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We all have different definitions of a bad day at work. For a chef, it could be finding your trusty knife bent to the point of inutility. For a hardware store employee, it could be spilling 12 buckets of paint all over aisle five. For a building security guard, it could be getting stuck in an elevator in the wee hours with no one to call for help. 

Whatever the case may be, we’ve been there. Fortunately, the internet gives people a platform to share their workplace woes through online groups. We’ve compiled some of the most relatable posts into this list just for you. 

If you’re at work, take a break and enjoy scrolling. And if you’re having a bad day, don’t worry. We feel you. Hopefully, this can lift your spirits even just a tad bit.

#1

I'm Stuck In An Elevator, And I'm The Only One In The Building. I Work Security So There's No One Else Here

Man with a beard sitting on the floor of an elevator looking tired, illustrating a terrible day at work.

Bonus, the emergency phone in here doesn't work. Double bonus, this isn't the first time it's happened.

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    #2

    Scene Outside My Apartment Today. A Crane Was Holding A Big Crate Of Paint. Then It Wasn't

    Construction workers in safety vests survey dozens of spilled paint buckets on the road, illustrating a terrible day at work moments.

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    #3

    It Was Pajama Day At Work. Guess Who Was The Only One Who Participated?

    Person in a cozy bear onesie and face mask taking a mirror selfie, showing a unique way to lighten a terrible day at work.

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    #4

    My Classroom After A Preschool Tantrum. 3.5-Year-Olds. The Parents Insist The Child's Behavior Is Not The Problem

    Classroom with toys and books scattered everywhere showing a messy workday that might change your mind about terrible days.

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    #5

    This Wins The Internet

    Screenshot of a humorous tweet about a workplace misunderstanding, illustrating a terrible day at work in a funny way.

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    #6

    I'm The Only Person In My Entire Office Of 30 People Who Dressed Up Today, And I'm In A Full-Body Banana Suit

    Person with creative eye makeup wearing a yellow banana costume, illustrating a terrible day at work with humor and style.

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    #7

    There’s A Massive Hole In My Pants And I Only Noticed An Hour Ago. No One Said Anything To Me

    Worn black pants with a large hole in the seat, illustrating a terrible day at work moment captured on fabric.

    I have a puppy who is almost a year old. My adorable, tiny turd loves chewing on clothes. Shirts, pants, underwear. She doesn’t care; she will eat it.
    I lost a pair of black pants to the destroyer of clothing a few days ago, and I thought I threw them out (the pants, not the dog.)
    I now realize, with horror, that I put the wrong ones in the discard pile. Meaning, I wore the ones with a huge hole in the bottom. To work. With people. Lots of people. I dropped a couple of things and had to pick them up.

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    #8

    My Old Office Once Held A Birthday Party For Me And Served Pork Tacos, I'm Muslim

    Pulled pork with sauce, fresh cilantro, lime wedges, and tortillas in a foil tray for a meal after a terrible day at work

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    #9

    I Brought Muffins To Work Because Of My Birthday, And 5 Minutes Later They Told Me I Was Being Fired Because Of Budget Cuts

    Bowl of chocolate muffins with a cheerful note saying just take them, brightening a terrible day at work.

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    #10

    That's Why I Window Share, Not Full-Screen Share

    Tweet about a Zoom meeting mishap shared as part of terrible day at work pictures collection.

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    #11

    Crane Tipped Over Onto A Mostly Completed School

    Crane tipping over at construction site showing an unexpected terrible day at work on industrial project.

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    #12

    I Caught Hand, Foot And Mouth Disease At My Job As A Daycare Teacher

    Close-up of a hand with red irritations and spots, illustrating a terrible day at work through physical discomfort.

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    #13

    Kids Trash Thrift Shop's Toy Section, Parents Don't Care

    Messy toy store aisle with toys scattered everywhere and children playing, illustrating a terrible day at work scenario.

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    #14

    Company Enforced Monthly 2-Hour Drive In To The Office To Improve Collaborative Working

    Modern office workspace with multiple empty desks and monitors, highlighting typical scenes from a terrible day at work.

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    #15

    Customer Ordered All This Food On Uber Eats And Canceled The Order The Moment I Finished Making Everything

    Multiple plastic food containers with lids lined up on a kitchen counter after a tough day at work

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    #16

    That’s Tough

    Spilled paint covering store aisle floor with footprints, illustrating a terrible day at work mishap.

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    #17

    Decided Today I Was Going To Take A Different Route In The Construction Zone To Get To Work

    Legs and shoes covered in mud standing on a rough, muddy ground experiencing a terrible day at work moment.

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    #18

    Someone Stole The AC Unit From Where I Work

    Broken outdoor air conditioning unit left on the ground near a no parking sign, illustrating a terrible day at work.

    We still have one for the other half of the store, but... why?

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    #19

    Can’t Get To Work

    White car stuck in icy flooded street, illustrating a terrible day at work scenario with winter urban surroundings.

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    #20

    Ever Made A $100,000 Mistake?

    Workplace accident with spilled purple paint inside and outside a loading dock and on worker’s shoes showing a terrible day at work.

