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Pray for me brothers as I may have screwed the pooch on this one. **Update**

Posted on 5/12/26 at 11:14 pm
Posted by Kingshakabooboo
Member since Nov 2012
1893 posts
Posted on 5/12/26 at 11:14 pm
Edited…I had typed a wall of text but thought better about some of the info I included.

Basically I screwed up at work and may get fired tomorrow. Was just needing to vent but please keep my in your prayers. Don’t really want to lose 28 years with my company and have to start over at 53

**Update…First, thank you all for your supportive words. We all like to rib each other a good bit on this site, myself included. But it is good to see genuine heartfelt support when others are truly going thru some challenges. We see it often when posters mention health issues or other life problems. So again, thank you.

Sat with my GM first thing this morning. Didn’t make any excuses and explained how I fully appreciated how my mistakes affect our location, our profitability, and the position I also put him in with regards to having to answer to our GVP. He told me the fact that I was there first thing owning it and not making excuses and that I obviously understood the weight of the error, coupled with my overall track record justifies that I am where I need to be. We discussed the issue, what happened to cause it, what we need to do moving forward to make sure it didn’t happen again and that was it. Back to work. LOL…he did say he took a pretty good arse chewing from the GVP but over the years I had contributed to plenty enough “atta boys” to offset one bad arse chewing.
This post was edited on 5/13/26 at 8:48 pm
Posted by OceanMan
Member since Mar 2010
23213 posts
Posted on 5/12/26 at 11:18 pm to
Sounds like you are good at what you do and can recognize when you have made a mistake. You will bounce back.
Posted by TheRouxGuru
Member since Nov 2019
14256 posts
Posted on 5/12/26 at 11:28 pm to
As long as you didn’t get someone pregnant or say the N word, you’ll be alright
Posted by Kingshakabooboo
Member since Nov 2012
1893 posts
Posted on 5/12/26 at 11:29 pm to
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You will bounce back.


Thanks brother. I always thought I was pretty good but have made a lot of uncharacteristic and sloppy mistakes last year or two. I used to have a very keen eye for details and now not so much. Nothing has changed in my personal life that is distracting or more stressful. I actually am thinking about maybe getting some cognitive testing done. I do have Alzheimer’s in my family. My grandmother suffered from it but it didn’t really manifest until her late 70’s and she lived to 90. My dad is 74 and is starting to show some signs. I’m only 53 so I wouldn’t think that would be it but who knows.
Posted by GeorgeTheGreek
Sparta, Greece
Member since Mar 2008
69172 posts
Posted on 5/12/26 at 11:30 pm to
Perhaps you forgot that this isn’t the OT Lounge?
Posted by trussthetruzz
Member since Sep 2020
9375 posts
Posted on 5/12/26 at 11:32 pm to
You need help
Posted by StrongOffer
Member since Sep 2020
6926 posts
Posted on 5/12/26 at 11:37 pm to
quote:

Basically I screwed up at work and may get fired tomorrow. Was just needing to vent but please keep my in your prayers.
Jay, it’s only 1 bad year. You’re not gonna get fired my man. 2 nattys in 3 years buys you a little time to turn things around.
This post was edited on 5/12/26 at 11:39 pm
Posted by OpenlyGayDave
Denver
Member since May 2021
597 posts
Posted on 5/13/26 at 1:23 am to
I’ve been there. It’s easier to look back on it 2 years later. I jumped on top of it quick and somehow I maneuvered my way out of it with humility. Sounds like you’re doing the same. Good luck!
Posted by BasilFawlty
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Dec 2014
1313 posts
Posted on 5/13/26 at 5:48 am to
Been there myself. Messed up big time about 10 years back. Stupid mistake. Owned it, but couldn’t escape the consequences. Looking back, the mistake still bothers me. Truth be told, I was looking to leave, but on my terms. Fortunately I fell into the best job I’ve ever had and am happier than ever. It will work out.
Posted by Mr Happy
Member since May 2019
2688 posts
Posted on 5/13/26 at 5:54 am to
Whatever happens, you'll be ok. Whatever road you take or are forced to take, you'll find happiness and prosperity. Please try to keep that in mind.
Posted by dangerousdon
Baton Rouge
Member since Jun 2008
662 posts
Posted on 5/13/26 at 6:00 am to
I was in this boat a couple months ago. Get your testosterone checked. Not saying this is that, but it won’t hurt to check and lack of concentration and brain fog are a couple symptoms of low T. I’m sure you will be fine, but saying a prayer for you anyway.
Posted by Mushroom1968
Shreveport
Member since Jun 2023
6283 posts
Posted on 5/13/26 at 6:00 am to
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Jay, it’s only 1 bad year. You’re not gonna get fired my man. 2 nattys in 3 years buys you a little time to turn things around.


Posted by TechBullDawg
Member since May 2014
2522 posts
Posted on 5/13/26 at 6:22 am to
Happened at work by a coworker. Jumped 4 levels of management and sent email to the owner of the company. Nothing happened although the guy's first level manager never forgave him. He's still here 8 years later.
Just stand behind what you said
Posted by The Torch
DFW The Dub
Member since Aug 2014
29591 posts
Posted on 5/13/26 at 6:23 am to
Did you put cheese on someone's burger when they asked for no cheese ?
Posted by BRgetthenet
Member since Oct 2011
118252 posts
Posted on 5/13/26 at 6:24 am to
Tell everyone what you did. Don’t lie about any of it either.

Don’t start compounding problems with this attitude about what you did. You’re only kidding yourself.

quote:

but thought better about some of the info I included.


Why didn’t you think better of what you did, before you did it, that got you into this mess?
Posted by RogerTheShrubber
Juneau, AK
Member since Jan 2009
299433 posts
Posted on 5/13/26 at 6:27 am to
Sounds like new opportunities await.
Posted by Rex Feral
Somewhere near Athens
Member since Jan 2014
16595 posts
Posted on 5/13/26 at 6:36 am to
quote:

thought better about some of the info I included


What's the fun in that?
Posted by zippyputt
Member since Jul 2005
7083 posts
Posted on 5/13/26 at 6:44 am to
Prayers offered friend. Best of luck.
Posted by UptownJoeBrown
Baton Rouge
Member since Jul 2024
9945 posts
Posted on 5/13/26 at 6:47 am to
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some cognitive testing done. I do have Alzheimer’s in my family. My grandmother suffered from it but it didn’t really manifest until her late 70’s and she lived to 90. My dad is 74 and is starting to show some signs. I’m only 53 so I wouldn’t think that would be it but who knows.


So NOT tell anyone at work this. You will be let go.
Posted by tigerinms
east central ms
Member since Feb 2010
368 posts
Posted on 5/13/26 at 6:48 am to
Very smart coworker once told me if you aren’t messing up you aren’t doing a damn thing. Found this to be the truth after 38 years at current job.
No way not to make mistakes and best thing to do is to own it and learn from it.
This post was edited on 5/13/26 at 6:49 am
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