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If You Think You’ve Had A Terrible Day At Work, These 50 Pics Might Change Your Mind (New Pics)
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.
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#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
Bonus, the emergency phone in here doesn't work. Double bonus, this isn't the first time it's happened.
Mason Kronol 3 months ago
On our honeymoon I refused to use the stairs. I hate elevators. Monday night the fire alarm went off, guess who knew where the emergency exit was 😁 Also guess who keeps clothes and a purse next to the door now. Nothing worse than being in the jacuzzi tub on the 10th floor when the alarms go off and scrambling for clothes and key cards. Had no wallet so couldn’t even go grab a drink and was very cold!
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Ge Po 3 months ago
Or not use the elevator when you're the only one in the building? (Yes, that's unfortunate when the building has multiple floors, but beats getting stuck, I guess, especially when it's not the first time.)
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Prince Lee 3 months ago
if only he had a phone to call for help... welp better send this selfie
Milena B. G. Rosa 3 months ago
The EMERGENCY phone don't Works. His cellphone works just fine
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Beak Hookage 3 months ago
"Use the emergency phone!" "It don't work." "Well then call the superintendent!" "He don't work either."
SkippityBoppityBoo 3 months ago
I'm going to be "THAT person" right now, so apologies! He's stuck in a lift where there may well be no mobile phone reception. It's appearing as though that's the situation. You can take photos on your phone without it being actively connected to the Internet. He probably took the photo to pass the time, maybe then switched it off to save battery and uploaded the photo once he got out of the lift and charged his phone.
Justin Tyme 3 months ago
I have been stuck in two malfunctioning elevators. I researched some information and figured out that the chance of the same person getting stuck in two elevators is one in ten billion.
Fat Harry (Oi / You) 3 months ago
So he works in security and the emergency phones don't work. I wonder whose job it is to ensure that the emergency phones DO work?
Samantha Hatfield 3 months ago
So the guy in the pic is one of my husband's best friends. He couldn't get calls out on his cell. At the time, he was the only one there because his partner got fired the previous week and they were short people. Anyway, he was in there for about an hour and he ended up prying the doors open. When it happened, we laughed a ridiculously long time.
Igor914624 3 months ago
Been there, done that. All you can do is wait it out. Unless your cell phone works in there. Mine happened 30 years ago before cell phones.
Ge Po 3 months ago
I suppose by colleagues/ other employees arriving in the morning.
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5000 Litres Of Spilt Ink
#3
Scene Outside My Apartment Today. A Crane Was Holding A Big Crate Of Paint. Then It Wasn't
Traveling Lady Railfan 3 months ago
Let's have six men stand here and look at it. Yeah, that's good.
We’re all wired differently. Some people have a much more difficult time recovering from an unpleasant workday.
If you’re one of them, author and academic Dr. Caitlin Demsky advises detaching yourself from the negative energy by relaxing after work. It could be doing yoga, listening to music, or watching a movie, as long as it helps you sleep better.
“Those who can take mental breaks from this fare better and do not lose as much sleep as those who are less capable of letting go,” Dr. Demsky said in an interview with Inc.
#4
It Was Pajama Day At Work. Guess Who Was The Only One Who Participated?
#5
My Classroom After A Preschool Tantrum. 3.5-Year-Olds. The Parents Insist The Child's Behavior Is Not The Problem
#6
This Wins The Internet
However, some days are heavier than others. They could be taxing enough to break you down emotionally. If you’re pushed to the brink, New York-based psychologist Dr. Junhong Cao advises allowing yourself to feel your emotions.
In an article for her website, Dr. Cao encourages catharsis through a sad song, a heart-wrenching film, or journaling. If you need to cry it out, go for it.
#7
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
#8
Made These For Work On My Birthday, Nobody Really Ate Them
#9
There’s A Massive Hole In My Pants And I Only Noticed An Hour Ago. No One Said Anything To Me
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.
Self-care isn’t selfish, and even the American Heart Association says so. Dr. Cao says it is most important during stressful times, like when you’re having an awful day at the office. Exercising after work could be a way to decompress and relax.
For downtime, Dr. Cao urges focusing on interests. Take a break from social media and engage in your favorite hobbies, such as painting or playing an instrument.
#10
My Old Office Once Held A Birthday Party For Me And Served Pork Tacos, I'm Muslim
#11
I Brought Muffins To Work Because Of My Birthday, And 5 Minutes Later They Told Me I Was Being Fired Because Of Budget Cuts
#12
That's Why I Window Share, Not Full-Screen Share
Work-life balance is essential for longevity and sanity. Dr. Cao recognizes that it can be intimidating for some to exert that right, but you can start with small steps each day.
