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It's human to make mistakes. But that doesn't mean we can't laugh at them!

The subreddit r/onejob is an online community based on funny occupation mishaps — like, installing the stairs upside-down or being unable to hold a straight line when marking the road — and it's the official depository for the classic "You Had One Job!" posts.

So let's continue scrolling and have a nervous laugh looking at the examples of why AI will probably overtake us in the workforce. Yay!

For more similar pics, check out Bored Panda's earlier publications on the subreddit here and here!

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Ah Yes, I Must Be A Zombie To Be Filling Out This Insurance Application

Ah Yes, I Must Be A Zombie To Be Filling Out This Insurance Application

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It's sometimes hard to tell if the people responsible for the mess in these photos have caused it due to their lack of experience, on purpose, or because of some force majeure.

One of the UK's highest-rated life coaches who has coached psychologists, doctors, therapists, neuroscientists as well as athletes, celebrities, and high net-worth individuals, Nick Hatter, told Bored Panda there can be a number of reasons why people feel unmotivated. "What differentiates us from an animate object (like a rock) is the fact that we have certain needs that must be met by our environment if we are to be psychologically healthy," the author of The 7 Questions said.

"According to the Humans Givens model of psychotherapy, we all have a need for quality sleep, connection, belonging, self-esteem, a sense of competency, meaning and purpose, autonomy (a sense of control), a sense of status, as well as financial security (given that money buys us essentials such as food, utilities, and shelter). We also need some fun and laughs!"

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Two Teams Of Builders Building A Bike Lane “On The Right Hand Side” (Mariupol, Ukraine)

Two Teams Of Builders Building A Bike Lane “On The Right Hand Side” (Mariupol, Ukraine)

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With that said, here are a few reasons why Hatter thinks we can stop caring about our job:

  • A lack of belonging (eg. cliques, bullying, politics);
  • Feelings of incompetency (such as by poor management);
  • Not having enough meaning and purpose in the job (eg. by not being challenged enough, or management not being clear on why the company mission matters so much, internal politics); 
  • Not having enough autonomy;
  • Not feeling valued and respected;
  • Need for financial security not being met;
  • Need for a sense of status not being met;
  • Any other fundamental human needs not being met;
  • Prolonged states of stress (caused by crushing work schedules and continuous pressure).

If you're concerned about your situation, it might be a good idea to have an honest and frank conversation with your manager to discuss how you can get these needs met. "A good manager will have some coaching skills and will respect your feelings," Nick Hatter pointed out, "They could help you formulate and agree upon a plan to help you thrive and perform well at the company. A bad manager however will poo-poo your feelings and invalidate them."

But if your doubts are really crushing you, Hatter says you should probably think about who you are showing up to work for. "Are there people who depend on you, such as clients, customers, animals, or dependents? Being needed by others is one way we can derive more meaning. For example, certain professions like nursing can be thankless, extremely hard work, and underpaid, but many patients would die or be even iller if it was not for their work. To quote Nietzche: 'He who has a why can bear almost any how.'"

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Sometimes, you might be in a good place after all. Maybe it's just burnout and all you needed is a bit of time off and relaxation. "A holiday, a staycation, or a bit fun can be what's necessary to spark motivation," Hatter added. "Chronic states of stress and anxiety can be what's zapping our motivation and our creativity."

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The Person Making The Sign Was Probably Smoking

The Person Making The Sign Was Probably Smoking

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"If you struggle to rekindle motivation at work, then it might be time to leave and find something else life is too short to be doing unfulfilling work," Hatter said. "You might benefit from working with a career or life coach if you need help with motivation."

However, if you can't afford to do so, books can also guide you along the way. Nick Hatter's The 7 Questions (due Jan 2022), for example, is a good start.

"[Please consider that] motivation to even get out of bed or show up for life may be a sign of depression and may require the help of a therapist or a coach trained in psychotherapeutic approaches," Nick highlighted.

If you're unsure what to do next, he suggests asking yourself, 'What's the next smallest step I can take?'

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"Small steps are how mountains are climbed, whether that mountain is finding a new job or starting your own company," the life coach said.

#9

"Do Not Double Stack"

"Do Not Double Stack"

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#10

Why Stamp The Expiration Date On The Bag When You Can Just Mark The Bun Directly?

Why Stamp The Expiration Date On The Bag When You Can Just Mark The Bun Directly?

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#12

Just A Coffee For Me

Just A Coffee For Me

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#13

My Venus Fly Trap Is Getting Fired

My Venus Fly Trap Is Getting Fired

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Dynein
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The "lashes" are still on the inside - that's what the trap of a newly emerged leaf looks like. Give it another day or two and the trap will have finished developing, with the "lashes" pointing outwards and the trap wide open. Fun fact: Venus fly-traps are actually more likely to catch grasshoppers and spiders, and other arthropods that crawl more than they fly.

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#14

Vegan Lasagne….

Vegan Lasagne….

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#21

I Just.... When That.... How?

