Just messed up at work - remind me that it happens to everyone!
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Anonymous
| I just turned in a product at work and missed a small but important (and easy) issue. Boss was not happy and gave me a bad grade (work is generally judged unsatisfactory, satisfactory or outstanding). I've been here 3 yrs and this is my first "U", although I've missed things before, I generally turn in a solid product. We have a very high volume of output, so its not unusual for people to miss things due to time constraints but he just said he doesnt have time to re-educate me on the basics. I am totally embarrassed and upset. Any advice or stories to help me feel better! |
Anonymous
| First week on the new job- forwarded an email chain outside the office without deleting the totally "not supposed to be seen" bottom email. Shit happens. |
Anonymous
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Hi, OP--we've all been in your shoes! One time I ordered 5,000 envelopes, custom printed, with the flap on the wrong side. Duh. I learned quickly!
Another time I had 2,000 vinyl "portfolios" imprinted with the wrong name. When I told my boss he said, "Oh MY GOD." That's when I learned that you can remove gold-foil imprinting with rubbing alcohol and a pencil eraser. And, yes, I'm still employed at the same company! I used to have a boss who said, "Take a deep breath, mistakes happen." That's a good outlook! |
Anonymous
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OP, I feel for ya.
I sent a "reply all" email over 8 years ago that I still can't bear to think about. Keep in mind, they won't have "U" if "U" were the only one who ever earned it. 
Accept responsibility, apologize, learn, and move on! Someday I'll be able to laugh about that email. Someday... |
Anonymous
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My coworker sent my boss to San Fran when he was supposed to be speaking in San Diego.
I think that is the all time worst mistake I remember. Hee. |
Anonymous
| I sent an important client to the wrong airport! |
Anonymous
| Hahahahaha!!! that's funny, san fran!! |
Anonymous
| breathe OP, these things happen to everyone. |
Anonymous
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OP, I've switched invoices to 2 competitor clients in 2 different countries. Together they made around 50% of our profit at the time.
And I was not fired 
It happens... Apologize if it's the norm and move on... |
Anonymous
| I once spent two hours transcribing a tape for my boss (who never learned to type), only to have a power outage wipe out all of my unsaved work. I quickly learned to set the "save every five minutes" feature. And I worked there for another eight years. |
Anonymous
You also logged on to DCUM from work, which is another #employeefail |
Anonymous
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I was working with two major corporations on a government bid. Both corporations wanted to use our product for their solution but there were differences in both of their approaches. We were very careful to ensure both company bids were firewalled and ensured equal pricing for any duplicative products so we did not give an advantage to one over the other. I was the only person that knew each of their offers. I almost sent one of the companies pricing to the other. It was for a multi-million dollar government contract bid. That would have shut down the entire contracting process and could have resulted any number of legal and contracting outcomes.
I still get sick to my stomach when I think about it. |
Anonymous
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I've never heard of getting a grade for a work product...is that common?
That would annoy the crap out of me. |
Anonymous
OMG -- thank you, this is me. Sometimes when I think about it (was more than 8 years ago) I audibly suck in my breath...still! |
Anonymous
| I have never gotten graded on individual work either. Just given feedback which is incorporated into my review. |