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Things happen. In life or at work, nobody is immune to failure. But let’s be honest, any workplace bears a very high probability of occupational mishaps, no matter what kind of job it may be. In a sense, it’s part of the definition of ‘being on duty.'

So this time, we’re looking at some of the funniest cases that illustrate how failing to perform one’s duties right actually looks in pictures. And thanks to the subreddit You Had One Job, we’ve got a seemingly endless fountain of occupation-related hilarity. Created 8 years ago, the subreddit is 421k-strong in members and aims at capturing posts that show what it means to hear “You Had One Job!” from your coworker, client, or boss.

Colleagues and customers unite, because this time, no one who failed at bringing the bare minimum to their single job is getting away without being busted. Psst! More funny ‘one job’ posts, aka you wish you'd done it properly but it’s too late now, are waiting in our previous posts here, here, and here.

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Literally Your Last Job

Literally Your Last Job

In 2016, a suicide bomber with explosives in his laptop boarded a Daallo Airlines flight, intending to destroy the aircraft. Twenty minutes after takeoff, the explosives detonated, blasting a hole in the plane, and instantly sucking the bomber out. He was the only fatality

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#2

That Wasn't Supposed To Happen

That Wasn't Supposed To Happen

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#3

No Wonder I Was Struggling...

No Wonder I Was Struggling...

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Troux
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Step 1: Complete puzzle. Step 2: Flip puzzle over. Step 3: Summon Bob Ross to paint an even better landscape scene.

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Failing at whatever it is you’re doing is nerve-wracking. At that point, you may think you are the one making all the mistakes every time, and perfectionists are the ones who suffer the most because of it.

Failing poses a threat to our power and confidence, and this, in turn, creates just more stress. Add hectic schedules and never-ending commitments, and you get a toxic brew of low self-esteem. But what if we learn to deal with breakdowns and failures?

Dede Henley, an author and leadership strategist, suggests applying productive reasoning when it comes to occupational and professional failures. The first step is to self-reflect about “what you are holding as the 'truth,' what you don’t know enough about, and what your part in the breakdown may be,” she explained in an opinion piece for Forbes.

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Sharing it with your team workers in a way that means you take accountability for your actions is a productive way to go about it.

#4

Got The Christmas Lights Up. They're... Candles. Yeah. Really

Got The Christmas Lights Up. They're... Candles. Yeah. Really

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#5

I Am So Confused

I Am So Confused

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Sleazy Weaver
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3 years ago

Triplets!!

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#6

Apparently, Mermaids Have Butts

Apparently, Mermaids Have Butts

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Cip IESAN
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would like to see the other side of the statue, maybe she has some other secrets.

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Secondly, Dede suggests allowing your team to “reflect on what they’re holding as the truth that you collectively don’t know about.” In this way, the “collective group can engage in double-loop learning,” which is likely to bring fruitful results and valuable lessons out of the failures.

And third, don’t forget to apply the newly learned knowledge. This, of course, doesn’t mean that your part of the job is over. On the contrary, the critical part in solving the work failure is owning your part in what happened and “reflecting critically on your performance.” “A big part of handling a failure better is not blaming others for it,” Dede concluded.

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#7

Posted The Sign, Boss ...

Posted The Sign, Boss ...

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#9

That's One Short Cord

That's One Short Cord

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Jay Tesst
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Client: We need that image now DTP-person: Yeah but it's just circles and a short cord Client: Nobody will notice, publish it! DTP-person: Okay....

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#10

It Was Almost Fine

It Was Almost Fine

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#12

Figured Out The Clan's Age Boss!

Figured Out The Clan's Age Boss!

Ming the Clam, the world's oldest animal at 507, was killed by researchers trying to tell how old it was

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#15

I’m Pretty Sure That’s An Avocado!

I’m Pretty Sure That’s An Avocado!

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#18

Elmo Born With Eyes On The Back Of His Head

Elmo Born With Eyes On The Back Of His Head

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#19

Ah, Scohol. Those Were The Days

Ah, Scohol. Those Were The Days

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#20

Come On Man.....

Come On Man.....

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Raine Soo
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would say that this was on purpose to elicit a giggle or two, especially seeing that it's 'large and sweet' for 'Big Mama'.

