Missed a networking zoom call with an MD that was scheduled for 8am…. 😫 He leads the team that I’m interested in transferring to. Am I doomed?

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There's only one thing you can do, OP:

1) Tell him that your wifi went out and then
2) When you tried to plug in an Ethernet cable the router died and then
3) When you tried to call on your cell the battery burst into flames and then
4) When you managed to go outside and find a payphone 1/4 mile away, you realized that you neither had quarters nor knew the number to call

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Only valid explanation ^

If you want to be truthful then tell him you missed it. If you want to fudge the truth tell him a client conflict came up last minute and you were heads down trying to fix the issue.

That was a pretty meaningful screw up. Woof.

Come up with some kind of credible lie.

I said I had a doctors appointment and lost track of time

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