Sometimes at work, people just don’t get the job done the way they’re supposed to. Other times, they somehow manage to completely mess up the one thing they were in charge of. It’s baffling, frustrating… and honestly, a little hilarious. Our team went hunting for the funniest examples, and let’s just say they did not disappoint. From “accessible” ramps that are impossible to navigate, to bike paths painted so badly you’d wonder if they even used a ruler, these blunders are equal parts head-scratching and laugh-out-loud. Keep scrolling, these workplace fails are the kind you can’t look away from.
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Satan Would Be So Proud
In this current political climate in the USA I would rather be Satanized than Christianized.
Load More Replies...Sounds a lot more interesting than the old 'One Hour Martinizing'. (Hmmm - If *that* was 'Martin Luther', this might be the flip side!)
Why do I hear shotgún being loaded? And why do I hear bass guitar?
When Not My Job Turns Into Art
To be fair, those lines are usually painted by a truck so there is not a person outside the truck clearing any debris. The trucks have paint sprayers attached to them that put the lines down.
Yes, you can’t expect people to pick every little bit of debris, they’ve got miles to do!
Load More Replies...So if one had, say, some asphalt colored alphabet stickers, purely conjecture you understand, and had gotten there early that day, one could, hypothetically, spell out B U R M A . S H A V E down the middle of the road. Just a thought experiment, not a suggestion. (Please remember to look both ways.)
Allergic To What Now?
I just wish there were some kind of online form I could fill out to alert people to this fact.
Load More Replies...This is the kind of thing that I let the management know (I’m that kind of person, always has to say something, but I’m very polite) and everyone goes ‘oh, I never noticed that, thank you!’ and then five years later it’s still there.
I have Aspergers and I feel your pain. I spotted a typo in my lawyer's contract one time and got ignored ...
Load More Replies...Ah yes, I am allergic to allergies. If you have an allerrgy, please stay away from me. XD
/genuine: Amoxicillin is a penicillin derivative. Can you be allergic to Amoxicillin without being allergic to Penicillin?
Yes, according to my doctor. He will not give me anything related to penicillin because of how bad my reaction was.
Load More Replies...Do you have any other allergies not listed above? Yes,to my other allergies
How are you allergic to seasonal allergies? Shouldn't it ask if you have allergies to pollen or more specific things? As someone who has gone through the itch test and the blood ones trying to narrow it down it's not so simple. My cousin could walk through most gardens but get him near rag weed/goldenrod he was a mess. I have a friend who can't even have a vegetable garden because of flowers. she has aloe plants though.
Load More Replies...We all have those days when nothing seems to go right at work. Maybe someone spilled coffee on you right before a big presentation, or a project you spent hours on got rejected. Despite these setbacks, most of us try our best not to let external factors, like coworkers, unexpected tasks, or minor chaos, affect our focus and performance.
We try to push through and stay professional, even when it’s tough. Now, it’s completely normal to have off days, and it’s okay to feel frustrated when things don’t go as planned. Everyone hits those moments where patience runs thin and nothing seems to go right.
Freshly Painted In My Home Town Today
Texas, Florida, Mississippi, any red state that believes education is the Devil's workshop.
Load More Replies...When painting words, they are not writing. They are focusing on the form and e*******n, not on forming a word. I did a workshop handlettering and the teacher said spelling errors were commin as we're not writing letters, we're focusing on drawing shapes. And then things like these happen. (And that is why a sketch is important as well). This person was just very focused on painting straight, not spilling over the stencil etc.
Hard Mode
Well at least there is a barrier at the bottom to catch the ball before it goes into the street. 🤣
Funny. It's probably just a large promotional advertisement for Euro 2012.
You’ve got me wondering. Euro 2012 didn’t particularly need promoting so I’m wondering what it was for.
Load More Replies...I mean, if me and my friends were out and about and we had a ball on hand, we'd likely give it a good Aussie try.
