ADVERTISEMENT

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.

#1

Not Trying To Be Political I Just Thought This Was Funny

Not Trying To Be Political I Just Thought This Was Funny

reddit.com Report

#2

I Honestly Want To Know How Someone Manged This

I Honestly Want To Know How Someone Manged This

reddit.com Report

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).

#5

Someone Really Hates Kids

Someone Really Hates Kids

reddit.com Report

ADVERTISEMENT

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?

Best, Or Worst, Editor?

reddit.com Report

Add photo comments
POST
Rabbit Carrot
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There you go: Beethoven can answer the above question ‘have you ever been in an accident that resulted in your death - yes/no’.

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#8

“Shoplifters Will Be Prostituted”

“Shoplifters Will Be Prostituted”

reddit.com Report

ADVERTISEMENT
#9

Didn't Fit In The Mailbox

Didn't Fit In The Mailbox

reddit.com Report

#10

I’m Sure He’ll Be Happy With This Gift

I’m Sure He’ll Be Happy With This Gift

reddit.com Report

ADVERTISEMENT
#14

Sure, Right After You Write It.

Sure, Right After You Write It.

reddit.com Report

Add photo comments
POST
.gas.
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Also, what does this mean? There's no "official" language in the U.S. "Your in Spain, speak Chinese."

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#15

I Know I Don't

I Know I Don't

reddit.com Report

#18

I Mean.....

I Mean.....

reddit.com Report

ADVERTISEMENT
#19

Fighting Crimes With The Power Of Song

Fighting Crimes With The Power Of Song

reddit.com Report

Add photo comments
POST
Raine Soo
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The robot is ever so slightly more effective than a real police agent. :D

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#20

You Had One Jobby Job-Job

You Had One Jobby Job-Job

reddit.com Report

#21

This Plaque Near My House

This Plaque Near My House

reddit.com Report

#24

I Haven't Words For This... Really

I Haven't Words For This... Really

reddit.com Report

#25

Honoring Rosa Parks On The Back Of A Bus...

Honoring Rosa Parks On The Back Of A Bus...

reddit.com Report

#26

Excuse Me Ma'am...that's Not How That Works...

Excuse Me Ma'am...that's Not How That Works...

reddit.com Report

ADVERTISEMENT
#29

Turn Rliegfht

Turn Rliegfht

reddit.com Report

Add photo comments
POST
Deson
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There's two signs pointing for a left turn but at the very end there's a sign that says no left turn as well.

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#30

How Hard Is It?

How Hard Is It?

reddit.com Report

#31

Come One Camera Man

Come One Camera Man

reddit.com Report

Add photo comments
POST
Rabbit Carrot
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

South Africa vs New Zealand. Cricket. I remember that match, the commentators spent ages laughing at those two blokes.

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#32

This Finding Dory Night Light Is Perfect For Kids!

This Finding Dory Night Light Is Perfect For Kids!

reddit.com Report

Add photo comments
POST
Vorknkx
Community Member
4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Finding Dory night light - powered by AAA batteries... or your child's SOUL."

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#34

I Guess They Decided To Include The Cutter As A Premium Topping

I Guess They Decided To Include The Cutter As A Premium Topping

reddit.com Report

Add photo comments
POST
Russell Ellwardt
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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.

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
ADVERTISEMENT
#35

All They Had To Do Was Line Up The Label Properly. Now I Have This

All They Had To Do Was Line Up The Label Properly. Now I Have This

reddit.com Report

#37

Asked My Boyfriend To Bake The Croissants For Our Dinner...

Asked My Boyfriend To Bake The Croissants For Our Dinner...

reddit.com Report

Add photo comments
POST
Tabitha L
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

For anyone who is confused by this image....Pillsbury makes a tube dough of "crescent rolls" which some people call croissants. (As if.) The dough is perforated into triangles that need to be rolled into the correct shape.

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#40

I Was Expecting The Picture To Be A Bit More Colorful

I Was Expecting The Picture To Be A Bit More Colorful

reddit.com Report

Continue reading with Bored Panda Premium
Unlimited content
Ad-free browsing
Dark mode
#41

Yes Don't The Food

Yes Don't The Food

reddit.com Report

Add photo comments
POST
Rabbit Carrot
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I want a ‘concern spoon’. It could help me to not eat the extra portion of ice cream when I’m feeling low.