I Just.... When That.... How?

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Goth Nurse
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They took the fire and stored it in the truck. Problem solved! Just wondering where they will dump it?

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(New) (Unopened)

(New) (Unopened)

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#23

It Is Always Useful To Have A Small Terrace

It Is Always Useful To Have A Small Terrace

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TmKhr
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Video games have taught me that there's an entrance to a secret level

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#24

Really, UPS?

Really, UPS?

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Mihai Mara
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

UPS driver was like: "OK, I will not bend over when delivering it. Noted."

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#30

I Swear I Wasn’t Drinking- It’s The Road That Was Drunk!

I Swear I Wasn’t Drinking- It’s The Road That Was Drunk!

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WilvanderHeijden
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Had to swerve for that pedestrian, but I got him in the end.

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#31

On This 4 Pack Of Yogurts

On This 4 Pack Of Yogurts

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#32

How Hard Is It To Mess This One Up?

How Hard Is It To Mess This One Up?

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#33

Just... Why?

Just... Why?

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Liam Farranree
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My idea for a Batman villain- "The Infuriator" he roams Gotham at night slightly altering patterns and designs in a way that's bound to infuriate anyone who sees it, now the Batman must face his greatest challenge, trying to navigate a city whose perpetually irritated population is balanced on a knife edge and ready to snap at the slightest provocation.

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#35

What Were The Instaler Thinking While Instaling This

What Were The Instaler Thinking While Instaling This

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#36

Opened My Can Of Chickpeas And Found Kidney Beans Instead

Opened My Can Of Chickpeas And Found Kidney Beans Instead

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#37

“F̶l̶e̶x̶i̶b̶l̶e̶”

“F̶l̶e̶x̶i̶b̶l̶e̶”

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Robert T
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Loving the irony that the break was right on the word "flexible"

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#43

I Think The Designers Were On Meth

I Think The Designers Were On Meth

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Rissie
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The installer. You have to place this 90 degrees from the front. Still incredibly ugly design

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#44

Missed Their Mark

Missed Their Mark

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Emerald Joanna
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Actually the plaster is positioned exactly where the injection SHOULD have gone...that injection has been given about a centimetre too high (and as someone who's given a lot of injections, it's easy not to see where you've just given it if it doesn't bleed a little bit!)

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#47

The One Thing You're Supposed To Do

The One Thing You're Supposed To Do

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Andy Acceber
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Welp, that is my brand. I probably should've paid attention to that recall.

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#48

Oh Gosh That Couldn’t Have Been An Accident...

Oh Gosh That Couldn’t Have Been An Accident...

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WilvanderHeijden
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm sure this was intentional. You can't mess up "1st in her class" to spell this by accident.

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#49

Never Do A Line Before Going To Work! Ottawa Ontario

Never Do A Line Before Going To Work! Ottawa Ontario

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Mazer
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Looks like our streets in California along the San Andreas fault. They were put in straight but “creep” has caused them to look just like this. Fascinating

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#50

We Were Wondering Why The Toilet Wasn’t Smelling Like Lemons Like It’s Supposed To...

We Were Wondering Why The Toilet Wasn’t Smelling Like Lemons Like It’s Supposed To...

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#51

Are You Sure

Are You Sure

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Katie Fink
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Stain-less not stain-free. But seriously, when this happens I'm so annoyed

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#52

Two-For-One Special!

Two-For-One Special!

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#54

"Yeah Sure I Know How To Count!"

"Yeah Sure I Know How To Count!"

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#55

I Just Wanted A Pepperoni Pizza

I Just Wanted A Pepperoni Pizza

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#56

In Germany We Have Special Advertisment For Australians To Read

In Germany We Have Special Advertisment For Australians To Read

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#59

Installed The Screen Boss

Installed The Screen Boss

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Alan Green
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's a new seating system. Those bars along the ceiling, you're supposed to hook your legs over and hang upside down then you can read the screen :)

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#60

Translation: You Can Only Deposit Your Money Here And Due To The Money Shortages You Can't Take Back Once You Deposited. Only In Burma

Translation: You Can Only Deposit Your Money Here And Due To The Money Shortages You Can't Take Back Once You Deposited. Only In Burma

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#61

Half Way There Guys

Half Way There Guys

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Craig Boddys
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

50% of the update is the download and 50% is the installation, so its right. Only person making a mistake here is the OP thinking theres a mistake.

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#62

Overpriced White Potatoes Anyone?

Overpriced White Potatoes Anyone?

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SoozeeQ
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You can have your potatoes. I want the bananas for 49 cents per pound. That converts to 23 cents per kilo and we've been paying $4.50 per kilo lately. (Admittedly, it is winter in Australia, but still).

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#63

There's Literally Three Separate Soap Dispensers. Why?!

There's Literally Three Separate Soap Dispensers. Why?!

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Bill
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

GoJo is for cleaning greasy hands. The regular soap dispenser ran out sans the bottle on the sibk

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