Load More Replies...Of Course I Double Checked The Series' Title, Boss
I feel like someone did that on purpose. It's the perfect opportunity! 😂
However, sometimes, the challenges come from factors beyond our control, like how our manager leads the team. A 2020 SHRM survey found that half of employees feel their own performance would improve if their direct supervisors received better training in people management.
In simple terms, employees believe they could do their jobs better if bosses knew how to support them, communicate clearly, and manage people more effectively. Poor leadership can create confusion, stress, and unnecessary hurdles that make even simple tasks feel complicated. It shows that the work environment itself can have a big impact on how well people perform.
I Did It Boss
I feel like moving the actual rock, which would have damaged the edging kerbs requiring new ones of the correct size, texture, and colour, would have been a huge job. And wroughting (which is a word, Mr Spellcheck!) the lower bar and producing spindles of differing lengths was hardly the lazy option. I bet the locals love this.
I dindeed think this was definitely not easy to bend it!
Load More Replies...It's an historically significant rock that is on the National Registry of Historical Rocks.
Except some utter b*****d pinched the brass plaque.
Load More Replies...Sorry, but English isn't my native language. Is it possible they're censoring "s t o n e d"?!
Load More Replies...'Tis the sacred stone of Antioch. Moving it will cause the return of the old enemy and the fall of the empire.
Our shoe shop had one background tune playing, on repeat. Sole music, of course.
Load More Replies...Considering that its cemented into the curb, it would be extremely heavy
Load More Replies...And The Winner Of The "Not My Job" Award Goes To
I’m imagining a management decision that pîssed of the rank and file because they knew the customers preferred proper salt and pepper, and this is their little rebellion.
I am enamored with freshly ground black pepper and keep my grinder on the largest setting.
Load More Replies...This could also be at someone's home who brought those packages from restaurant. Or because of hygiene - no more jars that people can open en mess with (like put stuff in it). Or mess with - like sprinkling salt all over the place. It's like the ridiculous warnings on things - there probably is a reason for this.
Ive done something similar for family picnics /catering ect... Keep them together but sorted
You Had One Job
That's on the person that ordered it. The delivery instructions have to be printed on the box so that the delivery person can see them. They aren't packaging instructions.
Totally correct. They should have contacted the business. I did that when I ordered scooters for my kids - I called them and asked if it came in an obvious scooter box or if there was a brown box around it because then I might have to set up a scheme to lure the kids out of the house when it would be delivered.
Load More Replies...Amazon has a gift option, plus I've never seen an Amazon label like that.
Load More Replies...Plot twist: The real surprise is that its actually a box of angry bees.
This is a perfect example of how nowadays you cannot (!) overexplain things to people! Many have lost the ability to think for themselves. No nuances whatsoever. Sad.
Are you referring to the person who made those the delivery instructions? Because that's where the delivery instructions go.
Load More Replies...Here’s the thing: it isn’t always the office, the boss, or the workload that’s the problem. Sometimes, people simply aren’t into their jobs. A 2018 Gallup poll found that a whopping 66% of U.S. employees weren’t engaged at all, basically coasting through the day, doing the bare minimum, or counting down the hours till they can leave.
That means only 34% actually felt connected to what they do. These are the folks who show up with energy, stay curious, and care about the work they put out. The rest? Well… they’re mentally checked out long before they clock out. And when that many people are disengaged, it’s no surprise that things start slipping, mistakes pile up, and the workplace begins to feel like a group project where only two people are doing all the work.
We Call This One, “The Landlord Supremo”
Retired as a custodian from the local school. Thank you to all those before me who decided NOT to take off the switch and outlet plates and simply painted over them. I replaced all of them with stainless steel plates. Took about 2 minutes each, this included going down to my closet for the screwdriver. And yes, I understand screwdrivers are complicated devices.
Thank you for your service. And I mean that genuinely. Custodians get no love, and you should.
