This happened just about an hour ago, and I’m still mortified. I barely got any sleep last night because of my cousin’s birthday party loud music, drinks, and zero rest. I dragged myself to work this morning, completely exhausted and mentally checked out. While I was sitting at my desk half-asleep, someone behind me asked a question. Without even turning around, assuming it was one of my joking coworkers, I muttered, “Go fuck yourself.”
Silence. Absolute silence. I turned around… and yep, it was my boss. My actual boss. I froze. He just stared at me for a second and walked away. I immediately apologized, but I have no idea if he’s going to forget it, fire me, or bring it up in a meeting. Either way, I want to disappear.
TL;DR I hope I still have my job after this day ends
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happen to anyone running on no sleep and autopilot. Honestly, it’s a nightmare scenario, but totally understandable given the circumstances.
You go see him, tell him this instead of reddit, acknowledge and have accountability because regardless of reasons, you shouldn’t address people like and hope he will understand.
Don’t be too hard on yourself.
Go nip this in the bud, young man. Apologize and tell him it will never happen again.
Dude honestly this can be potentially bad but it really depends on ur boss and your next actions.
Personally I would go see him and explain the situation explain you fucked up and made a mistake (maybe don’t phrase it that way) and that you assumed it was a co-worker you usually joke around with.
If he is reasonable he will understand this and not take it personally.
Just make sure you take accountability
Edit: This might even lead to a better positive fun relationship with your boss
folks saying you need to apologize are right, but you need to apologize for the right thing. You need to apologize both to him directly, and for being willing to say that to anyone at your workplace. You say one of your joking coworkers-but honestly…its unprofessional.
“I’d just like to thank Angelica for her advice earlier. I did as she suggested and it certainly helped me relax.”
Oh my god, can you imagine?! Your boss? Really? I mean, I’ve had some major bloopers at work, but this… This takes the cake! First thing’s first, apologize. Like, really, genuinely apologize. Don’t beat around the bush, just own up to it.