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
ADVERTISEMENT
#43

The Arabic Part Says “The Same Text But In Arabic”

The Arabic Part Says “The Same Text But In Arabic”

reddit.com Report

#45

How... Someone Better Have Been Reprimanded

How... Someone Better Have Been Reprimanded

reddit.com Report

#48

$49 For A "Frog" Cake

$49 For A "Frog" Cake

reddit.com Report

Add photo comments
POST
Raine Soo
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I like the colour, but no way this cake is worth $49. There isn't even a frog on it.

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#49

They’re Different Colors? Super Hard

They’re Different Colors? Super Hard

reddit.com Report

#50

Wasn't There Any Other Stock Image

Wasn't There Any Other Stock Image

reddit.com Report

ADVERTISEMENT
#51

New Chandelier Was Installed In The Apartment Below!

New Chandelier Was Installed In The Apartment Below!

reddit.com Report

#53

Found This In My School Lmao

Found This In My School Lmao

reddit.com Report

#54

Guess It'll Never End

Guess It'll Never End

reddit.com Report

#56

Nice Parking Job There Mr. Advanced Parking Solutions

Nice Parking Job There Mr. Advanced Parking Solutions

reddit.com Report

Add photo comments
POST
Jeff Requier
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

you can make mistakes backing into a spot, EVERYONE should be backing in. Theres Never an excuse for f*****g up pulling into a spot where you can line your self up and drive between the lines

View more commentsArrow down menu
#57

Removing One Blade Will Definitely Make The Fan Work...

Removing One Blade Will Definitely Make The Fan Work...

reddit.com Report

#58

I Feel Like Somebody Got Fired

I Feel Like Somebody Got Fired

reddit.com Report

Add photo comments
POST
Raine Soo
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is obviously funny. But 'retard' in French is not the same meaning in English. It means 'late'.

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
ADVERTISEMENT
#60

To Keep Someone’s Identity A Secret

To Keep Someone’s Identity A Secret

reddit.com Report

#63

"My Baby!"

"My Baby!"

reddit.com Report

Add photo comments
POST
Raine Soo
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yikes! How do you repair or replace an instrument that is essentially an extension of you? Classical pianist Glenn Gould needed his piano repaired after movers dropped it out a window and onto the pavement. He noted that, even though repaired, it was never the same again.

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#64

Correct Black Man In Picture, How Hard Could It Be?

Correct Black Man In Picture, How Hard Could It Be?

reddit.com Report

Add photo comments
POST
Raine Soo
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Kevin Hart must be thrilled that he is not Usain Bolt right now.

View more commentsArrow down menu
#65

The ‘Worst Criminal This Week’ Award Goes To:

The ‘Worst Criminal This Week’ Award Goes To:

reddit.com Report

#66

It Will Be Good For The Kids In The Back, Though

It Will Be Good For The Kids In The Back, Though

reddit.com Report

ADVERTISEMENT
#67

Yep, They Sure Do

Yep, They Sure Do

reddit.com Report

Add photo comments
POST
Vorknkx
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Years ago I worked as a translator, and for certified (and/or notarized) translations we had a rule that we could not translate stuff in foreign languages we weren't specificly qualified for. I was only qualified for English, so everytime I encountered something else, I had to just mark it, e.g. [text in German - illegible]. Now imagine if most of the document was in such a language - I'd turn in a very short translation, most of it being "illegible" :D

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#68

Helpful For Finding Your Car

Helpful For Finding Your Car

reddit.com Report

Add photo comments
POST
Shelp
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why don't you just pin your location on Google maps instead of discussing which what is basically a bad trained spying robot?!

View more commentsArrow down menu
#69

Can Somebody Explain This?

Can Somebody Explain This?

reddit.com Report

Add photo comments
POST
EA
Community Member
4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I will be so tempted to use this for the ‘other’ box next time I have to fill out a form and specify my gender

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#70

Seems Like They Stocked Up On Invisible Ink. Either That Or I’ve Been Lied Too...

