20+ Hilarious work fails these employees made on the job: 'I felt like such an idiot'

Have you ever messed up at work before? A lot of us have, whether we let a project slip through the cracks, forgot we had to give a presentation, or even forgot to mute our mics during a video call. We're human; it happens. But what about a fail so bad your coworkers still bring it up years later? Or a work fail so embarrassing you had no choice but to change jobs? These are the kinds of mistakes that become office legends, the stories that get told and retold at every company gathering. Imagine sending an email meant for your friend to the entire company or accidentally deleting crucial files right before a big meeting. Oops! The employees below have shared their most hilarious and cringe-worthy work fails. These stories are sure to make you laugh—and maybe even feel a little better about your own slip-ups. They may never live them down, but at least they can laugh about it now. Read on for a good chuckle and a little bit of second-hand embarrassment.

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