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Failure is a part of life. It can hurt. It can teach us valuable lessons. But most importantly, when you have a single job to do, and you mess it up, it can give us a hearty laugh when we need it the most. The ‘You Had One Job’ subreddit is a great online community that will make you crack a smile: it’s dedicated to hilarious occupational mishaps that will blow away the Autumn blues.
We’ve collected some of the best posts from the 397k-strong r/onejob community for you to enjoy, dear Readers. So scroll down, and we hope that you see the silver lining in life. Oh, don’t forget to upvote your fave posts and let us know which pics made you laugh the hardest and why.
The ‘You Had One Job’ subreddit considers itself to be the “official depository” for classic ‘You Had One Job’ posts. It does exactly what it says on the tin. The community seems very friendly, so if you’ve got any posts to share, give the sub a visit.
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#1
Not Trying To Be Political I Just Thought This Was Funny
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#2
I Honestly Want To Know How Someone Manged This
#3
Thats A Big One
If the subreddit were a kid, they’d probably be in the third grade by now: the community was founded back in 2012 and has been going strong ever since.
Obviously, it’s best to go through life with a strong sense of humor, but it doesn’t hide the fact that failing at your job can have a powerful negative impact on your mental (and even physical) wellbeing. We’re social animals, after all, and what others think of us impacts us (even if we sometimes like to pretend that it doesn’t).
#4
I Used To Read
#5
Someone Really Hates Kids
#6
Meth, I'm On It
One study from 2017 suggests that we shouldn’t fight against what we feel after failing. According to the researchers, if we want to improve as people and get better at our jobs, we should focus on our turbulent feelings after failing badly, not our thoughts.
On the other hand, trying to logically find reasons why you’re not at fault doesn’t seem to help us much to improve. In other words, letting ourselves feel bad about failing is, ironically, a positive and learning experience. While our brains try to come up with excuses for why our failures aren’t necessarily failures. Heart over mind, dear Pandas. Heart over mind.
#7
Best, Or Worst, Editor?
Rabbit Carrot 4 years ago
There you go: Beethoven can answer the above question ‘have you ever been in an accident that resulted in your death - yes/no’.
#8
“Shoplifters Will Be Prostituted”
#9
Didn't Fit In The Mailbox
#10
I’m Sure He’ll Be Happy With This Gift
#11
Don't Worry Boss, I Wrote
#12
How Does This Happen?
#13
You Became The Very Thing You Swore To Destroy
#14
Sure, Right After You Write It.
#15
I Know I Don't
#16
Food May Contain Human Flesh
#17
Some One Told Me To Put This Here Soooo
#18
I Mean.....
#19
Fighting Crimes With The Power Of Song
#20
You Had One Jobby Job-Job
#21
This Plaque Near My House
#22
You Were Close Here
#23
Teachers Making Quizzes
#24
I Haven't Words For This... Really
#25
Honoring Rosa Parks On The Back Of A Bus...
#26
Excuse Me Ma'am...that's Not How That Works...
#27
Helmet Saves Lives
#28
Facepalm
Stannous Flouride 4 years ago
Remember in "Speed" when Keanu Reeves shoots his partner who is being held hostage? This is that scene in 2D.
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ADHORTATOR 4 years ago
"I neutralised the criminal - without a hostage, he is no longer a threat "
Aragorn II Elessar 4 years ago
“Now, let’s get a competent marksmen to eliminate the criminal, I used all my ammo on the hostage.”
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E Menendez 4 years ago
Not so dangerous now that they don't have a hostage to use as leverage, LOL
«-𝑳𝒐𝒔𝒆𝒓𝒔-» 2 years ago
The shooter: Me The person held hostage: Me The girl: My friends and me
Edwin Quantrall 4 years ago
I think that someone doesn't *quite* grasp the concept of "hostage rescue"... 🤔 (But her rounds certainly are precise and well-grouped! 👍 )
(Deleted) 3 years ago
The hostage was shot, instead of the person who was pointing a gun at the hostage.
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Turn Rliegfht
#30
How Hard Is It?
#31
Come One Camera Man
Rabbit Carrot 4 years ago
South Africa vs New Zealand. Cricket. I remember that match, the commentators spent ages laughing at those two blokes.
#32
This Finding Dory Night Light Is Perfect For Kids!
#33
N-No. It Really Isn't
#34
I Guess They Decided To Include The Cutter As A Premium Topping
Russell Ellwardt 4 years ago
Doesn't look melted to me, actually. Since pizza is usually cut after baking not before, I assume the item in question is perfectly intact. Receiving a good pizza cutter for free with your pizza, not bad.
#35
All They Had To Do Was Line Up The Label Properly. Now I Have This
#36
How Is This So Common?
#37
Asked My Boyfriend To Bake The Croissants For Our Dinner...
#38
A Recycling Bin Isn’t Supposed To Be A Logic Puzzle
#39
15 Straws. Thanks
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