As a supervisor, should I tell my friend that she is going to be fired, or do I take a more professional approach and stay quiet...while a hole burns in my gut?
2006-12-28 11:30:42 · 15 answers · asked by martiismyname 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
Supervisor has a duty to keep it confidential. If you tell your friend and the company finds out, you'd likely be then next one called for a meeting with HR. Your friend will be pissed, but a good friend would understand.
2006-12-28 11:34:50 · answer #1 · answered by Bobbobla 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I say this as being a supervisor, I would not say anything to her if she just a friend from work, but if this was someone I have known for years, and I knew that she would not rat me out for telling her, then I would let her know so she can start looking for a job.
2006-12-28 19:35:18 · answer #2 · answered by Gee-Gee 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Just wait it out.
As a supervisor it is not your place to deal with this. It most likely falls on the manager. Let them do there job.
If there is a reason that your friend is going to be fired then I am sure you have seen and know why this is going to happen.
2006-12-28 19:34:45 · answer #3 · answered by zen522 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
By rule a supervisor is supposed to be professional in the work place, but you have to make that choice yourself, That is why they do not want friendships in management and workers.
2006-12-28 19:34:53 · answer #4 · answered by Brenda Soooooooooooooooooooooooo 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
This is a difficult question. You have a friendship that you want to try to preserve (BUT if she's a true friend, she won't let this get in the way). You also have to worry about your position. Will telling her ahead of time risk your position? I wish you (and her) the best of luck with this!! Hope you both come through it ok!!
2006-12-28 19:40:55 · answer #5 · answered by honey_bear_21_1999 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on what you value more - your friendship or your work integrity. I'd give you're friend a hint so that she can put in notice instead of being fired.
2006-12-28 19:32:55 · answer #6 · answered by quatrapiller 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You should know how strict your company is on the rules. If you could be fired for telling her then just drop a hint. Other wise tell her.
2006-12-28 19:36:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
if you did not have input into her being fired, i would stay out of it, and tell your boss not to let her know you were in on it. that way, no one will blame you for anything. if you told her, she may think you had input on it, and blame you.
act suprised when she tells you too. and definetly show her that you are her friend and help her get over it.
2006-12-28 19:33:46 · answer #8 · answered by kt! 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you tell her before the office does you too could be fired so be careful in your choice.
2006-12-28 19:34:07 · answer #9 · answered by spitfin 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Advise your friend/colleague of his infractions. It's not your place to imply if these are substantial enough for him to to fired or let go because of these.
2006-12-28 19:33:19 · answer #10 · answered by Jordan M 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