Gone are the days of going above and beyond in the workplace. Many of us have learned after years of giving 110% that our efforts are never going to be rewarded. Instead, employees are now deciding to “act their wage” and do precisely what’s necessary to avoid getting fired.

But it appears that some workers have gotten a bit too lazy and are now failing to even complete the bare minimum. And the perfect place to see this in action is the One Job subreddit. This community shares hilarious photos of some of the worst mistakes employees have managed to make at work. From forgetting to proofread signs to serving customers questionable plates of food, it seems that even the simplest of tasks can go awry when workers just don’t care. Enjoy scrolling through these hilarious fails, and be sure to upvote the ones that you think should have led to someone getting fired!

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#1 And They Took The Whole Time Making A New One

#2 Caught Me Off Guard

#3 Who Do We Call Now?

The One Job subreddit is a staple on the platform, as it has been around since 2012 and amassed an impressive 852K members. This community shares photos of those classic moments that make you want to scream, “You had one job!” and manages to unite members together against lazy employees who clearly don’t care at all about their jobs.

But at the end of the day, can we really blame these employees for not giving 100% while on the clock? After all, a 2022 Gallup poll revealed that job unhappiness has hit an all-time high, and I don’t think it’s improved much over the past few years. Half of American workers reported that they feel stressed at their jobs every single day, and 60% of employees admitted that they’re emotionally detached at work. One fifth of workers even said that their job makes them miserable.

#4 You Could Have Just Moved It

#5 Eh, Close Enough

#6 Did They Just Spin It Randomly And Put It In?

When it comes to why so many people hate their jobs, therapist Tess Brigham says that many, particularly young people, had unrealistic expectations for what their day-to-day work lives would entail. It’s also possible that people are frustrated by the lack of career advancement opportunities they’ve been given, and they’re tired of waiting patiently for a raise or promotion.

Social media can also play a role in the disdain many of us have for our jobs, as it tends to feed us a distorted version of reality when all we see are influencers on beaches and celebrities relaxing on boats. And, of course, a bad boss or manager can turn even your dream job into a nightmare.

#7 Let Me Just Print The Braille

#8 Kayaking Shirt Was Was Printed With Text Right Side Up Completely Ruining The Joke

#9 Somebody Put A Heavy Pallet On Top Of Raspberries, Which, Believe It Or Not, Are Not Very Strong

Lots of workers have also come to realize that there’s absolutely no reason for them to try hard at work if they’re going to get paid the exact same amount for doing the bare minimum. This is where the idea of “acting your wage” comes in. US News reports that this has become a popular trend in the workplace to prevent burnout and prioritize having a healthier work-life balance.

#10 Post Fell Over, They Put It Back In Wrong-Way Up

#11 Humans Have 6 Fingers Instead Of 5

#12 At The University I'm At They Decided To Fence Off A Path To Prevent People Going Up It

While some argue that “acting your wage” at work might jeopardize potential opportunities for career advancement and weaken relationships with colleagues, it seems like the right move when you’re working at a company that clearly doesn’t value you or that you don’t plan on staying at for years to come. Plus, if it means that you have more time and energy to focus on personal projects, you might actually begin to enjoy your workday more than you ever have before!

#13 Girls About To Try New Things

#14 Why Tf Did You Make This Worksheet In Black And White?

#15 Installed A Drain. Forgot The Draining Part

How many mistakes do you think you make during a typical workday? Whether it’s showing up to a meeting 5 minutes late, signing off an email with “Bet wishes” or inputting data incorrectly, all humans make errors. And according to one poll, one in five employees in the UK have made a “critical mistake” at work and gotten away with it. 12% of British workers also admit that they’ve made an error that cost their company money. Whoops!

#16 Will Amazon Refund Me If I Actually Do It?

Is dishwasher safe: Yes.

#17 Staircase Not Recommended To Drunk People

#18 My City Celebrated Unveiling These Benches On A Bridge Downtown

Even Harvard Business Review understands that mishaps happen to everyone in the workplace. Apparently, there are a few mistakes that we’re all guilty of making at work. One of which is having an aha-moment. Sometimes we suddenly realize that the way we’ve been doing something for months, or even years, wasn’t necessarily the most efficient way. But as long as we learn from this epiphany, we can move past it!

Meanwhile, another type of mistake that we’re all guilty of making from time to time is the sloppy kind. Whether it’s from rushing or being exhausted because you didn’t sleep last night, these are preventable errors that we should try to avoid as much as possible.

#19 Add Wheelchair Access, Please

#20 Worst Ramp I’ve Ever Seen

#21 Just Bit Into A Kitkat With No Wafer

Another form of workplace mistake that Harvard Business Review points out is a “stretch mistake.” These happen when we accidentally stretch ourselves too thin and end up with too much on our plates. And finally, there are high-stakes mistakes. These are the big errors that we definitely can’t get away with making too often, but one won’t ruin your entire career. (As long as you learn from it!)

#22 A For Effort

#23 Left-Handed People Rise Up

#24 Good Luck Beating This Level

Are you enjoying your scroll through these hilarious epic fails, pandas? Keep upvoting the mistakes that you can’t believe employees made, and let us know in the comments below if you’ve ever seen a colleague do something similar. Then, if you’re in the mood to giggle at even more of these unfortunate photos, we’ve got another Bored Panda list for you to check out featuring the same subreddit right here!