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The original was posted on /r/tifu by /u/Equivalent-Deal-1829 on 2024-11-17 18:17:44+00:00.

TIFU by trying to be a “team player” and accidentally assigning myself homework for the weekend

So we have a big meeting next week, and my boss casually mentioned in passing that we’d need some presentations prepared. Thinking I’d score a few points for being helpful, I hit him with the classic, “Let me know if you need anything!”

Big mistake. HUGE.

His eyes lit up like he’d just found a 20 in an old coat pocket. Without missing a beat, he handed me not one, not two, but THREE presentations to make. It wasn’t even a “thanks for offering” moment—it was like he’d been waiting for someone to volunteer, and I’d just fallen straight into the trap.

The worst part? I’m pretty sure I was getting these presentations anyway, but now I have to pretend like I wanted them. So instead of relaxing this weekend, I’m glued to my laptop, creating slides and hating every single bullet point. Lesson learned: next time, I’m keeping my mouth shut and my fake helpfulness to myself.

Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have to figure out how to make pie charts look exciting. Send snacks.

TL;DR: Tried to be nice by offering to help with presentations; boss immediately dumped three on me. Now my weekend is a PowerPoint prison, and I’ve learned never to volunteer again.