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Originally posted by Peoplesoft bloke View PostRelax, do nothing, let the World turn a bit. It'll all work out for the best, really.
But I liked EO's advice so I manned up and apologised for the method of delivery (couldn't do much else really...)
It will be an interesting meeting today, if nothing else
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Relax, do nothing, let the World turn a bit. It'll all work out for the best, really.
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Originally posted by cojak View PostOk, even I've done it. Instead of a FW, I've used a RE and sent a critical email to the recipient of said criticism instead of the PM. While it wasn't insulting and he wasn't named, he is the head of area. I was going to deal with the situation in a more diplomatic manner in a meeting tomorrow.
How do I best tackle this faux pas? Apologise for it? I can't, I meant it. Brazen it out with a grin?
Or bribe someone in IT support to trash the message.
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Originally posted by cojak View PostOk, even I've done it. Instead of a FW, I've used a RE and sent a critical email to the recipient of said criticism instead of the PM. While it wasn't insulting and he wasn't named, he is the head of area. I was going to deal with the situation in a more diplomatic manner in a meeting tomorrow.
How do I best tackle this faux pas? Apologise for it? I can't, I meant it. Brazen it out with a grin?
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Originally posted by northernrampage View Post
And currently, a supplier I work with has been angling for my job and making his case to my boss via email. Obviously never crossed his mind that my boss would forward to me.
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Originally posted by cojak View PostOk, even I've done it. Instead of a FW, I've used a RE and sent a critical email to the recipient of said criticism instead of the PM. While it wasn't insulting and he wasn't named, he is the head of area. I was going to deal with the situation in a more diplomatic manner in a meeting tomorrow.
How do I best tackle this faux pas? Apologise for it? I can't, I meant it. Brazen it out with a grin?
But if that's not how things work where you are I'd leave it.
I've made several email mistakes. Should have learned by now.
I had to turn off someone's PC after I sent an instant message being rude about him to his account. Luckily, he wasn't at his desk.
And currently, a supplier I work with has been angling for my job and making his case to my boss via email. Obviously never crossed his mind that my boss would forward to me.
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Originally posted by cojak View Post
How do I best tackle this faux pas? Apologise for it? I can't, I meant it. Brazen it out with a grin?
Actually I'm pretty sure you haven't done it and you're just winding us up.
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Originally posted by PAH View PostIf there's a chance that the unintended recipient hasn't read it yet, do what they 'always' do on TV or in the movies:
Distract the recipient away from his PC, gain access to their PC by guessing the password, and delete the email.
If he/she catches you in the act, have a cover excuse for being there. e.g. just bringing this document
If the criticism is genuine they may just take it on the chin if they can accept they're not perfect, so best policy may be to do nothing and see what (if anything) happens. Then raise it at the meeting as originally planned, after which the email will be irrelevant.
I'd already looked at the issue and it was user error so replied back to my boss to that effect whilst also taking the piss out of the big chief.
My boss didn't read the email properly and just forwarded it on, and thank god cc'd me in, to the big chief detailing the situation.
I read the email as soon as it landed in my inbox and proceeded to go a pale colour whilst also struggling not to soil myself.
I never knew I could move so fast. I bolted to the big chiefs office and could not believe my luck.
The big chief was in a meeting, his PA was there (who I got on well with) and she knew his password.
She logged onto his PC for me, I completely deleted the email and then went to the toilet to check how badly I'd sh!t myself.
Lesson learned.
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Originally posted by Troll View PostI've also done it in the past... best advice is to hide under the desk if you see them approaching
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Just twat him, walk out & find another contract & put it down to experience
You dumb broad.
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If there's a chance that the unintended recipient hasn't read it yet, do what they 'always' do on TV or in the movies:
Distract the recipient away from his PC, gain access to their PC by guessing the password, and delete the email.
If he/she catches you in the act, have a cover excuse for being there. e.g. just bringing this document
If the criticism is genuine they may just take it on the chin if they can accept they're not perfect, so best policy may be to do nothing and see what (if anything) happens. Then raise it at the meeting as originally planned, after which the email will be irrelevant.
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