Load More Replies...This looks exactly like the security system I had in an old apartment. The landlord didn't know the code. But i know it worked because occasionally it would go off. but since you couldn't see the screen or any buttons, it took me a while to figure out how to shut it off when it did go off!!
i just hammer random numbers on my defunct alarm thingie.
Load More Replies...I think they've used a stray painter for quickness
Load More Replies...Task Failed Successfully
I think that looks like masking tape, which is designed to be pulled off and not leave residue. It would still make me laugh though.
As opposed to clear sticky tape which can leave a residue.
Load More Replies...Or, "This door is not to be opened at any time whatsoever" on a random part of a large brick wall.
Load More Replies...King Of “Not My Job”
A woman asks her husband to fix the lamp. I'm no electrician, he says. The following day she asks to fix the faucet. I'm no plumber, he says. Then she asks to paint a wall. I'm no painter, he says. A few days later he finds the lamp and the faucet in perfect working order and the wall freshly painted. Honey, did you fix them yourself, he asks his wife. No, our neighbor did. But... What did he ask for the job? That I bake a cake for him or sleep with him. And... You gave him a pie, didn't you? Oh no, I'm no baker.
Anyone else remembering the 'Mr. Bean' episode where he paints his flat with an open gallon of paint with an oversized Christmas Cracker in it?
I do,didn't he individually wrap each grape too?
Load More Replies..."Oh crappers, I forgot to move the lamp and my hands have wet paint on them. I'll get that when I do the finish coat." citation: personal experience
Clearly someone decided to take this photo before they'd finished painting. For lols
Well at least the power socket didn't get painted over - that's a plus.
A lot of people feel stuck in careers that don’t excite them anymore, and the numbers back it up. A study by The Harris Poll for CNBC Make It in 2021 found that nearly half of older millennials wish they had chosen a different career path. It’s a pretty clear sign of just how many people feel disconnected from the work they do every day.
And when that spark fades, even the simplest tasks start to feel heavier than they should. It’s not that employees suddenly become lazy, it’s more that the enthusiasm just isn’t there anymore. When passion slips away, the effort naturally follows, and everything starts to feel like a slow, unwanted chore.
Greetings From Hungary, The Accessible Parking Spaces Are Open For Business
They had to pick up the paving stones due to some renovation work, and as you can see they put them back as intended.
For a quick second, i thought that was a handicap pool. Like,Wow that is a small pool! 🙄
In there defense, the amount of time it would take to replace the bricks all to the correct spots would be substantial; easier just to repaint after.
Going to guess it is easier to come back and paint rather than figure out the jigsaw puzzle.
This Sewer Grate
This is a function of age. Sewer grates don't just sit on the pavement. There is a large concrete box that is beneath it, and then the top is paved over to match to the grate. Over time, the rest of the road, which is sitting on gravel and dirt, will settle, but the concrete box will not. This creates a high point. And there is no way to prevent this, and the only way to fix it is to re-pave the road.
Thanks for explaining. I wonder if there’s a way to future proof against this.
Load More Replies...To be fair, I've seen cases where these grates were done perfectly, but as time passed, the road got lower due to ground moving or settling.
Free Masons
Now, really, do those schmoes look like Martini drinkers? Three Pint Lunch, maybe.
Load More Replies...Wait, wasn't the story behind this one that it was designed that way for some reason? Or am I thinking of something else?
I think a lot of these have stories behind them. I would actually find that more interesting than just going “oh, that looks wrong"
Load More Replies...I just followed the Reddit link, and apparently this is called, “Drünken Brickwork,” and is harder to lay than regular brick!
Load More Replies...Money isn’t everything, but let’s be honest, it matters more than people like to admit. . When you’re giving your all day after day and your paycheck barely moves, it’s tough to stay fired up. Feeling underpaid can slowly chip away at even the most motivated employee’s energy. That’s when people start doing just what’s required instead of going the extra mile. It’s a natural response to feeling undervalued and unappreciated for the work you put in.
This Sidewalk That Leads To The Heavily Foot-Trafficked Culver City Stairs
That's for walking next to my husband that always bumps me no matter what side of me he's on or if I'm carrying my cane. I'm a young 53. I swear I'll end up in prison for beating him with that.