Seems Like They Stocked Up On Invisible Ink. Either That Or I’ve Been Lied Too...

reddit.com Report

#72

This "Family Pharmacy" Sign

This "Family Pharmacy" Sign

reddit.com Report

Add photo comments
POST
WilvanderHeijden
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Give us an accurate description of the American healthcare system in one picture.

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
ADVERTISEMENT
See Also on Bored Panda
#75

Political Humor

Political Humor

reddit.com Report

#76

Clock That Has Hung On Our Wall With 20 Years. Needless To Say It Gets Confusing Sometimes

Clock That Has Hung On Our Wall With 20 Years. Needless To Say It Gets Confusing Sometimes

reddit.com Report

Add photo comments
POST
InstantRamenGuy
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

*at the clock factory* Person: hey, wanna troll people with OCD? Other person: ok, sure

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#77

Innocent Until Proven Tasty

Innocent Until Proven Tasty

reddit.com Report

#78

I Did The Job Boss

I Did The Job Boss

reddit.com Report

Add photo comments
POST
Rabbit Carrot
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There’s nothing better than a cake decorator who takes things too literally.

View more commentsArrow down menu
#79

Subtitle For French Song. Same Line Three Minutes Straight

Subtitle For French Song. Same Line Three Minutes Straight

reddit.com Report

#80

I Compressed The Image Boss

I Compressed The Image Boss

reddit.com Report

#82

May They Have Meant Circumstances?

May They Have Meant Circumstances?

reddit.com Report

ADVERTISEMENT
See Also on Bored Panda
#84

Just Use A Vpn

Just Use A Vpn

reddit.com Report

Add photo comments
POST
WilvanderHeijden
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There are free VPN's so why go through a lot of trouble? I use one of them to have get acces to sites which " are not available in my country due to legal reasons..."

Sophia Graubart
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

because google does not understand phrases, just keywords. you wrote VPN, so it looked for things with VPN.

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#85

I Spent A Few Minutes Laughing At This

I Spent A Few Minutes Laughing At This

reddit.com Report

Add photo comments
POST
EA
Community Member
4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I mean... it’s not wrong! This does kinda work?

View more commentsArrow down menu
#87

Lemon-Orange Hybrid Obviously

Lemon-Orange Hybrid Obviously

reddit.com Report

#88

At A Hospital I Visited A While Back

At A Hospital I Visited A While Back

reddit.com Report

#89

Are You Sure?

Are You Sure?

reddit.com Report

Add photo comments
POST
TabledTurnsxddd
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

hmmmm, maybe it is a little bit wrong. Oh, the size! It should be across the whole shirt! :O

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#90

Shoot The Goddamn Bullies

Shoot The Goddamn Bullies

reddit.com Report

ADVERTISEMENT
See Also on Bored Panda
#91

Found At My Neighborhood Mailbox

Found At My Neighborhood Mailbox

reddit.com Report

Add photo comments
POST
WilvanderHeijden
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In Europe this is very unfortumate for the sender, because he'll have to replace the antenna.

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#92

Am I Wrong Or Is This Actually Harder Than The Obvious Alternative?

Am I Wrong Or Is This Actually Harder Than The Obvious Alternative?

reddit.com Report

Add photo comments
POST
WilvanderHeijden
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There's gone a lot of effort into the attempt to keep the job easy.

View more commentsArrow down menu
#95

Task Failed Successfully

Task Failed Successfully

reddit.com Report

#97

Brand New House Got Cabinets In It That Day Might Lose The Porch The Next

Brand New House Got Cabinets In It That Day Might Lose The Porch The Next

reddit.com Report

ADVERTISEMENT
See Also on Bored Panda
#99

My Brothers GF Just Cut This Cheesecake...

My Brothers GF Just Cut This Cheesecake...

reddit.com Report

#101

Last Time I Checked That’s Not What Legs Look Like

Last Time I Checked That’s Not What Legs Look Like

reddit.com Report

#102

Why Dear God Why Did You Do This

Why Dear God Why Did You Do This

reddit.com Report

Add photo comments
POST
Raine Soo
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Actually, that is something my brother would do. He just likes to mix it up sometimes.

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#105

Now That's A Pour Design For A Bathroom Sink

Now That's A Pour Design For A Bathroom Sink

reddit.com Report

#106

Civil Engineering In South America

Civil Engineering In South America

reddit.com Report

ADVERTISEMENT
See Also on Bored Panda
#107

Ah Yes, Mars The Country

Ah Yes, Mars The Country

reddit.com Report

#109

My Guy... Just How?

