Over the years, there have been many stories about drama caused when someone accidentally sent an email or instant message to the wrong person. Some examples:
- I accidentally sent my boss a message complaining about her
- My boss accidentally sent me a message complaining about me
- My employee accidentally sent a rude message about me … to me
- I sent a text about my problem employee to the wrong person
- My employee misdirected an email criticizing her problem coworker — who saw it and quit
Misdirected messages are more common than most people realize, and the fallout can range from awkward to career-changing. Have you ever been on the sending or receiving end of a message that landed in the wrong inbox? Share your experiences in the comments below.
