Work: Today, I was to give a business report to several important shareholders....

By socianx - 18/08/2013 21:23 - Albania

Today, I was to give a business report to several important shareholders. Right at the start, I broke into a coughing fit, then got so nervous that I froze up. When I tried to excuse myself, I tripped over my own feet. I'm now facing demotion for making the company look bad. FML

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By Anonymous - 31/03/2023 16:00 - United States - Portland

Today, I had to give presentation at work, for which I'd extensively prepared. However, as soon as I started speaking, I had a sudden panic attack and forgot everything I'd rehearsed. I stumbled through the presentation, feeling the embarrassment steadily grow in front of my colleagues. I almost passed out. FML

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By wheezy - 03/12/2013 17:28 - United States - Bay Springs

Today, while giving speech in class, I choked on my own spit and had a coughing fit while everyone stared at me intently. When I finally regained my composure, my teacher told me my time was up and to sit down. I hadn't even got finished the first paragraph. FML

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By not on life, that's for fucking sure - 25/10/2014 18:27 - United States

Today, I went to a big job interview. As I walked in, I tripped and fell flat on my face. Other highlights include my voice cracking multiple times, sweating profusely and getting uncontrollable nervous giggling. The interviewer eventually stared at me in disbelief and asked if I was high. FML

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By anon - 01/06/2018 01:30

Today, at work, I had a coughing fit so bad I actually shat myself. What felt like a gallon of liquid crap poured down my trouser leg onto the floor. I work in a competitive office and this happened in front of 30 spiteful coworkers who love posting pics online. FML

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By Anonymous - 02/03/2010 14:45 - United States

Today, I had to give a speech but I wasn't prepared. I decided to give it anyway. While giving the speech, I got so nervous I passed out. FML

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By YOUFUCKINGFUCKSOCK - 03/11/2012 00:23 - United Kingdom - Gloucester

Today, I gave a big presentation at work, hoping to impress my boss and angle for a promotion. I was already nervous, but a co-worker at the back kept making goofy faces, causing me to repeatedly break into laughter. My boss accused me of being high, and suspended me on the spot. FML

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By Anonymous - 23/05/2012 20:38 - United Kingdom - London

Today, I was to give a presentation to several of my company's senior employees. The moment I stood up, I accidentally let rip a monstrous fart that lasted a good two or three seconds. When I tried to utter an apology, I clammed up and let out a whiny grunt. They were not amused. FML

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By WarMachine68 - 06/06/2015 19:19 - United States - Shawnee

Today, just before a job interview, I coughed so violently that I lost my voice. FML

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By Anonymous - 26/01/2023 19:00

Today, I embarrassed myself not once, not twice, but three times in front of a coworker. I dropped something, they came to help; I got distracted and fell forward onto my knees, to only then nearly knock over an entire skid of boxes on to the both of us. I kinda want to quit my job. FML

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By burntloyalty - 26/03/2011 20:54 - United States

Today, I had such a violent coughing fit that my stomach emptied itself all over the floor while at my sales job. FML

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Monday 19 August 2013 2:01

He should appreciate the comedy act you just gave them.

Catkam623 27

Monday 19 August 2013 2:02

Lighten up you could've had a notification pop up to renew your pornhub subscription, life can always get worse.

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asparagus12 21

Monday 19 August 2013 6:20

If you break under pressure so easily then perhaps you need a different line of work.

yellowaholic 25

Monday 19 August 2013 8:00

That's okay OP, a lot of people have trouble with any kind of public speaking, correct me if I'm wrong but I think it's one of the biggest fears most people have.

queerdragon 20

Monday 19 August 2013 8:00

Take some acting/public speaking classes to get used to being on "stage." There are things you can do to get better at presentations. However, unless there is a huge pay cut, then maybe the demotion will be less stressful. You should work on gaining presentation skills so you will not be nervous then ask your boss to reconsider your demotion.

the_real_dvd 21

Monday 19 August 2013 8:40

Shit Tyrone, get it together!

incoherentrmblr 21

Monday 19 August 2013 9:18

That is hilarious, but weird at the same time. Hopefully it'll work out.

Inked0803 12

Monday 19 August 2013 14:45

Don't feel bad everyone gets nervous and shit happens

xRezSynn 15

Tuesday 20 August 2013 20:10

You'll find a better company

GlitterGoddess 6

Friday 23 August 2013 23:13

Okay, how many times do I have to tell you...you have rights as a worker and you can use them to your advantage. Everyone stop coming on here and bitching about their boss if you know that you are in the right.