Why You Shouldn’t Quit When You Make Too Many Mistakes at Work

We’ve all been there. You accidentally hit “Reply All” on an email meant for your work bestie. You call your boss by the wrong name in a meeting (twice). You send a report with numbers so incorrect it looks like an abstract art piece. And suddenly, your brain whispers, “Maybe I should just quit and move to a remote island.”

Before you draft your resignation letter and book that one-way ticket, let’s talk about why you shouldn’t quit when you make too many mistakes at work (even when it feels like HR is watching your every move).

1. Everyone Makes Mistakes—Even the CEO

Unless you’re working alongside a team of robots (which, honestly, might not be far off with AI these days), mistakes are part of the job. Even the people at the top have made some cringeworthy errors. The difference? They kept going. They didn’t let a typo, a miscalculation, or an unfortunate PowerPoint fail send them packing.

2. Mistakes Are Proof You’re Actually Working

Let’s be real—if you never made a mistake at work, you’re either A) not doing much, or B) a highly advanced AI that should be making way more money. Making mistakes means you’re taking action, learning, and growing. And while “growth” might not feel fun when you accidentally delete an important file, it’s a sign that you’re pushing yourself beyond autopilot mode.

3. The Office Has a Short Memory (Usually)

Remember that time Janet from accounting accidentally deleted the company’s entire shared drive? No? Exactly. People are way too busy worrying about their own mistakes to remember yours. While it may feel like your blunders are broadcasted on a Jumbotron, they’re usually forgotten by next Tuesday.

4. Quitting Doesn’t Magically Erase Mistakes

Sure, walking out the door might feel like an easy way to escape embarrassment, but guess what? The next job will have mistakes, too. Learning to handle setbacks where you are now will serve you much better in the long run than a fresh start every time things go south.

5. Your Worst Mistake Might Be Your Best Lesson

Some of the best career advice comes from facepalm moments. Mistakes force you to adapt, problem-solve, and develop resilience—all of which are way more valuable than a spotless track record. (Plus, one day, you’ll have a fantastic “You won’t believe what I did once” story to tell.)

What to Do Instead of Quitting:

• Own it. Acknowledge the mistake, apologize if needed, and take steps to fix it.

• Learn from it. Figure out what went wrong and how to prevent it in the future.

• Laugh (when appropriate). Some mistakes make for great workplace humor. Just maybe not in front of the boss.

• Keep showing up. The best way to move past a mistake is to keep going.

So the next time you feel like quitting over a workplace blunder, take a breath, remind yourself that mistakes are temporary, and keep going. Your career (and your paycheck) will thank you.

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About the Author

Phallyn is a corporate veteran turned workplace wellness expert with over a decade of experience in high-pressure environments. Certified in Feng Shui and hypnotherapy, she transformed her own burnout into a career helping businesses build healthier, more effective teams—without outdated corporate fluff. Through humor, honesty, and real-world strategies, she’s here to make work work better.

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