    I was recently moved to shipping for an ink-making company. While unloading a dark trailer, I punctured a 2000-pound tote of water-based ink; the entire thing emptied in seconds. The whole trailer, dock door, and outside were turned blue. Even though it's water-based, it still had water pollutants in it, so the EPA had to be called in due to it getting into the sewer. The specialty company that was called in to clean up has spent the last 3 weeks digging up the sewer and surrounding ground that had been contaminated. A few days of heavy rain haven't helped the cleanup at all. Needless to say, I had a nervous breakdown and missed 2 days of work. I got a call asking if I was quitting, which would possibly lead to criminal charges (don't know if that's possible, but I know I can fire back for not having dock lights and fork trucks with dim headlights). Being close to 3 weeks out, I can finally think back and laugh at this situation.

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    #21

    Contractor Fell Through My Sister’s Ceiling

    Ceiling with large hole exposing wooden beams, illustrating a terrible day at work or home repair mishap.

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    #22

    Looks Like Someone Forgot To Put On The Parking Break

    Delivery truck stuck in the ocean waves with open door, illustrating a terrible day at work mishap by the sea.

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    #23

    The Businesses In My Shopping Center Decided That The Recycling Chute (Two Units Down) Was Too Far To Walk. That Door Is My Store

    Large pile of cardboard boxes and packaging in a room, illustrating a terrible day at work scenario.

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    #24

    Just Happened To Be Right Behind The Wreck

    Highway truck accident with cargo spilled and scattered debris, illustrating a terrible day at work scenario.

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    #25

    First Day Back From Maternity Leave. They Gave Away My Office And Left My Stuff Boxed Up In A Broken Cubicle

    Broken computer monitor and packed desk items signaling a tough day at work with office workspace challenges.

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    #26

    Got Off Work To No Road Home

    Eroded muddy road with a large gap filled with water, illustrating a terrible day at work scenario.

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    #27

    Apparently Our Delivery People Don't Know How To Stack Boxes Without Them Falling Over

    Worker surrounded by spilled beer boxes and broken bottles showing a terrible day at work in a storage room.

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    #28

    So This Is How I Learned My Work Calendar Wasn’t Private

    Text message with a confusing request about moving a blocker called get a chicken, illustrating a terrible day at work.

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    #29

    I Let Someone Borrow My Knife At Work, This Is How They Gave It Back To Me

    Bent kitchen knife with a damaged blade held over a metal surface, illustrating a terrible day at work.

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    #30

    In Chicago For Work, Paying $65 A Night For Parking, Wake Up Ready To Go To Work, All My Equipment Is Gone

    White minivan with a shattered rear side window and broken glass on the ground in a parking lot, showing a terrible day at work.

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    #31

    Right Before Closing, A Customer Came In And Got $60 In Diesel For Their Truck. Now I Get To Count And Roll These Bad Boys. He Was Also $3 Short

    Hand holding a plastic bag full of coins, showing a small victory amid a terrible day at work moment.

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    #32

    Came Out On My Break To This

    Silver car with shattered rear windshield and chunks of ice after a rough day at work in a snowy parking lot.

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    #33

    Orientation For My New Job Is Today, And My Eye Decides To Look Like This When I Wake Up

    Man with swollen, bruised eye looking tired and worn out, illustrating a terrible day at work experience.

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    #34

    Got Dressed In The Dark Yesterday And Arrived At Work Wearing Two Different Shoes

    Worn mismatched work boots on a gray office carpet, illustrating a tough day at work scenario.

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    #35

    Our Work Christmas Bonus

    Bag of red "Santa Pills" M&M candies with a festive label to brighten your mood on a terrible day at work.

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    #36

    My Boss At Work Plays The Same Playlist Every Day For The Past 6 Years. I Feel Like I’m In My Own Personal Purgatory

    Tablet playing an Easy Listening Soft Rock Mix playlist with classic songs, highlighting work day relaxation and music breaks.

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    #37

    I Had To Take A Leave On The First Day Of My First Ever Job

    Close-up of an arm with swollen skin showing a terrible day at work injury or allergic reaction.

    One day before my first day of training at the company, this allergic reaction happened because of God knows what. I still don't know what caused this.

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    #38

    I Got Up At 5:30 AM To Dress Up For "Whoville Day" At Work, Only To Find Out I Was The Only One Who Dressed Up. I'm Embarrassed Now

    Person with a complex braided hairstyle, wearing a red shirt, illustrating a terrible day at work moment.

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    #39

    Tank Fell Off Its Transport Trailer On The Highway

    Oversize load military vehicle tilted and stuck on a flatbed trailer next to cones, showing a terrible day at work scenario.

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    #40

    They Scheduled A Retirement Dinner For 1:00 Today. Almost Everyone In The Warehouse Leaves At 11:30 On Fridays

    Long row of empty folding chairs and tables inside industrial warehouse, illustrating terrible day at work scenes.

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    #41

    Wife Was Surprised Coming Back From Her Break At Work

    Text message conversation showing a funny work moment, illustrating a terrible day at work experience.

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    #42

    Won What I Thought Was A VR Headset At My Company's Christmas Party

    Oculus Quest 2 Elite Strap with Battery box showcased, a reminder on tough days at work and technology escapes.

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