What was the most embarrassing moment of your life?
Sorry this is very long, both embarrassing and frustrating, this happened 5 years ago during work.
Substories 40:
Jumping off the Corporate Ladder
I work as an IT developer, my department at the time only consists of 3 people, the business manager, my senior, and me, and we had 3 newbies coming up. I was asked to go to the branch office outta town for 4 days to train the new guys with my senior, so we all went together.
On the second day, my business manager suddenly asked one of us to stand in to meet an important client, he got two appointment that happened at a very close time and he can't make it to both obviously. My senior suggested me to go as she is still in the middle of training process, I asked my manager what the fuck would I do there, he literally said "just smile and wave, and if you think there is something important just take note or whatever, chill". And so I'm off.
One problem, the place I'm supposed to go to is 2 hours away by car, it's 11 am and the meeting starts at 12.30, it was hot as hell in the middle of summer and waiting for the bus is outta question, I quickly booked a bike uber. I arrived at 11.50 and my problem apparently just started. The place was some big ass 47 story building with serious corporate vibe to it, went in to receptionist and was told to go to the 23rd floor.
Right after I stepped out of the elevator, I knew I'm in a big trouble, everyone and I mean everyone there looking spify with double jacket suits, suede leather shoes, ties and shit. Me? I'm all sweaty in a red shirt, long pants and faux leather boots, I look like a fucking cartel member from Narcos, sticking like sore thumb.
Went to the receptionist again and said "Hello, I'm here for appointment with Mr. Brandon", she gave me the look and said "there is a seat in a middle of the room, please wait there", so I did. Not long after, a bunch of other people in suits and their sexy secretaries also in suit came in, the same as I, they are meeting with Mr. Brandon except the receptionist answer is different "please walk through the elevator and turn right, there is a waiting room there with coffee and snacks, we will call you once he is available", also seconds after that there are 2 security guards eyeing me from across the room, YO WHAT'S WITH THE DIFFERENT TREATMENT HERE! I tried calling my manager just to make sure I'm in the right place and he didn't answer.
Around 12.30 sure enough Mr. B himself arrived and suddenly calls out his honored guests, I stood up when my manager's name came up, and the security guards suddenly starts talking on radio and walk towards me! In my defense I quickly shouted "SIR I'M FROM COMPANY A, I'M HERE AS A STAND IN TO MY MANAGER, HE CAN'T MAKE IT!!!" Once he sees me he acts all friendly and the guards slowly walk out, crisis averted!! Or so I thought, the meeting took place in 43rd floor and we all went together in an elevator, a group of respectable gentlemen and one unassuming drug-dealer looking wannabe. During the elevator ride, I got a message from my manager, it says:
(dramatization in progress)
Have you arrived? Have you meet Mr. Brandon yet, don't be too stiff, he is
Mr. Brandon
CCO of Company X inc.
But he is a chill guy.
Also a boss health bar suddenly appeared in my HUD.
Then we arrived at 43rd floor, went to the huge meeting room and everyone suddenly exchanging business cards, the only card I have in my pocket is my Wangan Midnight 6 card. So I, as instructed, just smile and wave.
And so it begins, the 2 hours of hell and embarrassment, I barely know what the fuck they are talking about, and every so often they ask me shit "what's your opinion Sir Red?" I would like to know myself, can I jump out the window now?
After the meeting is done they are holding some sort of little banquet or something, I had to get the hell out there, Mr. Brandon insisted I stay for a while, no siree, I uhhh... have another appointment after this, I'll excuse myself thank you for the hospitality.
Never again.