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I cried at work today

27 replies

user182928112 · 07/12/2021 19:35

and I don't even know why 😖

Im not usually an emotional person

I just want the ground to swallow me up 😩

OP posts:
Bluntness100 · 07/12/2021 19:36

Ok, just randomly burst into tears at your desk and you don’t know why?

Marlena1 · 07/12/2021 19:37

These things happen OP. I've done it a few times, I don't give it much thought. We're all human. Hope you're OK.

custardbear · 07/12/2021 19:37

Stress at work? Pregnant?

Holly60 · 07/12/2021 19:38

Are you preggo?

DisasterPasta · 07/12/2021 19:38

Sorry to hear that. It’s hard when a burst of emotion comes rushing out, sometimes in the form of tears. Do you want advice or just someone to listen?

BuildingBlocks1 · 07/12/2021 19:38

Was it in front of many colleagues? And if so, anyone you consider a work pal?

I cried on my second day once in front of 3 Managers.. try not to berate yourself too much!

DickMabutt73962 · 07/12/2021 19:39

Week before your period?

Plump82 · 07/12/2021 19:40

I did too. I work from home but it was while I was on the phone to my boss. These things happen. Don't worry and I hope you're ok.

Iamanicepersonreally · 07/12/2021 19:45

I've done this at work a couple of times. A couple of my colleagues have too. I didn't judge them and they didn't judge me. I hope you're OK. There's no need to be embarrassed

Youdoyoutoday · 07/12/2021 19:49

Yeah it can be awkward but it happens. Why did you cry? What set you off?

DaisyNGO · 07/12/2021 19:52

I've done this from sleep deprivation.

I know it's embarrassing but honestly people will forget Flowers

ghostmouse · 07/12/2021 19:54

Im always bloody crying at work, even more so the last week or two. I hate it

Badgerloco · 07/12/2021 19:54

I got a bit upset handing my notice in over the phone to my boss today. He’s a lovely guy, but the moneys crap and it’s so stressful. Have a new job to start but worry I’ve bitten off more than I can chew, and I mostly really like the people at my old place.

Lulu1919 · 07/12/2021 19:57

I do this sometimes....stressful job....in a school ....sometimes it just gets too much ..
Don't worry
Feelings are human
You are human

willstarttomorrow · 07/12/2021 19:58

I have cried in work before and so have many of my colleagues. We work in child protection though and sometimes it just happens. Some come in and rant, some get off the phone to another abusive shite and run to the toilet but it is obvious they are upset. I am really lucky, I have worked for many years with colleagues who would never judge, have each other's back and are always generally concerned if someone is feeling crap. We spend lots of time together and what is really important is that no one ever judges, it is just genuine concern. You cried, so what? That is what you needed to do at that time because we are not robots and sometimes we need that release. You may feel embarassed but unless you work with a group of sociopathic arseholes they should be able to deal with a normal human emotion. Whatever made you cry, work issues or being less resilient at work because of other things going on, that is totally okay.

thisplaceisweird · 07/12/2021 19:59

It's totally fine! Emotions are valid. It's a stressful time of year anyway and COVID is being particularly brutal and never ending. I've been extremely emotional this week.

anxiousstanley · 07/12/2021 20:02

Don't beat yourself up for being human. The world is a stressful place sweetheart. Xx

mswales · 07/12/2021 20:03

Lots of people cry at work, no decent colleague would judge you for it. I've cried multiple times during check-ins with my boss who is the CEO of our organisation and have continued to progress as part of the senior management team, no career damage done whatsoever. Humans are creatures with emotions! And depending on the career in question you may do it a lot better if you are someone who is very in touch with their feelings.

5128gap · 07/12/2021 20:03

We all lose it a little at times. Work can be stressful and upsetting and we're there too many hours to always have a game face on. I'd rather have a cryer than a shouter/slammer.

Divebar2021 · 07/12/2021 20:04

I cried in front of my boss because I didn’t feel like he had my back about an issue. It’s so frustrating because I was actually angry but that’s how it manifested itself. He was very nice about it… hastily moved me from the big open plan office we were in. I told him that if he was going to supervise menopausal women like me he’d better get used to it.

PinkSparklyPussyCat · 07/12/2021 20:05

I've cried at work loads of times over the last few years, the most memorable being in a meeting with two directors. Director 1 asked me how I was and I just burst into tears. Director 2 then joined the call and was sent on his way by Director 1 who chatted to me and made me feel a whole lot better. It was embarrassing at the time it happened but it wasn't mentioned again.

Wineisrequired · 07/12/2021 20:27

I hope you are ok ? I cried last week in front of my boss. She asked me if I was ok and I just lost it. I think it’s the stress of the job and my teenage son being a bit challenging at the mo. She was so lovely and made me feel better. Don’t feel bad about it as life is challenging at the moment.

Funnylittlefloozie · 07/12/2021 20:38

I've cried at work a few times. Sometimes its because people have been vile to me, but occasionally its because they've been kind.

Once I was having a catch-up with my old boss, talking about a really difficult work situation, as well as my DDs awful MH problems, and how horrible my exH was being. My boss listened and then said very kindly, "And who is taking care of YOU?" I just cried all over her. She was very kind, made me a hot chocolate and found me some tissues. She was one of my favourite things about my old job, and I miss her.

Wheresmywoolyjumpers · 07/12/2021 21:01

Short staffed? Increased work load or other demands on you? How is your health? Are you supported at work? Sometimes we are so focused on getting through each day we don't realize how it is piling up. Sorry.

ghostmouse · 07/12/2021 21:07

I’m grieving a lot, people are used to it now and don’t bat an eye lid anymore.

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