because seniority is a bitch. Everyone gets the blame, but only the boss gets credit for anything good.

By association unfortunately. In any work environment the boss is head of department and if said boss causes a mishap, it's like they all did as a group. Some companies won't distinguish the difference.

Unfortunately that's the way the world works. I've never seen a manager take responsibility for anything he/she has done wrong. Chances are his boss will lie about the situation to save himself.

It could also be that the company was relying on that contract to stay afloat and OP meant that now everyone's job is on the line (not just OP and the laughers) because of the lost contract.

"Sheet" rolls down hill.

Huh?

Okay, #14, two things: 1) Some offense was taken. Saying 'no offense' basically translates that what you wrote was offensive in some way 2) your comment didn't have much relation to the FML, so... What and why? Yeah, I'm Asian, and yes it's partially true for certain types with strong Asian accents, but the fact that you just HAD to bring it up that point directly is kind of offensive. Like, it's not just us with strong accents that mess up some words, so you shouldn't singularly pick Asians out. (I'll risk the incoming down votes. I don't have a stick up my ass or anything, I just thought I needed to speak my opinion here)

That's won't save his job for losing the deal though. Small comforts are no comfort at a time like this.

... Clearly the first word there should not contain '"s". Damn you mobile.