I work in a steel mill and screwed up some tubes, but it's on a machine I really haven't been trained on too long, and he seemed pretty pissed.
2007-07-27 19:23:33 · 10 answers · asked by Christopher J 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
I would go to the boss and tell him what happened, and explain that you were not trained on that machine.
Tell him you feel bad about it. Apologise and ask for additional training. Even offer to work some extra to off-set the lost time... he probably won't take you up on it.
A good supervisor knows there is a learning curve with any new technology.
The tubes can be recycled and redone. Your acquired knowledge and HONESTY are valuable assets.
2007-07-27 19:32:05 · answer #1 · answered by revsuzanne 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Who doesn;t make a mistake. And a mistake is to show that you are working, not slacking on the job. You can have no mistake if you just sit in a corner and not do anything. Of course the best way is to find a solution for your mistake, which need to be cost effective and efficient. You can talk to him directly and most probably he will be brain storming with others to find a solution. But if you can offer something earlier it will help and this will get you recognizability in the company. This will be a win-win solution.
2007-07-27 19:34:35 · answer #2 · answered by eclipse w 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would apologize first. Don't wait for him to come to you. Seek him out and then say something like, I was trying my best but I don't think I have enough training on that machine. That way he can't fault you for not trying to do the job but you are leaving yourself open to him to suggest how to fix the problem by getting more training. He will also know you aren't the type to sherk responsibility and will own up to what you do. That is a most desirable trait for an employee.
2007-07-27 19:38:24 · answer #3 · answered by Violet c 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He already knows about the mistake? Because if he didn't know you should confess. Assuming he already knows, you could say something like, "I'm really sorry that I messed up those tubes yesterday. I don't want to make that mistake again. Could you please show me how to do it properly so I can learn how to do it better?"
2007-07-27 19:27:38 · answer #4 · answered by drshorty 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I would apologize (if you haven't already) and ask if maybe you could get a few extra hours training?
That way he knows that you are proactive about not making similar mistakes.
2007-07-27 19:37:20 · answer #5 · answered by LX V 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
tell him u screwed up. he already knows. then say look i need to have more time-practice-training.. or even ask to do a diff job until someone can re-train. not a big deal...
2007-07-28 01:32:43 · answer #6 · answered by im a goonie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should say 'f you, i got kids to feed!'
On a serious note, you should just explain to him, that you felt inadiquite (sp) at working the machinery, (from lack of experience) but didn't want to say anything, that you are truly sorry, and wont let it happen again.
2007-07-27 19:28:07 · answer #7 · answered by stephen r 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hey mistakes happen to everyone.your best bet is to be honest,apologize,and thats all you can do.if he fires you for being honest,do you really want to work for someone like that anyway?
2007-07-28 10:01:22 · answer #8 · answered by sleepy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when you make a mistake, fix it right away. Dont put it off, it will only make things worse
2007-07-27 19:48:21 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just act like it didn't happen, he may have already forgotten about it.
2007-07-27 19:31:10 · answer #10 · answered by rec girl 4 · 0⤊ 4⤋