What’s the funniest thing that’s happened to you while working from home?

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Let’s swap some funny stories and lighten up the mood!

alan robert · Accepted Answer

It was my first week working from home, and I didn’t realize my background was a mess until my camera turned on. I spent half the meeting trying to hide dirty laundry.

Hassan Sajjad · Answer

I once muted myself for a call but didn’t realize the camera was still on. I ended up dancing in my living room because I thought I was on mute. Turns out, they saw the whole thing.

Feliciana · Answer

I think it's the cat jumping on the table that interrupts my work because I can't stop wanting to pet it.

JinHyeong Kim · Answer

@feliciana_liu Haha, I totally relate! It’s like they know the exact moment to demand attention—work meetings or deadlines don’t stand a chance when there’s a cute cat begging for pets. 🐱😂

JinHyeong Kim · Answer

Once, during an important video call, my cat decided to walk across my keyboard, accidentally turning on some random filters. I ended up presenting with a virtual cowboy hat and sunglasses for a solid minute before I realized! Safe to say, my colleagues had a great laugh. 😅

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I once had an entire team meeting while sitting in the background of a virtual yoga class. I didn’t know my webcam was on, and everyone was trying to figure out if I was actually working or stretching.

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One day, my roommate decided to bring their dog to my desk while I was in the middle of a serious video call. The dog just sat there staring at the screen, like it was part of the team.

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I was trying to work from the kitchen, but my cat kept jumping onto the counter and knocking things off while I was on a call. It was like a live-action comedy show.

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I once accidentally joined a work meeting with the wrong virtual background. Instead of looking professional, I was sitting in space. Lets just say I didn't live that one down quickly.

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Working during a party...

Romaissae Rahoui · Answer

@alan__robert That's soo hilarious! I’ve been there, quickly moving stuff out of frame right before a call starts. Working from home definitely has its surprises! HAHA

Romaissae Rahoui · Answer

@feliciana_liu Saaaame here! My cat does the same thing, and I just can’t ignore her.

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I was mid-call when my toddler decided it was the perfect time to run into my room in full superhero costume, complete with cape. Definitely lightened the mood during a serious discussion.

What’s the funniest thing that’s happened to you while working from home?

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