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They say if you never fail, you never learn. But some mistakes are so silly that you can't help but wonder if the people who made them walked away with anything more than a laugh.

The subreddit r/onejob is the place for these funny mishaps. Fire it up on any given day and you'll see pictures of a poorly dressed mannequin, unfortunate typos in important texts, and so much more.

We at Bored Panda have already covered the online community here and here, but people keep failing so we have to keep going. Enjoy.

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Doors Design At A Hospital

Doors Design At A Hospital

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

"We want to remind people of their mortality". "Ok, how about a door with coffin windows, that also sort of looks like a skull?" "Genius!"

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If there’s one thing we hope these pictures will convince you of, it’s that mistakes are an unavoidable part of life. However, accepting this fact can take time. So we reached out to licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Laura Bowles to learn how to embrace it.

Dr. Bowles is a member of the NY Health Hypnosis & Integrative Therapy team. She specializes in treating eating disorders, anxiety, panic disorders, IBS, gut and digestive issues, self-esteem, motivation, and relationship challenges.

"Fear of failure can have many origins," Dr. Bowles told Bored Panda. "People who experienced harsh criticism or rejection from parents, caregivers, or loved ones while growing up can develop a fear of failure. The same goes for those who experienced shame, embarrassment, or bullying after experiencing failure."

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Dr. Bowles said that people who struggle with perfectionism can also be frightened of failing. "What can sometimes be underlying this fear is low self-esteem, meaning a lack of confidence or belief in oneself," she explained.

And it's on the rise, especially in younger people. A study conducted between 1989 and 2016 found that levels of perfectionism in college students "increased by statistically significant amounts." Perhaps even more concerning, perfectionism caused by societal pressure increased at twice the rate of self-oriented and other-oriented perfectionism.

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Not Very Professional After All

Not Very Professional After All

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WubiDubi
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3 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The extra comments box and the secondary message box need to be further apart.

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Perfect Model For The Job

Perfect Model For The Job

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Widdershins66
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3 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

😳 Wtf, " for black people plus sized..."?!?!?!?! And a white person's stereotype of... Omg this is sooo baaad! This should be higher up⬆️

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The old saying that we learn more from failure than success holds a lot of truth. "It very often has the potential to be a positive experience," Dr. Bowles added.

"Many of our failures, particularly as children, teach us different ways to approach problems and come up with solutions. Being able to safely and healthily work through failure as a child builds resiliency — the ability to withstand and overcome difficulties."

In one of his commercials, Michael Jordan said: "I’ve missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. Twenty-six times I’ve been trusted to take the game-winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. That is why I succeed."

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You might think it’s corny, but it definitely gets the sentiment across.

However, even Jordan cried when he was cut from his school's basketball team. Granted, he was still a teen, but there's nothing wrong with people who have mixed feelings after their mistakes. On the contrary.

"Failure can be quite painful, and can bring up many different conflicting emotions," Dr. Bowles said. "One of the best approaches to events that cause us pain is to accept our feelings. Allow yourself to sit with and process your feelings after the event without pushing them away."

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According to Dr. Bowles, "it can be helpful to try to acknowledge and accept your feelings, while also being aware that they are most likely temporary — you will not feel upset forever!"

"Cultivating a self-compassion practice can also be helpful to recover from failure. Many people find benefits in practicing affirmations, using mindfulness meditation, and taking the perspective of others to help them develop a kinder attitude towards themselves. Psychotherapy can also be a helpful tool in working on self-compassion and processing powerful feelings!" Dr. Bowles said.

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I Can’t Help But See A Little Problem Here

I Can’t Help But See A Little Problem Here

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Yes Yes Good Call Staff! Great Work!

Yes Yes Good Call Staff! Great Work!

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In Heidelberg They Installed A New Ticket Machine Right In Front Of A Bench

In Heidelberg They Installed A New Ticket Machine Right In Front Of A Bench

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WubiDubi
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3 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The bench is in the wrong place, they have to put the ticket machine where there is power.

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I Got A Message That Has Braille. You Can’t Feel The Bumps On The Smooth Screen

I Got A Message That Has Braille. You Can’t Feel The Bumps On The Smooth Screen

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Whoops. I Should Have Read The Warning About The Cover Under The Cover Before Opening The Cover

Whoops. I Should Have Read The Warning About The Cover Under The Cover Before Opening The Cover

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

No to worry, it's just a nice and refreshing 230-240 Volt jolt :)

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Nice Job Satan

Nice Job Satan

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WubiDubi
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3 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The first drain is under the door, this is the emergency drain in case under the door is blocked.

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At The School Where I Work

At The School Where I Work

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

I know schools don't often have the latest resources and have to make do with out of date things, but that globe looks to be several hundred million years out-of-date

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Not The First Time We See This. Why Does This Happen So Often? Is That A Painter Thing?

Not The First Time We See This. Why Does This Happen So Often? Is That A Painter Thing?

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#54

Multiple Adults Allowed This To Be Put In An Alphabet Learning Book For Children

Multiple Adults Allowed This To Be Put In An Alphabet Learning Book For Children

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#56

The Placement Of This Toilet In My Hotel Is Just Stupid

The Placement Of This Toilet In My Hotel Is Just Stupid

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WubiDubi
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3 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When someone has been very naughty but also has a weak bladder.

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#57

My Fiancee's Cake Was Looking Strange And Now We Know Why

My Fiancee's Cake Was Looking Strange And Now We Know Why

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

Everyone pay attention. It is not a matter of unit of measurement. Both measuring devices, which are obviously different sizes, are labeled the same in imperial and metric

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#58

There Is A Parcel Box 2 Meters Away, Yet He Decided The Bin Was Better. Bin Was Collected This Morning

There Is A Parcel Box 2 Meters Away, Yet He Decided The Bin Was Better. Bin Was Collected This Morning

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Put What In My Drink????

Put What In My Drink????

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WubiDubi
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3 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's the International Electrotechnical Commission's Ice machine. I see no issue.

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How Can You Mess It Up? They're Literally The Polar Opposites 😭

How Can You Mess It Up? They're Literally The Polar Opposites 😭

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No One Can Unlock It Now

No One Can Unlock It Now

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BewilderedBanana
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3 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That padlock will unlock itself even if you just look at it slightly threateningly :)

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Cancel Button On A Drawing Tablet For Kids

Cancel Button On A Drawing Tablet For Kids

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What Are They Doing In My High School Bro 💀😭

What Are They Doing In My High School Bro 💀😭

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#70

What Is This Math Question

What Is This Math Question

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Corvus
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3 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This could be the right answer... if the question was "How much is half of 16?"

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I Was Given A Fork In A Restaurant... Why Isn't It Level?!

I Was Given A Fork In A Restaurant... Why Isn't It Level?!

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One Of The Ceiling Tiles In My Boarding School Is Turned 90°

One Of The Ceiling Tiles In My Boarding School Is Turned 90°

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Trying To Go On A Nice Ride And I See This, Mate

Trying To Go On A Nice Ride And I See This, Mate

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Carl Roberts
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3 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

But, there's clearly a wider portion to allow people to go around it. That, and why is OP riding their bike on the sidewalk

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Windows Design Team Has Failed Us

Windows Design Team Has Failed Us

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Toy Car Designer Forgot To Fill In The Demo Text

Toy Car Designer Forgot To Fill In The Demo Text

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