Some excellent examples include limiting screen time, logging out from your work platform after a specific time each day, and avoiding checking emails on weekends. But this is probably the most important tip from Dr. Cao: “Saying ‘no’ more often and not people-pleasing as much.”
#13
Crane Tipped Over Onto A Mostly Completed School
#14
My Boss Thinks It's A Great Idea To Randomly Pull The Fridge Plug To Save Energy
At first it was only on the weekends, now it's just randomly. You don't even save any energy by turning the fridge on and off, also this makes just the perfect environment for bacteria and mold to grow.
#15
I Caught Hand, Foot And Mouth Disease At My Job As A Daycare Teacher
Work-life balance can also mean drawing a line between the two and keeping them apart. Bringing home your stressors won’t do you any good, and Dr. Cao advises making a conscious decision to “leave work brain at work.”
According to her, even simple acts like washing your hands or changing clothes before leaving can help reset your mind before heading home to your family.
“Remind yourself that you work to live, not live to work,” she said.
#16
Kids Trash Thrift Shop's Toy Section, Parents Don't Care
#17
Company Enforced Monthly 2-Hour Drive In To The Office To Improve Collaborative Working
#18
Customer Ordered All This Food On Uber Eats And Canceled The Order The Moment I Finished Making Everything
We’d like to hear from you now. What do you do after a forgettable day at work? How do you unwind and prepare for another day of the same grind? Let us know in the comments!
#19
That’s Tough
#20
Decided Today I Was Going To Take A Different Route In The Construction Zone To Get To Work
#21
Someone Stole The AC Unit From Where I Work
We still have one for the other half of the store, but... why?
#22
Can’t Get To Work
#23
Ever Made A $100,000 Mistake?
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.
#24
You Had 1 Job! My Boss's Name Is Brian
#25
Customer Left A S**ty Tip, Quite Literally
#26
Contractor Fell Through My Sister’s Ceiling
Upstaged75 3 months ago
My dad once slipped in the attic and put his leg through the ceiling below. Unfortunately for him the ceiling had custom wallpaper on it. It was an expensive slip.
#27
Looks Like Someone Forgot To Put On The Parking Break
#28
The Businesses In My Shopping Center Decided That The Recycling Chute (Two Units Down) Was Too Far To Walk. That Door Is My Store
#29
Just Happened To Be Right Behind The Wreck
#30
First Day Back From Maternity Leave. They Gave Away My Office And Left My Stuff Boxed Up In A Broken Cubicle
#31
Got Off Work To No Road Home
#32
Apparently Our Delivery People Don't Know How To Stack Boxes Without Them Falling Over
#33
So This Is How I Learned My Work Calendar Wasn’t Private
#34
I Let Someone Borrow My Knife At Work, This Is How They Gave It Back To Me
#35
In Chicago For Work, Paying $65 A Night For Parking, Wake Up Ready To Go To Work, All My Equipment Is Gone
Smilodon, a Bad Cat 3 months ago
In Chi you NEVER leave anything visible in your car if parked outside. Not even a trash bag, cuz the street rats and little thugs will break in just to check. Source: Mom's entire family from Oak Park, been visiting Chi for 64 years.
#36
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
#37
Some Jerk Keeps Eating My Food At Work. This Is The Third Time Now, They Eat It Even Out Of My Own Containers. I Have No Idea What To Do Anymore The Manager Won’t Do Anything About It
#38
Came Out On My Break To This
#39
My New Desk At Work
#40
Orientation For My New Job Is Today, And My Eye Decides To Look Like This When I Wake Up
#41
Got Dressed In The Dark Yesterday And Arrived At Work Wearing Two Different Shoes
#42
Our Work Christmas Bonus
#43
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
#44
I Had To Take A Leave On The First Day Of My First Ever Job
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.
Avoidance_Panda 3 months ago
Work, I'm allergic too.... No problem, selfie isolate with ice cream and netflix... You'll soon be feeling better..
#45
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
#46
Tank Fell Off Its Transport Trailer On The Highway
#47
They Scheduled A Retirement Dinner For 1:00 Today. Almost Everyone In The Warehouse Leaves At 11:30 On Fridays
#48
Ice Truck Making A Delivery To A Local Dock Decided That Even The Ice Needed To Cool Off
#49
Wife Was Surprised Coming Back From Her Break At Work
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