~~The mistakes were from other staff and i felt i had to cover for them as I felt i should have followered up on it myself to ensure that there is no error~~
That sentence says a lot.
If your position requires you to be responsible for how others do their jobs ... and in doing so you should be following things up .. THEN THEY WERE YOUR MISTAKES and not the other staff.
If i give instructions to a new person .. and I am not 100% certain that what i have told them is how my bosses would like them to be told I tell the new person to tell me if they are questioned about why they are doing something a certain way ... and I WILL go back to my supervisor and say YES I TOLD JOE BLOGGS TO DO IT THAT WAY.....BUT if Joe Blogs makes up a **** story and says that he was told to do it a certain way and he wasn't I will stand up for myself. My bosses know i am honest enough to accept the responsibility for my own mistakes.
YOU recieved ONE warning .. you should have taken that for what it was A WARNING and not made the same mistake again.
However you have and you have recieved the second warning and to your credit you seem to have recognised you are in a situation.....
I don't know how receptive your bosses are or how much they actually value your employment, but you could try asking for a mediation and state your case ( i would skip the line about covering for your staff's mistakes as that to me comes across as passing the buck .. I think stating something along the lines of I realise i made a mistake by not following through with my instinct to check the situation that would have resulted in the mistakes not taking place).
One thing though .. employees are usually pretty lenient and forgiving with staff that they are happy with ... Have there been other issues in the past?
I wish you well and hope things work out.
J.
2007-02-14 19:39:10
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answered by ll_jenny_ll here AND I'M BAC 7
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Covering up co-worker's other mistakes is always admirable but not for the workplace. Unless your their supervisor your co-workers need to be responsible for their own mistakes. After the first time and being written up for it, should have been the last time. If your co-workers were decent they would have spoke up once they found out you were written up and admitted their mistakes.
It is time for you to either get your act together, and put 100% effort into your work so that you do not make another mistake or find a new job. Being fired means unemployment for a short time, but it also makes you unwanted with many companies. On the front of almost all job applications is the question "Have you ever been fired or forced to resign from any position? If yes please explain" It is the first thing any HR looks at.
2007-02-14 19:04:28
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answered by breannejk 2
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It's true, you shouldn't cover for anyone. Well if you really love your job, I'm sure your performance must be pretty good on average. They wouldn't fire you if you're an asset to the company. I understand the 'warning' system. But I bet even when u get your 3rd warning, you'll probably be invited in for an assessment before they decide to sack you. During the assessment, just make sure to state why you don't deserve the boot.
2007-02-14 19:02:32
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answered by OrdiNance 2
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I think you need some help in writing and spelling, number one. Aside from that fact, you should NEVER cover for another staff member (why would you feel you had to do this?). You need to get it together because it sounds like with two warnings, you may be on the way out.
2007-02-14 19:00:57
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answered by Anonymous
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If the other staff that you're referring are your subordinates, then you are responsible for the mistake. Better shape up or be shipped out. Working is not just a mere source of income, you have to take responsibility on what you are supposed to do. If you want your boss to know your capacity and worth, then show it by the outcome of your work. good luck.
2007-02-14 19:04:06
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answered by jeprx 3
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Prepare a resume and look for another job. Unless you are ready to let people handle their own mistakes. If you are all the same level workers then there is no reason why you should take the fall for them.
2007-02-14 19:02:11
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answered by velmicro 2
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If your confidence is so low that you know you will be fired because of another mistake, you need to find a new job now.
Finding a new job is 100 times easier if you quit your previous job, rather than being fired.
2007-02-14 18:55:39
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answered by Lisa A 7
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When the mistake is theirs make sure to point it out. Let them get fired or are you just another sucker. I bet they did not even thank you either.
2007-02-14 18:55:16
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answered by Big C 6
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You should not cover other peoples mistakes.
2007-02-14 18:56:19
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answered by Dr Dee 7
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