Load More Replies...Boy, I would LOVE being a wheelchair user or blind on this very specific annoying pathway. (sarcasm; WTĦ, this looks more complicated to do than just making the sidewalk go all the way over the dirt)
I use a cane sometimes and have used a knee scooter. I want to scream at these people.
Load More Replies...Welcome to Snake Biff Ally, where every skateboarder has to try and slalom their way through it and we all watch them biff on the concrete.
If I'm correct, and I might not be, this is by the Culver City Transfer Station and is designed to keep rain water from overloading the stormwater system. I think the project included underground cisterns and rain gardens, too. The weird curb-less cuts send water into the dirt. I'm not saying this is good for wheelchairs or bikes. I'm saying it may not have been deliberate malice.
Can you imagine a buggy, wheelchair, person with average dexterity....
Can you share what the intention is behind this monstrosity?
Load More Replies...This Hurts To Look At
I like pig butts and I cannot lie, that's why this one had to hide.
Delivered Your Badminton Racket “Safely” Boss
That would almost not bother me because it wouldn’t be my problem, I would very much make that someone else’s problem.
The inconvenience of having to deal with it would bother me.
Load More Replies...Additionally, when employees don’t see a future in their role, their enthusiasm naturally dips. People want to feel like they’re progressing, learning, and heading somewhere meaningful. When promotions are rare or unclear, it becomes tough to stay invested in the work. Eventually, employees stop pushing themselves because they don’t believe it will lead to anything. Stagnation can quietly chip away at morale until even the most driven person checks out mentally.
Hey, Can You Take Care Of These Live Wires? Sure Thing Boss
Looks like a 277 volt light pole base. Bottle is plastic, leave it alone, everyone will be fine until a new light pole is installed.
Not sure why you'd assume that specific voltage, which I assume must be a US norm from a 3-phase supply. Elsewhere that's just standard single-phase wiring colours, in Europe would be ~230v, with Live Neutral and Earth. Edit: Also, when we do have 3-phase, it's ~400V, so no additional transformer is needed to get a 230V single-phase circuit.
Load More Replies...To make it better, use a heat gun to shrink the bottle. They're made of thermoplastic.
Wow. That's safe. Some kid is going to get hurt or k!lled by it!
Assuming it's live. It's possible that it's done that way to mark the location of the wires that have been fished out.
Load More Replies...Not the worst way I've seen this done, but still stupid as all hell.
We never have context for these photos when they’ve been scraped from elsewhere.
Load More Replies...Maybe this is art, like a big pile of lengths of rope is worth about £2 million.
Making The City More Inclusive
Oh, this is not a marking, it is a warning. If you use these stairs while sitting in a wheelchair, you will look like this in the end.
I Painted The Mercedes, Boss
I can believe substance were involved in that decision.
Load More Replies...Reminds me of the old joke: Boss, "Hey kid, go paint the porch in the back." Kid, "Ok, boss." Later, kid, "I finished painting, even did two coats. But it is not a porch, it is a Porsche."
2-minute paint job done while on the run from the cops after a bank robbery perhaps.
Sometimes it’s not about passion, money, or growth, sometimes people simply don’t have what they need to do the job well. Maybe they were thrown into a role with no training, or the tools they work with are outdated, or they never received the support required to build confidence. Instead of thriving, people end up overwhelmed, stressed, or constantly second-guessing themselves. And soon, their productivity drops not because they don’t want to do well, but because they weren’t set up to succeed.
Found This Monstrosity While Walking In London
I don't think that's even the right piece to fit there. There's a straight border nexr to the red section on the cover, but there's no corresponding straight edge on that portion of the paving. I think this is actually one of several covers and they've mixed them up.
Load More Replies..."Can Someone Deal With The Broken Egg On Aisle 4?", "Sure Thing, Boss"
What they don't tell you is that someone drove 50 km to place that sign, and charged $200 for doing so.
