20 Times Employees Mastered The Art Of Minimal Effort

It is not laziness, it is art..

Damjan

• Published in Funny
• August 7, 2024

We've all had days when we're not in the mood to give our best at work. These days, some workers do just enough to get by, leading to some hilarious and head-scratching results.

Take road maintenance, for example. Have you ever driven down a street and noticed the lines zigzagging all over the place? It looks like a kid was in charge!

These wavy lines happen when workers decide that straight lines are too much work. While it might make driving tricky, it's also pretty funny.

Signs are another great example. They are supposed to be clear and helpful, but when workers are just doing the minimum, they can become confusing.

Imagine a sign pointing in two different directions for the same place or one with such lousy wording that it doesn’t make any sense. These signs make people stop and wonder if they're in a strange, mixed world.

Sometimes, workers solve problems in ways that are more funny than helpful. Imagine a sink in a public bathroom that’s too close to the wall, making it hard to use.

Instead of moving the sink, someone might put up a sign saying, "Be creative." Sure, it solves the problem but leaves people laughing and shaking their heads.

Then there's the classic case of harmful paint jobs. Imagine a wall that’s only been painted halfway up, leaving a clear line between the new paint and the old, peeling paint. The worker decided that reaching higher wasn't worth the effort, so now the wall has a funny two-tone look.

Customer service is another area where you might see this lazy approach. Think about calling a customer service hotline and getting an agent who barely speaks and seems more interested in their next break than helping you.

It’s frustrating but also a perfect example of doing the bare minimum. This behavior occurs in various jobs, from offices and stores to construction sites.

It usually results from boredom, lack of motivation, and a desire to get through the day with as little effort as possible. So, take a moment to enjoy and chuckle at these instances where workers barely put in the effort. Sometimes, after all, "close enough" really is good enough.

No need to work hard...

"Got that road line painted, boss. "

"Is it safe?"

"The best solution. "

"I feel like it’s provocation at this point "

"What one of you did this spectacular work of art! "

"THEORY: The white mold/crust in the apartments is actually paint. The tenants got the landlord special "

"So close...."

"Installed the gutters boss "

"Installed the road signs, boss "

"Covered the live wires, boss! "

"Oh, no..."

"Should I peel them off like a bandaid? "

"Hahaha."

"I put the dishes away, honey. "

"Not expired."

"Multilingual instructions. "

"Job done, boss! "

"Contractors painted our guardrails. "

"Security camera is mounted boss "

"I labelled the records boss! "

So, when you come across a crooked road line, a confusing sign, or a poorly painted wall, take a moment to laugh. These little mishaps remind us that we all have our lazy days. A bit of humor in these situations can improve your day and help you feel connected to others who have been there, too.

Damjan