking Space, Boss
#66
Put The Amiibo In The Box, Boss
#67
Stole From Memphis Sub
EarthGrowl 2 years ago
HA! HA! Yeah, that fits Memphis. They don't give a F! The streets of Memphis súćƙ!
#68
Green Is The New Bronze Boss
#69
Fixed The Stripings On This Airport
#70
Put On The Stop Button Boss!
#71
Managed The Cables Boss!
#72
Posted The Ad, Boss
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RandomEpiBioPerson 2 years ago
I was ok with the list content for entertainment, but I did thumbs down most of the stuff because the list is currently labeled as "not my job", and most of the things in here are actually the person's job, they are just failing terribly, so it should be labeled as job fails or something. I'm ok with more lists like this, just with better labeling.
Eric Sandoval 2 years ago
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pedantry
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RandomEpiBioPerson 2 years ago
I was ok with the list content for entertainment, but I did thumbs down most of the stuff because the list is currently labeled as "not my job", and most of the things in here are actually the person's job, they are just failing terribly, so it should be labeled as job fails or something. I'm ok with more lists like this, just with better labeling.
Eric Sandoval 2 years ago
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pedantry
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