I feel terrible after an interview. Things were going great until we talked about my past employer. The recruiter encouraged me to speak freely, and I accidentally said the team was lazy. Even though it is the truth, I know it sounded unprofessional. Has anyone ever recovered after saying too much?

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If it helps, recruiters hear way worse. Calling a team lazy is not great, but it is also not the worst thing they have heard. A thoughtful follow-up can go a long way.

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What would you say in the follow up?

I have done similar and it does not feel great. I think it depends how you recover. If you balance it with accountability and reflection, it does not have to ruin your chances.

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