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Article created by: Justinas Keturka

Motivating your employees to go above and beyond the call of duty is a fantabulously complicated puzzle for managers. A fair wage, good company culture, and proper growth opportunities are great, but they’re not always enough. Some workers simply show up and do their jobs to the letter—but not the spirit of the request.

That’s where the 'I Did The Job, Boss’ subreddit comes in. It’s an online community whose members document some of the most egregious cases when people do the absolute bare minimum. Technically, they did their jobs. But practically, there’s a lot left to be desired. A picture is worth a thousand words, so scroll down to see what this looks like in practice.

Bored Panda wanted to learn more about how managers can successfully motivate employees their employees, so we reached out to award-winning business psychologist Lee Chambers. He is the founder of Male Allies UK and Essentialise Workplace Wellbeing. You’ll find the insights he shared with us as you read on.

#1

We're Going Green Boss

Hand holding a paper straw wrapped in plastic, showing a humorous example of workers not going above and beyond the call of duty.

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    I'm Not A Robot

    Tweet showing a humorous example of a worker doing the job without going above and beyond, checking off a paper reCAPTCHA.

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    #3

    Used The Billboard To Sell More Chicken Strips Boss

    Sonic drive-in sign with humorous worker message about chicken losing job and chicken strips price.

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    #4

    Write A Dictionary Definition For Horse

    Tweet from Amazing facts about the first Polish language dictionary including simple horse definition, highlighting workers did not go beyond.

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    #5

    Put Up The Evacuation Plan, Boss

    Evacuation plan with a single sticky note that says run, illustrating workers not going above and beyond the call of duty.

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    #6

    They Installed The Alarm, Boss

    Smoke detector with the installed date humorously labeled as the ceiling, showing minimal worker effort.

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    #7

    Where's My Raise Boss?

    Mile marker 419.99 on Interstate 70 in Colorado as a creative worker solution to prevent theft of mile marker 420.

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    #8

    I Translated It To Spanish, Boss

    Wooden signs at a construction site with workers' humorous messages showing they did not go above and beyond the call of duty.

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    #9

    The Staircase Is Complete, Boss!

    Tree stump left in tiled stairs, showing workers definitely did not go above and beyond in the job repair.

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    #10

    He Did The Job

    Old security camera installed facing the ceiling above a sign about constant video surveillance, showing lack of proper job effort.

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    #11

    I Painted The Mercedes, Boss!

    Pink Mercedes car on a busy road, illustrating workers who did not go above and beyond the call of duty.

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    #12

    I Tried My Best To Write His Name

    Coffee cup with name misspelled as cark, showcasing workers not going above and beyond the call of duty.

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    #13

    No Smoking

    Oil tanker labeled with literal text instead of Arabic, showcasing workers not going above and beyond the job.

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    #14

    Made The Sign To Attract More Customers Boss

    Banner at a used car lot humorously advertising cars under $4,000 with a disclaimer negating the claim.

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    #15

    I Added Eyes To The Photo Boss

    Class photo where worker's eyes closed, and photographer did a job by cutting and pasting new eyes on top.

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    #16

    Put The Sign Up Boss

    Man partially hidden behind a bathroom mirror with a sign saying mirrors are out of order, showing workers not going beyond duty.

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    #17

    Teachers Making Quizzes

    Form with error message showing first name entered as text instead of required number, highlighting worker mistake.

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    #18

    An Appropriate Subtitle

    Man in chef uniform speaking in kitchen setting, illustrating workers not going above and beyond the call of duty.

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    #19

    I Made The Wheelchair Ramp, Boss

    Wooden stairs with a wheelchair ramp that is unsafe, showing workers not going above and beyond the call of duty.

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    #20

    Cant Be Asked

    A patch of grass left uncut next to an orange cone, illustrating workers who did not go above and beyond the call of duty.

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    #21

    Listed Some Of The Allergies Boss

    Checkbox form with a confusing allergy option listed as allergies instead of specific allergens workers did not go above and beyond

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    #22

    Hiring Sign Of The Week

    Sign humorously showing impossible cashier job requirements, illustrating workers not going above and beyond the call of duty.

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    #23

    I Made The Political Campaign Poster Boss

    Political campaign poster questioning women's safety on Delhi roads with a candidate promising dedication and service.

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    #24

    I Wrote The Google Page Boss

    Screenshot of a search query about determining a tree's age, illustrating workers not going above and beyond the call of duty.

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    #25

    I Mean

    A roadside sign reading my boss told me to change the sign so I did, illustrating workers not going above and beyond.

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    #26

    I Programmed The Forgot Password Button Boss

    Login screen showing a forget password prompt with humor about workers doing the job but not going beyond.

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    #27

    Freshly Painted In My Home Town Today

    Road marking with the word school misspelled as shcool, showcasing a worker not going above and beyond the job.

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    #28

    I For Lady B-I-Rd

    Children's alphabet book open to pages featuring letters H and I with images of a horse and a ladybird illustrating the words.

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    #29

    This Fits

    Cake with a USB drive image printed on it, showing workers not going above and beyond the call of duty.

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    #30

    What Do You Mean By "This Is A Historical Monument"?

    Visible wiring installed in an ornate historic building, showing workers did not go above and beyond the call of duty.

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    #31

    What Were They Thinking?

    Woman demonstrating a fire signal box designed to lock hands and prevent false alarms at work, workers not going beyond duty

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    #32

    I Painted The Angles Boss

    Door installed with angle measurements on the floor humorously showing how far it opens, illustrating workers not going above and beyond.

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    #33

    I Labeled The Package Boss

    Hand covering part of a shipping label with delivery instructions about surprise party supplies, showing worker behavior.

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    #34

    I Wrote The Parking Sign Boss

    Parking sign showing 2-hour parking allowed only between 7 PM to 8 PM, a humorous example of workers not going beyond duty.

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    #35

    I Put Up The Tiles, Boss

    Pig illustration on tiled wall with several tiles misplaced, showcasing workers not going above and beyond the call of duty.

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    #36

    I Did The Job Boss Lmao And It's So Amazing

    Indoor water slide ending above a pool with a basketball hoop oddly installed mid-slide, showing lack of job effort.

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    #37

    I See You

    Man wearing surveillance cameras as glasses, smiling while a child laughs nearby, showing workers not going above and beyond.

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