My Guy... Just How?

reddit.com Report

Add photo comments
POST
Linus Nilsson
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, it's quite clear that the body was not attached, and it still went for painting. Probably not the painters fault

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#110

One Of My Screws Was Not Threaded

One Of My Screws Was Not Threaded

reddit.com Report

#111

Two Hundred And Thirty Degrees In France?

Two Hundred And Thirty Degrees In France?

reddit.com Report

#112

Virtual School Test

Virtual School Test

reddit.com Report

#113

Someone Tried To Replace A Missing 2 Of Clubs...

Someone Tried To Replace A Missing 2 Of Clubs...

reddit.com Report

#114

Needless To Say, Mom And Dad Weren’t Too Happy With This One

Needless To Say, Mom And Dad Weren’t Too Happy With This One

reddit.com Report

Add photo comments
POST
Shelp
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Weddigns are my favourite ceremoyn! Marraige is such a beautiful thing.

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
ADVERTISEMENT
See Also on Bored Panda
#115

Yeah I Don't Think That's Going To Work

Yeah I Don't Think That's Going To Work

reddit.com Report

#116

How Did They Mess That Up

How Did They Mess That Up

reddit.com Report

#118

I Did It Boss, Ive Build The Crash Barrier.

I Did It Boss, Ive Build The Crash Barrier.

reddit.com Report

Add photo comments
POST
Jeff Requier
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

its true, bikes are going along next to the vehicles and than have a walk light so intstead of stopping with the vehicles they switch over to the cross walk and than back to the road.

View more commentsArrow down menu
#119

Yes, Nevv York Is My Favourite Metropolitan

Yes, Nevv York Is My Favourite Metropolitan

reddit.com Report

#120

Ordered Two Cheese And One Pepperoni. Got One Pepperoni

Ordered Two Cheese And One Pepperoni. Got One Pepperoni

reddit.com Report

#122

Meatallica

Meatallica

reddit.com Report

Add photo comments
POST
Rabbit Carrot
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It’s a tribute to his two favourite artists clearly: meatloaf and Metallica

View more commentsArrow down menu
ADVERTISEMENT
See Also on Bored Panda
#123

Not Sure If Intentional Or Oblivious, But This Architect Did A Crappy Job

Not Sure If Intentional Or Oblivious, But This Architect Did A Crappy Job

reddit.com Report

Add photo comments
POST
Rabbit Carrot
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well you’d never get lost. Driver, take me to the poop house please.

View more commentsArrow down menu
#124

Who Ever Designed This I Really Hope They Get Fired Soon

Who Ever Designed This I Really Hope They Get Fired Soon

reddit.com Report

Add photo comments
POST
Mystery Egg
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have one of these magic mice for my work computer....it is SO frustrating!

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#125

Maybe... Maybe It Will Turn Black Later...

Maybe... Maybe It Will Turn Black Later...

reddit.com Report

#126

London, Manhatten, New York

London, Manhatten, New York

reddit.com Report

#127

"How To Not Make Subtitles"

"How To Not Make Subtitles"

reddit.com Report

#128

The Salt Shakers At My Hotel (It Had A Kitchen)

The Salt Shakers At My Hotel (It Had A Kitchen)

reddit.com Report

Add photo comments
POST
Stannous Flouride
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In humid areas this is much more practical. The salt clumps and has to be thrown away.

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
ADVERTISEMENT
#131

Thanks Subtitle

Thanks Subtitle

reddit.com Report

Add photo comments
POST
BusLady
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What really bugs me about subtitles is when it's not even close to the dialog.

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#132

Designed The Box, Boss!

Designed The Box, Boss!

2 months ago Report

Add photo comments
POST
NMN
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Took me a long time... so, the red charachter is using the blue block disc to block ugh... the red from connecting

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#134

That Cable Canal Sure Is Useful On A Moveable Lamp.

That Cable Canal Sure Is Useful On A Moveable Lamp.

reddit.com Report

#135

Ah Yes, The Train Station Is Her King

Ah Yes, The Train Station Is Her King

reddit.com Report