It's placed there until "someone" can actually clean it up properly!!!!!!!!
Load More Replies...This is in a UK Tesco, and I used to work in Tesco. It's a safety thing. When there's a spillage or other hazard, you have to put a warning sign out ASAP so you don't get customers injuring themselves as a priority. You then can go and fetch a cleaner to clear it up, or go and get a spillage kit/mop and bucket yourself.
It Could Not Have Been That Hard Right?
I thought that in my head before I got to comments.
Load More Replies...Likely a regulation stencil. It'd be breaking the law to paint in the lines.
If you’ve reached a point where work feels draining, unfulfilling, or just not the right fit, know that you don’t have to stay stuck there. Start by talking to your employer about what you need: resources, time, support, or training. Sometimes small adjustments can make a huge difference. If the role still doesn’t fit, it may be worth exploring other opportunities, shifting departments, or even changing careers altogether.
Choosing a path that brings you energy and fulfillment isn’t selfish, it’s necessary. Career counseling is another great option, especially if you’re unsure what direction to take next. At the end of the day, you deserve work that helps you grow, not work that drains you.
Left A Bit Right A Bit, Perfect
Did they install the lamppost in front of the garage or build the garage behind the lamppost?
I refuse to accept that someone put it there without realizing this idiocy. XD
This exact thing happened to me when I bought a house in a new estate. The electric supply company had to come and relocate the pole. Obviously installed before they checked the house block layout.
Looks like the lamppost has been there longer than the house.... Takes ages to get them moved- utility company's issue.
Got My Husband A Cake For His First Day Of Work
My husband moved to the US from Trinidad, he just got his first job, and I decided to get him a cake to celebrate. No, I am not a professional cake decorator, some people just have natural talent.
I hope the husband appreciated the gesture, and maybe the cake was delicious!
How Not To Install A Metal Roof
At least they put the screws through the high points of the corrugation. Whichever idiot installed the roof where my horses are stabled managed to not only miss the beams, but also put the NAILS through the trough parts of the corrugation, so the rain runs through the holes and down the loose nails.
They are so nicely lined up. Real thought went into it. This isn't stupid, this is advanced stupid.
My guy did the same thing. Discovered what he did and removed the screws, leaving small holes for the rain to drip through. Gee, thanks!
Well, these posts definitely show what happens when someone completely fumbles the one task they were responsible for. The reasons could be anything, a bad day, zero focus, or just pure chaos, but the end result is always the same: something so hilarious and impractical that you can’t help but stare at it. From designs that make no sense to fixes that solve absolutely nothing, these moments are equal parts funny and confusing. Keep scrolling and see which ones make you chuckle or leave you scratching your head in disbelief.
Bro Typed This 15 Seconds Before Clocking Out
No, the wrote that aftep consuming alcohol
Load More Replies...I Installed The Lamp Posts Boss
Could this be a which came first, the chicken or the egg, question?
The story behind is as follows: The Cities don't get funds for lightning for bicycle tracks - after all, the bicycles should have lights installed. to still get government funding, they moved the lights slightly.
I remember reading that before. Do you know if it's a fact or legend?
Load More Replies...I Painted The Lines For The Bikeway, Boss
The workers got the wrong sidewalk - they were meant to paint the path (in another post) that leads to the heavily foot-trafficked Culver City stairs.
I think they were supposed to paint that other street that was seen earlier here.
There's a line straight through there, so not impossible at all.
Scaffolding Is Too Low? No Problem, Boss
How is that still standing? I think the pallets might just be leaning against the scaffold.
Nope. You can clearly see the bases of the scaffolding posts sitting on top of the pallets...
Load More Replies...I Painted The Lanes On The Road, Boss
Probably the only time cops will pull you over for driving in a straight line...
No, sir. I didn't drink. I'm driving straight, but the road is all zig-zaggy.
