Work and Awkward: Pipe down, Anna - FML

Pipe down, Anna

By Anna - 02/10/2025 03:00

Today, while on a big conference call, I thought I was muted. I loudly said, “This meeting could have been an email,” followed by a dramatic sigh. My boss replied, “Oh really Anna? Maybe your job could be done by AI.” The rest of the meeting was a half hour of silence from me. FML

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Linda Graber 12

Thursday 2 October 2025 5:48

I have been in those meetings in person before online meetings. Controlling my eye rolls was painful.

Chazzster 29

Monday 6 October 2025 22:00

Never just assume you are muted. Always check or just don’t say anything you wouldn’t want the others to hear even if you’re sure it’s muted.

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ryan4723 24

Thursday 2 October 2025 5:09

You sound very ungrateful and I hope you get fired

Linda Graber 12

Thursday 2 October 2025 5:48

I have been in those meetings in person before online meetings. Controlling my eye rolls was painful.

Chazzster 29

Monday 6 October 2025 22:00

Never just assume you are muted. Always check or just don’t say anything you wouldn’t want the others to hear even if you’re sure it’s muted.

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