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Fkness score: 29/100 — COOKED · Category: work · Filed by anonymous

The situation

Presented to the CEO with my fly down for 20 minutes

Your slides were good. Your zip was better.

The read

For twenty minutes, you had the most memorable presentation in company history, and not because of the data.

Damage report

• Damage: 10
• Own fault: 80
• Humiliation: 90
• Wallet damage: 0
• Fixability: 95
• Survival odds: 95%
• Recovery time: About a week
• Worst case: Your nickname is now 'Zip'.

Rescue plan

1. Zip up and move on — acknowledge it only with a joke if raised.
2. Send a crisp follow-up email on the content.
3. Remember: CEOs have seen worse.

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