He Told Me, “The Boss Said This Is How We Always Do It”
At least it's kinda strapped down. I've ridden this forbidden man-lift before with just a loose pallet. Do not recommend either.
I once went in that minus the pallets. That was nerve wracking on its own!
If they put the bulbs that high, they need to include the infrastructure to change them. We often see the picture of the two guys on a lift tower floating in the middle of the pool. At this point, I suspect that *is* the recommended procedure, and why they had the floats on hand.
Cursed Fan
Maybe they (customers and staff) kept thinking it is a real person and were startled a lot.
Load More Replies...This is going to be a new anime character soon.... Chainsawman and Fanhead.
It's Not My Job To Name Parks
Also, John B. Goodenough, invented so much stuff and won a Nobel price! His name doesn't do him justice!
I had an ex girlfriend who married a guy called Goodenough! We broke up amicably (just not suited) and worked together for a while afterwards, and often joked that we never made it because I wasn't Goodenough. :)
That has to be the smallest "NO HANDGUNS" sign I have ever seen. It's just not good enough.
Sidewalks Do Not Join Correctly In My Neighborhood
Oh you did make me laugh, and I don’t really know why
Load More Replies...One half of the team started at one end, and one started at the other, and whoever was overseeing it all planned very poorly.
Like some canal tunnels in the UK, with a gihugic sidestep about halfway through
Load More Replies...Houses line both sides of our block from east to west. But only the eastern half of the block has sidewalks.
It Is Done
I wonder if they had to replace the top and didn't get the correct one.
What we call the "burner rail" has become loose somehow, which should not happen because it should be screwed in. Easy fix though. Source: I worked for an appliance manufacturer, specifically cooktops, ranges, and ovens.
Load More Replies...If Only There Was A Mark So One Could Put It Back On The Same Way It Came Out
I'm convinced that some workers do this on purpose, just to fùçķ with people who like things to be neatly ordered.
"I Got The Annoying Box To Stop Beeping Boss"
I was fitting non-slip vinyl in a nursing home kitchen and to seal the joints they need to be welded. This creates smoke and dust. I had my lad stand under the alarm waving a towel for about twenty minutes. Had nearly finished when the Matron came in and said , Oh don't worry that's a heat alarm! By this time the poor lad was bright red in the face with exertion. Doh!
Not A Single Tile Is Matched To The Pattern
I vaguely recall some time last century seeing tiles like this for a large pattern. On the back of each tile was the entire pattern and the location was marked for that particular tile. I think the location pattern may have been reversed so that one can lay out the tiles upside down in their correct locations. I suspect one would carefully stack the tiles to one side, apply adhesive, then carefully unstack the tiles right side up into the adhesive. A bit more work but one would have a nice pattern to show off. This instance, it looks like the diagonal lines are all going the same way. Tiler may have been told or figured to match the lines, nothing about a larger pattern.
You’d think they’d lay one row, or even two tiles, and go “uh oh, that’s not right”. I want to know the story for this. It seems as if it could only have been deliberate.
Load More Replies...My husband worked in property renovation. Actually they glued cheap tiles as a screed to install perfectly leveled parquet flooring. Of course they didn't care about the pattern. Could this just be under a rug or wood floor?
I could not cope with this, if I lived there I'd have to put a rug or something over that.
To be fair, those are ridiculous tiles, though. Who even buys c**p like this?
I Fixed The Slanted Foundation For You, Boss
this one reminds me of a house i toured when we were looking to purchase. the entire downstairs floor was held up by a 2 by 4. and also wasnt super stable.
When we were buying our house, the guy doing the follow-up told me about a house from another builder that had a load-bearing 4 x 4 over the middle of a basement window. New home buyer opened the window and **pop** -- 4 x 4 punched through the window frame and sagged about six inches. Evidently that was a fun one to fix.
Load More Replies...Power Conservation
I know a person whose solution would be to "cut that one blade so it would fit."
