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The original was posted on /r/tifu by /u/tatizera on 2025-06-25 14:03:50+00:00.

Today I made a huge mistake at work that’s still haunting me. My manager sent an email asking for feedback on a recent project, and I quickly typed a private reply with some honest criticisms. Instead of hitting “reply” to just them, I hit “reply all,” sending my unfiltered thoughts to the entire team, including senior management.

The email wasn’t malicious, but I was pretty blunt about some mistakes and frustrations that probably should’ve stayed between me and my manager. As soon as I realized, I panicked and sent a follow-up apology, but I’m worried it’s already affected how people see me.

Now I’m stuck anxiously waiting for any fallout. I’m afraid this could hurt my reputation or chances at future projects. Has anyone else ever accidentally “reply all” and lived to tell the tale? How did you handle the awkwardness afterward? Is it possible to recover from a mistake like this or am I doomed to be “that guy” forever?

TL;DR: accidentally hit “reply all” with blunt feedback meant for my manager only, now worried about how it affected my reputation at work.