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Making mistakes at work. I'm losing confidence

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Jrvwo94 · 26/11/2025 10:19

I can't seem to go a day without making a mistake at work. Last week I kept attaching the wrong documents on the emails, I promised myself i'll triple check from now on. All the emails I sent out were fine yesterday but then I made a mistake on the system and submitted an entry under the wrong reference.

I see my colleagues making the same mistakes as me but I feel like mine are more frequent and I feel embarrassed. I feel like I am known to clients as the one who constantly fucks up. They're always emailing me back asking to clarify or confirm certain things because what I sent doesn't match up.

I am the same outside of work, when I filled out an application 2 weeks ago I thought I had done everything correct till my husband pointed out a question I forgot to answer on the form.

I know the solution is to slow down and double check everything but right now I can't help but think really low of myself because it's not just at work, it's at home too. I always think i'm doing everything right but i'm clearly not

I can't trust myself anymore. I am going into work tomorrow and frankly dreading it because I am sure no matter how careful I am, i'll make another mistake.

I have a son who just turned 2, he's been sleeping through the night for awhile now so it's not that i'm tired or anything - I can't figure out why I am the only one who messes up all the time

Not sure what i'm after really. Just wanted a place to vent. If anyone has any advice or practical tips I would appreciate it

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washinwashoutrepeat · 26/11/2025 14:21

Be kind to yourself. Your mistakes are an opportunity to learn, and you already know the answer. Slow down. Focus. Pay attention. Reflect upon things and really consider any feedback or observations. try not to multitask.

Jrvwo94 · 27/11/2025 21:55

@washinwashoutrepeat thank you for so much. Yes I think multitasking is what causes me to make mistakes. I'm going to slow down and double check everything. Thank you for your kind words

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