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So, this crazy thing happened last week, and I can’t stop thinking about whether I should change my name and just leave the country.
I work remotely at a tech company super chill vibe, lots of Zoom calls, and we’re all about Slack. We even use the ‘Huddle’ feature, which is basically quick video chats in channels.
I live alone and usually work pretty comfortably. That day was scorching hot, so I was at my desk completely naked no socks, nothing. Just full-on, easygoing keyboard cowboy mode.
I had just finished a 1:1 call, so I figured I was done for the day. Then, my buddy messages me: “Hey, quick question want to hop into the #engineering huddle?”
I click yes, not thinking much.
Here’s the thing: Slack doesn’t show a preview before you join a huddle. I had no idea it would turn on my webcam immediately.
And there I was completely naked staring into my screen to the whole company's view in a Slack huddle. Just blankly gazing into the void.
It was maybe three seconds before someone finally flagged me:
“Dude. You’re naked. In #engineering.”
And then another:
“OMG LOG OUT, WHAT ARE YOU DOING AHAHAH.”
I panicked, hit all the wrong buttons, and I swear I made eye contact with my manager through the lens before I managed to leave.
What happened afterwards? Well:
- Our Slack admin immediately disabled camera permissions in huddles for everyone.
- I got bombarded with no fewer than 17 memes within just an hour.
- The HR lady sent me a quick message: “Let’s talk tomorrow :)”
- The CEO sent me a virtual bathrobe emoji.
TL;DR: I totally forgot I was naked. Accidentally streamed my embarrassment to half the company. Now I’m pretty sure I’m probably in the next training slideshow. Just want the earth to swallow me up.
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