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#21

Legend Has It That It's Still Good To This Day

Legend Has It That It's Still Good To This Day

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#23

I Know This Year Has Sucked, But C’mon...

I Know This Year Has Sucked, But C’mon...

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#25

Nope, No Problem Here

Nope, No Problem Here

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David Herz
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Adopt an amphibian day...friendship between species in the name of evolution!

Bruce B
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Matilda… what happened to you dear? Wait… no… please don't eat my flesh…

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#29

Ah Yes Education!

Ah Yes Education!

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#30

I Ordered A Precision Screwdriver And It Got Delivered Like This

I Ordered A Precision Screwdriver And It Got Delivered Like This

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#31

That's A Tall Girl, If You Ask Me...

That's A Tall Girl, If You Ask Me...

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#37

Now What Colors Would My Kid Use To Fill This In ?...

Now What Colors Would My Kid Use To Fill This In ?...

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#38

Don’t Apologize, It Happens?

Don’t Apologize, It Happens?

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#40

They Changed The Title After Realizing It

They Changed The Title After Realizing It

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#41

Not Sure If That's How This Works

Not Sure If That's How This Works

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#43

All Four Colors Lived Together In Harmony. Then Everything Changed When Green Went Rogue

All Four Colors Lived Together In Harmony. Then Everything Changed When Green Went Rogue

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#44

One [friggin] Job, Traffic Cone...

One [friggin] Job, Traffic Cone...

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Troux
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The sorting hat from Hogwarts had to pick up a second job.

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#45

My Churches Anti Racism Slogan

My Churches Anti Racism Slogan

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#46

Restored The Sculpture Boss

Restored The Sculpture Boss

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#48

I Can See/Hear You

I Can See/Hear You

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#49

Left: How It Should Be Right: How They Did It

Left: How It Should Be Right: How They Did It

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#50

I Found A Use By Date Sticker In My Burger...

I Found A Use By Date Sticker In My Burger...

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#51

Yes I Would Love Some Online Rings

Yes I Would Love Some Online Rings

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#52

Ah Yes, My Favorite Chemical

Ah Yes, My Favorite Chemical

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#53

Found This While Shopping For Christmas Presents

Found This While Shopping For Christmas Presents

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#54

This Skeleton My Sister Bought

This Skeleton My Sister Bought

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#56

There Was An Attempt To Write Welcome In The Floor Using Stone Inlay

There Was An Attempt To Write Welcome In The Floor Using Stone Inlay

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#58

Ah, Yes. O P T I O N S

Ah, Yes. O P T I O N S

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Mohsie Supposie
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nothing wrong with this apart from the picture quality. It is a 3-position switch with the centre position for OFF, and ON on either side. For example, Forward and Reverse, and other millions of examples.

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#61

Drinking On The Job?

Drinking On The Job?

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Steve Barnett
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would say that it might've been intended for the pub/bar market, where they're dispensed upside down. However, the label at the top is the same as the others.

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#62

I Just Wanted Gas

I Just Wanted Gas

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#63

Umm, I Think It Goes On This Way?

Umm, I Think It Goes On This Way?

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#66

I Mean They Tried

I Mean They Tried

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#67

Ceilings In My Highschool Be Like

Ceilings In My Highschool Be Like

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#70

What Happened Here ?

What Happened Here ?

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Marie
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Asphalt rut where all the vehicles brake. The line used to be straight.

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#72

He Was “Just A Little” Drunk When Painting

He Was “Just A Little” Drunk When Painting

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#73

And A First Grade Education Apparently

And A First Grade Education Apparently

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#76

My Daughter Could Not Wait For Her Dog Toy To Bark...chinese

My Daughter Could Not Wait For Her Dog Toy To Bark...chinese

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#77

Well Then

Well Then

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nanashi
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

yeah force a woman to carry that fetus she never wanted with all the "fun" of pregnancy, risk of losing job, then later painful labour and finally you are free from it. 9months is just a blink of an eye, right? /sarcasm. EDIT: ok i just saw the fail lol but I'm just gonna keep my original words so ppl can laugh at my ass not seeing the joke

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