So here is the story. One of the girls at my work (she doesn't work in my department, but will come hang out in my office), threw the water out of a cooler over a second story balcony. she didn't know it at the time, but she got someone wet- i know she didn't mean too. Well, a few days the guy came in and complained to my boss and said that her staff had done this too him. They assumed it was me because I was the only employee in the office that day. I told them it was not me and to ask her. Well, they haven't asked her. I feel like if i make a big deal out of it, then it will look like i'm guilty and trying to cover up my tracks. Should i approach the girl and ask her to tell them the truth or should I just let it go. i'm not in any real trouble, but it bothers me to be accused of something that I didn't do and that is totally out of chracter for me. I feel hurt that my co-workers would actually believe I would do that. I have enough common sense to know not to do that!
2007-02-09 06:43:09 · 6 answers · asked by FormatLife 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
My department happens to be very small- this was last Friday and it is not uncommon for there to be only one person in the office.
2007-02-09 06:59:49 · update #1
Unless somebody is making a big deal about it, or you are being disciplined for it, I'd suggest letting it go. Not fair to be accused in error, but since it's out of character for you to do something like that, shouldn't have any long-term effect.
Good luck.
2007-02-09 06:48:43 · answer #1 · answered by Judy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When it comes to work, she should confess...I don't know where you work or if this is your career choice, but it could follow,....what if something else happens, because everyone can make mistakes, then you would have 2 strikes, they might not give you a reference....this is all just "what ifs" but if it was me, I would not want my "friend" to take the heat, I would confess, you should at least talk to her about it. You shouldn't hold on to this if it bothers you, little things can become big things if you just "leave it"....you don't want the regret of never having done anything to defend yourself, you are the only person that has to live with you...(hmm, I didn't intend for this answer to be so long)
2007-02-09 06:55:24 · answer #2 · answered by Ms Z 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might want to sit down with your boss and talk to them about this. It is odd that you were the only individual inthe office tat day and why was the girl throwing water out of the window in the first place? Even though you say you did not do it, you don't have anyone to back you up. Then again, you may want to let it go and see if your boss comes to you about this. Either way don't go to the girl who did it as she won't fess up to doing something stupid.
2007-02-09 06:52:51 · answer #3 · answered by PDK 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't force someone into believing your story. If you have to say something, just tell them that you did not throw water out the window and that they can choose to believe you or not. You know you're not guilty. Let that be enough.
2007-02-09 06:50:53 · answer #4 · answered by LorenzoRed 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't take the heat for her. Even if sh'es your friend or didn't mean it, explain that to the bosses and release yourself but defend her. If they don't understand than you probably don't want to be working for someone that doesn't trust you anyway...that has implications that will ultimately affect all aspects of your work with them. Move on if you have to. Good luck!
2007-02-09 06:49:49 · answer #5 · answered by CSUflyer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Approach the girl & ask her to tell them the truth.
2007-02-09 06:52:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