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A few years ago:

In the process of transferring MySQL data to a new disk, I accidentally rm'ed the actual MySQL directory, instead of the symlink that I had previously set up for it.

My guts felt like dropping through to the floor.

In a panic, I asked my colleague: "What did those databases contain?"

C: "Raw data of load tests that were made last week."

Me: "Oh.. does that mean that they aren't needed anymore?"

C: "They already got the results, but might need to refer to the raw data later... why?"

Me: "Uh, I accidentally deleted all the MySQL files... I'm in Big Trouble, aren't I?"

C: "Hmm... with any luck, they might forget that the data even exists. I got your back on this one, just in case."

Luck was indeed on my side, as nobody ever asked about the data again.

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  • 17
    Good practice keeping it real and being honest. I think its one of the biggest points of the top posts on devrant.

    Even if you fuck up, stick to it and be real. Lying gets you into way more shit.
  • 3
    @beggarboy most importantly, you lying (or hiding the fact), gets mostly others into more shit, before it actually hits you
  • 3
    props to the colleague too for having your back just in case
  • 7
    I was that colleague.
  • 3
    You dodged a bullet on that one...
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