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We all have bad days. Things don’t go our way, we forget to fuel up the car, our favorite shirts have a rip and your boss is asking you to come in on your day off. What can often help is a little bit of perspective, because as bad as you might have it, someone else could be doing worse.

That's why we have gathered some examples of folks having some of the worst days at work possible. So prepare yourself for either a good amount of schadenfreude or sympathy as you scroll through. Be sure to upvote your favorite posts and comment about your worst day at work below. 

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#1

My Company Is Sending Work From Home Employees New Laptops. I Somehow Ended Up With All Of Them

Pile of cardboard boxes seen through a window, illustrating workplace disasters.

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    A Truck Carrying A Tank Of White Paint Dropped It On The Road

    A workplace disaster with a vehicle covered in spilled white paint on the road.

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    #3

    My Coworker Left His Phone Under The Industrial Paper Cutter

    Cracked phone screen highlighting a workplace disaster in a concrete setting.

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    #4

    Overnight Coworker Sent Me This Last Night

    Paint buckets toppled over in a store aisle, creating a workplace disaster with white paint spilled everywhere.

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    #5

    Coming Into Work To Discover That Someone Left The Ice Machine's Door Open Overnight

    Overflowing ice machine flooding a workplace area, representing workplace disasters.

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    #6

    I Got A $0.25 Raise This Year Which Absolutely Is Not Keeping Pace With Inflation. And Then I Get To Walk Into Work And See The Owner's New Toy

    A red sports car on a trailer in an industrial area, showcasing a workplace disaster scenario.

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    #7

    I Find It Amusing How The Forklift Driver Must Have Been Staring Directly At The "Do Not Stack" Sign

    Workplace disaster with boxes improperly stacked despite "Do Not Stack" warning in a warehouse.

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    #8

    Someone Brought Cheerio Donuts Into Work Today

    Miniature donuts in a tiny box with sign reading "Free Donuts," illustrating workplace disasters humor.

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    #9

    I Left My Job Shortly After Receiving This Prize For My Good Work

    Sign showing extra break reward with detailed rules, pinned to office board.

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    #10

    After Working 3 Positions And Managing 20 Employees, Here’s My Work Christmas Gift

    A small gift bag with chocolates and candy canes depicting a workplace disaster.

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    #11

    My 6-Feet Husband Started A New Job, This Is The Uniform They Gave Him. And It Is My Fault As I Took The Measurements. Even His Boss Ended Up Laughing

    Person holding oversized gray pants, illustrating a workplace disaster example.

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    #12

    Had A Leak Develop In Our Laboratory This Morning. Nobody Was On Campus To Catch It So There Was 4 Inches Of Standing Water And Countless Ruined Pieces Of Equipment

    Leaking water from the ceiling causes workplace disaster in a cluttered lab setting.

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    #13

    This "Gift" For Employee Appreciation Day

    Empty sandwich bag with a note saying it's filled with love, on a wooden table, symbolizing workplace disaster humor.

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    #14

    My Father Was Almost Pulled Into A Lathe While Working. Only Stopped By His Clothing Being Tangled

    Blue work shirt caught in industrial machine, illustrating workplace disaster.

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    #15

    The Toilet Paper At My Work Is So Cheap It Has Splinters

    A finger holding a napkin with a sharp object protruding, illustrating a workplace disaster scenario.

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    #16

    Someone At Work Perfectly-Ripped My Husband Out Of The Wedding Photo On My Locker. There's No Way This Was Accidental

    Torn wedding photo taped to a wall, illustrating a workplace disaster.

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    #17

    Car Crashed Into My Bakery At Work, Old Lady Accidentally Hit Her Gas Instead Of Brakes

    Workplace disaster with extensive damage to a shop's interior and exterior, workers cleaning debris.

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    #18

    Eggsactly What He Feared Would Happen

    Employee stands amid a spill of broken eggs on the workplace floor.

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    #19

    A Guy At My Workplace Uses This Bathroom Every Day, And Each Day He Leaves His "Nest" Behind. It's Disgusting And Disrespectful To The Cleaning Staff

    Workplace disaster: a toilet with toilet paper messily scattered, highlighting a cleanliness issue.

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    #20

    I Have Multiple Pairs Of Work Shoes And Today I Brought 2 Left-Foot Shoes

    Black shoes on a wet floor, possibly illustrating workplace disasters.

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    #21

    My Colleague Did Not Calculate The Height Of The Truck, And How Low The Bridge Was

    Delivery truck stuck under low bridge, causing workplace disaster with roof damage and cargo spill.

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    #22

    The Water Coming Out Of The Kitchen Faucet At Work. I Work At A Restaurant

    Plastic cup with brown liquid sitting on a metal sink, representing a workplace disaster scenario.

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    #23

    My Boss Installed A Water Dispenser Yesterday. This Morning We Got Into The Office To This

    Flooded office hallway illustrating a workplace disaster with standing water on the floor.

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    #24

    We Can Cut Into The Concrete Here They Said. It Will Be Fine They Said

    Employee observes green liquid spraying in parking garage, showcasing workplace disaster.

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    #25

    My Coworker Decided To Wipe The Monitor With Clorox Bleach Wipes

    Dirty computer screen at a workplace, covered in smudges, illustrating a workplace disaster shared by employees.

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    #26

    "We Have A Coffee Machine Somewhere", "Looks Clean To Me" - This Is What A Lady At The Office Told Me Today When I Tried To Have Some Coffee

    Moldy coffee filter shows a workplace disaster, illustrating one of the worst employee experiences.

    Usually, I am too busy for a coffee break. It was a slow Friday, so I decided I could try to have some coffee for a change. Definitely did not use this mess.

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    #27

    I’m A Gym Manager And This Happened To Me This Morning When I Was About To Open

    Hand holding keys near a locked gate with a chain and padlock, showing a workplace disaster.

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    #28

    The Ceiling Leaked All Over The Computers At Work

    Leaking ceiling causing water damage in a workplace, computers and desks getting wet due to workplace disasters.

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    #29

    You Think You're Having A Bad Day? Just Think About The Poor Guy Who Will Be Forced To Clean This Up

    Walk-in freezer with yellow substance spill, exemplifying workplace disasters.

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    #30

    I’m A Janitor In A High School

    Bathroom stall with misaligned door and roof, showcasing a workplace disaster.

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    #31

    My Sister Works At A Starbucks And This Was Someone's "Simple" Order

    Complex iced latte order held by employee, showcasing a workplace disaster in coffee shop service.

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    #32

    Workmates Made A Birthday "Party" To Me At The Office. They Didn’t Realize I Work The Night Shift. They Ate And Celebrated It Without Me

    Office party setup with minimal decorations, a table with a cake and snacks, showcasing workplace disasters.

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    #33

    A Generous Tip For Someone Working At A Restaurant

    Fake hundred-dollar bills with "You Got Pranked" card on a table, illustrating workplace disaster prank.

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    #34

    A Group Of Teenagers Came In Just To Trash The Theater

    Cinema with red seats and popcorn scattered across the floor, illustrating workplace disasters.




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    #35

    Nice Job

    Worker facing a concrete surface with a tennis ball embedded, illustrating a workplace disaster.

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    #36

    Guess Someone's Gonna Be Late For Work

    A bobcat lounges on top of a white car, illustrating an unexpected workplace disaster scenario.

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    #37

    The Truck Driver Who Forgot To Release The Bolts Of The Container In Ashdod Port This Morning

    Crane lifts a truck at a container terminal, showcasing a workplace disaster.

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