Airport Security Camera Still In Plastic. Boarding Jetblue Flight And Saw This
Yeah, keep it in its plastic and keep it nice for when there’s company
Load More Replies...Loaded That Truck For You, Boss
I saw a similarly loaded truck once in Orlando and it had fallen sideways into a ditch as the load was too heavily weighted on one side
I have a friend that has worked in this area for all his life and now is a delivery driver for a supermarket. Drives him mad when he’s handed a van to take out and all the deliveries are packed so badly that there’s a risk the van will tip over. People don’t understand how important it is.
Load More Replies...Finished Repair On That Brick Wall Boss
Looking at that I'm wondering if the whole wall is like that and we are just looking at the part of the cement covering that fell away.
It would appear not. Look at the exposed brick at the left edge of the picture.
Load More Replies...My School's Solution To Fixing Our Clock
I dreaded my school job twice per year, concerned I would forget one. Was able to replace most of them with "Atomic" (radio wave controlled) clocks.
Load More Replies...If that is in an institution like a school, that is probably a master/s***e clock system. They run on low DC voltage so the exposed wires do not pose any danger.
How Can Anyone Park Here?
A wheelchair could park there easily. Perhaps even four wheelchairs.
In English It Says "Look Right", But In Chinese It Says "Look Left"
This is certainly from Hong Kong, but they do drive on the left there too. It would really confuse someone from mainland China.
Load More Replies...Dad Is Always Watching
Painted The Fence, Boss
Why Not Just Replace The Whole Sign?
They buy it by area, and the difference is due to the fact that they budgeted for the sign, but not for the screws. The sign is smaller in direct proportion to the cost of the two screws relative to the cost per area of the sign. And that was the most convincing I could make my bullshít explanation for this :-)
Load More Replies...TIL: there are no STOP signs (or Arret) in Paris, just traffic lights. Apparently there was one for a while, but due to its uniqueness, people kept stealing it.
Where I live there are 2 stop signs one right after the other. We think someone was told to "put a new stop sign on that corner," but weren't told to take the old one down.
I’m Speechless On This One
If you have irresponsibles in your house that persist in hanging on the faucets, this would keep them from pulling it down to make the seals leak
Load More Replies...Dressed The Mannequin Boss
I don't blame them for this, getting clothes onto a mannequin is frustrating as hèĺl
Gotta take the arms off first and then reattach them through the sleeves.
Did It Boss
Electrical lines should be underground. Then trees dont have to be mutilated.
Very common where I live, better than cutting down trees that get too big. Kind of looks like an Aussie street too, though I've never seen square power poles. They changed the rules recently so they only have to be cut within 1m from lines, rather than 2m.
That's the way it's done in some places in Australia, especially after the devastating Black Saturday fires, which were caused by overhead electrical wires touching. Poor trees though.
Been Asking My Boss To Get This Fixed For Over A Year
Looks like an emergency cut-out that should have a clip attached to the operator's wrist, so not so much a "not my job" as "safety features make my job more difficult so I'll just bypass them".
Ace, that is a shifter (F/R) for a forklift "Hello, OSHA?"
Load More Replies...Locked The Thermostat Boss
I've worked in several places where the thermostats are locked. It's to prevent the man just back from the gym from decreasing the temperature and to prevent the girl in a tank top and short skirt in the middle of a Canadian winter from increasing the temperature.
But those probably had an actual cover designed for the purpose. This cover was designed to hold lunch, or cookies, or croissants.
Load More Replies...Put a small lamp under it to lower the temp, use a wet towel and a fan to raise the temp.
Clean Install, Boss
The Staircase Is Complete, Boss
My guess is that the stump was supposed to be removed, and that clay tile installers don't carry chainsaws for some reason but still have a deadline to meet.
No, they built the stairs when the tree was alive. It died or had to be cut down, and instead of removing the stump and re-tile the hole, they just cut it to match the steps.
Load More Replies...Honestly... impressive work. Not sure how impressive it will be in a few years though.
