24 Times People Bought Products and Instantly Knew That the Production Workers Needed a Break

These employees tried their very best; they really did.

Numerous employees are accustomed to working endlessly without taking time off. The reasons for not enjoying a break include a high workload, a looming deadline, a partner who has been sick for a long time, or even a pressing request from a high-profile client.

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While the word 'break' can be interpreted in various ways, it can still refer to a 20-minute break, daybreak, or a short vacation. Everything revolves around what you do or don't do during that break.

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There are times when you buy products and just know that the workers need to take a break. A well-deserved break during their working day will benefit both the worker and the organization, yet many workers often disregard them.

What they may not realize is that skipping breaks can lead to quicker burnout and higher levels of stress. There are various signs that indicate a worker needs a significant break, and this list is full of them.

There’s a bakery employee who put the expiration date right on the bun, a beer employee who chose to eliminate the expiration date altogether and replaced it with a toy, and then there’s this Pop-Tarts employee who put three in a pack instead of the usual two. All these examples and more are what you’ll see as you scroll down.

1. Those Who Decided to Make Oreo-Flavored Oreos

1. Those Who Decided to Make Oreo-Flavored Oreosi.redd.it
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2. Whoever Taped a Piece of Paper to a Clipboard

2. Whoever Taped a Piece of Paper to a Clipboardimgur.com
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3. The Worker Who Put the Expiration Date Right on the Bun

3. The Worker Who Put the Expiration Date Right on the Bunreddit.com

4. This Yogurt Employee Did the Same

4. This Yogurt Employee Did the Samereddit.com

5. This Beer Employee Decided to Eliminate the Expiration Date and Replace It with a Straight-Up Toy

5. This Beer Employee Decided to Eliminate the Expiration Date and Replace It with a Straight-Up Toyreddit.com

6. Whoever Set Up This Vending Machine

6. Whoever Set Up This Vending Machinereddit.com

7. Whoever Wrote the 10-Minute Directions for This Tent, Which Takes Two Extra Minutes to Set Up If You Speak Spanish

7. Whoever Wrote the 10-Minute Directions for This Tent, Which Takes Two Extra Minutes to Set Up If You Speak Spanishimgur.com

8. The Person Who Wrote This on Stone

8. The Person Who Wrote This on Stoneimgur.com

9. This Worker

9. This Workerreddit.com

10. Whoever Spell-Checked This at the Weight Company

10. Whoever Spell-Checked This at the Weight Companyreddit.com

11. The Worker Forgot to Spell Check This 'Shitf' Key

11. The Worker Forgot to Spell Check This 'Shitf' Keyreddit.com

12. Whoever Forgot to Spell Check This 'ProfessioANAL' Hair Product

12. Whoever Forgot to Spell Check This 'ProfessioANAL' Hair Productimgur.com

13. The Person in Charge of Rulers

13. The Person in Charge of Rulersreddit.com

14. Whoever Made This Braille Sign and Didn't Raise the Braille

14. Whoever Made This Braille Sign and Didn't Raise the Braillei.imgur.com

15. The Person Who Thought This Fence Was Necessary

15. The Person Who Thought This Fence Was Necessaryi.imgur.com

16. This Pop-Tarts Worker Put Three in a Pack Instead of Two

16. This Pop-Tarts Worker Put Three in a Pack Instead of Tworeddit.com

17. Whoever Made This Sign That Bans Humans from Entering

17. Whoever Made This Sign That Bans Humans from Enteringreddit.com

18. The Graphic Designer Who Thinks a Ham Sandwich and a Hamburger Are the Same

18. The Graphic Designer Who Thinks a Ham Sandwich and a Hamburger Are the Samereddit.com

19. The Toilet Paper Worker Who Rolled a WASP

19. The Toilet Paper Worker Who Rolled a WASPi.reddituploads.com

20. The US Mint Worker

20. The US Mint Workerreddit.com

21. This Walmart Worker Who Used Receipt Paper from Target

21. This Walmart Worker Who Used Receipt Paper from Targetreddit.com

22. The Person Who Needed to Clarify That Shoes Come in Two per Box

22. The Person Who Needed to Clarify That Shoes Come in Two per Boxi.imgur.com

23. Whoever Designed This Sudoku Book Cover Made a Big Mistake

23. Whoever Designed This Sudoku Book Cover Made a Big Mistakeimgur.com

24. The Worker in Charge of the Brown M&Ms

24. The Worker in Charge of the Brown M&Msimgur.com

In order to remain focused and sharp, it is vital to take some time off, regardless of the numerous urgent matters demanding your attention. Taking time off from work increases the worker’s efficiency upon their return, allowing them to avoid committing any of the aforementioned blunders.

It can also alleviate stress as well.

H/t to /r/mildlyinteresting

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