There could be any number of reasons why you were the outlet of his frustration that day. It could be entirely you that was the catalyst, or not, it could be so

There could be any number of reasons why you were the outlet of his frustration that day. It could be entirely you that was the catalyst, or not, it could be something that has nothing to do with you. People have bad days and it’s entirely possible your boss may also be making a mental note not to come down on you like that again. If either of you don’t given each other a chance from that moment to possibly walk back from the edge and let cooler heads prevail, then this simple bad moment cannot be forgiven and will act as a butterfly effect for an inevitability. Brush it off and lay low, unless push comes to shove. Signed Yours truly, I’ve worked in corporate forever, and know the ups and downs.