Well, That Sure Is One Way To Do It
It Was Too Expensive To Fix The Sensor, Boss. I Solved The Problem Though
Someone Jumped On Our AC, So Here's My Bosses Solution
Faux Tile Done
Can't work out how it would work without needing to cut each piece precisely. Or is the overlapping area actually tranparent?
Once you peel off the backing, they will mesh together.
Load More Replies...These are not put on yet, probably just placed there to see a preview.
Repainted The Road Sign Boss
This Poster On My Train Is Upside Down
hehehehe whoever designed that poster did NOT know what Spider-Man does
This Door
Cartoons have taught me that this is easily fixed by pulling off the door handle and sticking it on the right hand side of the door. Then it will open properly.
Installed The Doorstop, Boss
Cheers, Almost Forgot
Beer Spa in Cracow, you say? *opens tripadvisor and skyscanner*
Does one bathe in beer at this spa? Can imagine unfiltered beer to be quite nourishing for the skin...
A Shower With A Faucet Head
I would never be able to shower again! I wouldn't be able to even reach the top of the curtain rail
But What About The Door? Just Get It Done, The Boss Said
The fact that there's enough space to run it beneath the door frame anyway. ffs.
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The Sports Field Built Without A Good Chunk
That's so the kids on the other side of the fence can join in...and stay in their lane.
Tied The Ladder Off, Boss. Alls Safe Now
Well at least the wind won't blow the ladder over, those rolls of cap are pretty heavy, but... (there's always a but in there somewhere)
Yeah, and the next person to try climbing that ladder will fall on it.
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Nope, the same guy that did all of the cap and every single miter joint in this house. It is maddening.
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I Told Them We Were Out Of Paper Towels
Some Asphalt Work In Poland
Perfect Example Of “Not My Job” Mindset
Turns out this was Rod's last wish, to be one with his hunting grounds. Self monument!
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It Is Done Boss
Soap And Towel Dispensers At My Local Bar
I tiled my shower walls, and the bottom row of tiles, right above the tub are all slightly tilted. But not that bad.
Got The Crane Leveled Out, Boss
Close Enough
Apart from the obvious mistake. Is any else annoyed by the alignment of the screws?
Getting up during the night - one light switch for the actual light, one for down the hall, one that isn't even there, and one that gives a nice little zap to wake you up! :D Gambler's fever dream!
“What Should We Do With The Light?” “Aah, Just Leave It”
Installed That Carbon Monoxide Detector For You, Boss
Couldn't Think Of A Better Way To Do That, Boss
It looks like maybe it was tied on aligned with the truck and then blew sideways, so they hit the brakes.
I Literally Just Spoke With The Man Minutes Before He Put This Up. Even Wrote Arrows On It To Help Him Put It On Right
😂🤦♀️ I mean, shouldn’t the holes indicate where to put the screws?
Drywall Is Hung And Taped Boss
As a drywall installer/finisher, this just makes me.... I have no words, there's just so much going on here that shouldn't be.
The longer you look, the wilder it gets, right?
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How Do You Manage To Print This Upside Down?
I didn't even notice the reindeer at first, I spent a good minute or two trying to figure out what 'Actie' would say the other way round 🤦🏻♀️ It was only when I turned my phone upside down that I realised 😅This is why I shouldn't be on here at 2.30am
And putting it out on a shelf thinking someone will buy it at full price
They aren't uniform enough to be "printed". Plus, as Stygtand said, it's an assembly error.
Somebody will buy it without noticing and be too embarrassed to return it.
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Aw, man...At first glance I thought it was a turtle. Thank goodness for second glances. PHEW!!!
I Planted The Tree, Boss
Update After 4 Years, I'm Still Finding This In My House
Our oldest moved to start college, so our youngest is getting our old room. We removed a mirror on the door, finally. This is the result. Our fault for not repainting much.
Finished The Remodel Boss
Parked The Genie, Boss
Fixed The Light Switch, Boss
With this current behavior ground him until he conducts himself
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I was going to say that looks like an interior wall over an over priced gourmet burger joint.
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