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I messed up at work and I need to undo the damages

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Question - (28 May 2023) 4 Answers - (Newest, 31 May 2023)
A female United States age 36-40, anonymous writes:

So I sent a text to a coworker friend who is also kind of my indirect supervisor calling her out and saying some not so nice things out of anger that I work with and actually value and enjoy their friendship. It is almost vital we get along at work due to our responsibilities

I realized she did receive the text but didn't read it. So I wanted to apologize and take it back. I called to talk and apologize and the person responded via text like I see you called and I will be out of town for the weekend and could call me back Monday. Well it was bothering me so I asked if they had read it and seen it. Well me pointing it out caused them to see and view it. I tried to explain on and on via text kind of repeating some info in there. I just looked like a jerk and shared how I was upset and mad but no longer feeling that way. I could see it was read, but they never responded. I worry it will be awkward and bad between us.

So my question is, since I already tried to explain it over text if I should expect a phone call Monday or should I call her....or maybe try to talk in person? I thought about seeing if she would like to discuss it over lunch maybe my treat to help prepare the relationship? Or should I just leave it/her alone for now and wait and see if she reaches out?...

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A female reader, anonymous, writes (31 May 2023):

The least you can do is buy lunch, but isnt much. I think it will take alot more. You shot yourself in the foot.

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A male reader, anonymous, writes (30 May 2023):

A simple apology would do. Don't make a mountain out of a molehill.

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A female reader, Youcannotbeserious United Kingdom + , writes (29 May 2023):

Youcannotbeserious agony auntYou were the one to mess up, so you should be the one to reach out. I think offering to treat your co-worker to lunch would be a nice gesture. Admit you were an idiot, sending the text, and ask HER how you can both move forward from this.

Lesson for the future: sleep on it before doing/sending/saying it.

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A female reader, Youcannotbeserious United Kingdom + , writes (29 May 2023):

Youcannotbeserious agony auntTest

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