If you make a mistake at work, would you honestly admit it?

I live by and have taught my children from the time that they could understand. That we all "own" our actions and words that we say. It is always important not to lie as it damages your character and your word....and sometimes that may be all we have.

It's very risky because of work but i could still

I don't like people who do that either, it's just not fair to go around passing the blame on to others instead of admitting to your own faults. I am sure you co worker is not a very popular person at work and I am sure others know what she is like. Would you feel comfortable raising the issue with her in private and try and explain to her that she is making a bit of a fool of herself?

Man that sucks! I would talk to your/her boss about that. This is not right at all. I would just bring it up as a concern b/c you don't want to get fired for someone elses mistake and blams it on you! I've made mistakes at the job and have admitted to them before the boss even knew. It shows your a better worker that way and if they want to fire you then so be it at least you told the truth. I know this one time at work this other superviser was being a baby, I was a sup as well, and I heard her curse at me under her breath. Mind you we worked in front of people all day long! And I told her (not loud of course) but if she wanted to talk Sh.. she can talk Sh.. to my face instead of behind my back. I don't curse but she hit my button that day! She started crying and just stood there in front of everyone! OMG! I felt so good but then so bad I immediatly to the back to the manager and told him what happened and he didn't care b/c he knew how she was but he said I should def talk to her about the situation and apologize and get it squared away. I did and he appreciated me going to him and being honest. I figured it's better for me to say my fauly instead of someone else telling my boss my fault. B/c you just don't do that at work esp in front of people. They didn't hear but still not good. It started when I asked her for help b/c it was getting very busy, we worked at Starbucks, and it took her 5 min to help then she's working SLOW! At Starbucks you have to be quick esp if you're a sup! Really! Then next think I know she's gone! I found out we were out of Mocha so she drove to the store down the street was gone for 30 min! We're still busy here! We were already short handed! Okay yes I get we're out of Mocha to make chocolate drinks but out of Mocha to make for the next day! Really?! We would make the Mocha today for tomorrow so we had enough Mocha to get us through the day just not for tomorrow which happens all the time and usually when that happens we wait until after the MORNING RUSH to pick some up at another store not DUriNG the rush b/c people get so upset b/c now they're late for work. When I confronted her about it like Dude where did you go? You've been gone for 30 min She told me i explained to her we were lready short handed I asked for your help you took 5min to even try to help only help for a couple min then left to get Mocha to make for tomorrow so now we were short 2 people now! She didn't get it at all and was talking to mess about me to our assistant manager who def stood up for me but when I heard her curse about me my button was pushed and no way to stop what came out my mouth!

I would always found the courage to admit my mistake. Specially it is my sole mistake. If I wouldn't, the issue will just get bigger and bigger. And what if they found out that I was just lying? Certainly, they will lose their trust for me. They will no longer believe me. They will think that everything I say is another lie.

Yes I honestly admit it only for office work but if I commit any mistake in house hold chores then some time not admit because I know if I will admit my husband will beat me.

Yes-and that is as early as possible before it would result to a much bigger problem..that is one of our basic rule in the office..try to avoid her getting to you and your work..just always be cautious..=)

Hi kingparker! Why don't you also play dirty? When I'm at work and make mistake if it isn't big mistake I will admit it only when someone asks who did it, but every big mistake I will report it without any hesitation. But if there is someone who is trying to get me in embarrassing situation because of his fault I will do anything to make it even (actually, more in my favor). As I can see from your post it seems like she had make this guilt transfer many times so you should report her to your boss. I hope you'll solve your problem. Take care and happy mylotting!

Of course, I will report my mistake to my boss. I think honesty is everything to make our job more professional. Just talk and receive the feedback, then everything will be alright.

Yes i admit it. When we make a mistake,we are admit it. first;i make a mistake i will bear the blame,because i am a man. second;if we donot admit mistake others will despise us. So if i make a mistake at work,i will honestly admit it.

Well, i would be the first to admit. I believe its our duty to admit, as we are responsible for a cause. I never hestitate even if the results are worser. After all we learn from a mistake and when we admit, it means like we are assuring that we wont let that happen again. I cultivate this to my kids too. I can never tolerate dishonesty!

Wow that very mean! what kind of person is she who dare to blame others for her mistake. If I am the one to make mistake I will tell truth asap to boss in case the situation can be still saved if I realize the mistake I make.

sounds a little hard to work with someone like her, i hate those kind of characters too. if i make a mistake i would try to lessen the damage either, but not transferring the mistake to someone else, thats just plain dirty.

I'm so sorry to hear that kingparker. I can't believe there are people like that. Not admitting one's mistake and passing the mistake to someone else is probably the worst thing one can do at the office or anywhere else. If I make a mistake, most especially if it affects other people, I would honestly admit it and apologize and make up for it. I would never let someone take the blame. I hope this co-worker of yours would realize what she is doing.

Without a second thought if I had made a mistake I would admit I was at fault as soon as I am able to let the relevant people know, for me it is the honest and honourable thing to do.

If I had made this mistake then yes, I would definitely admit to making the mistake! I'm an honest person like that and I would not want anyone else getting in trouble as a result of me not admitting my mistake! I know that there are plenty of people that would not generally own up to making a mistake but in my view this just creates further problems and a very bad working relationship given time. Your work colleague sounds very dishonest and I would not trust someone like that ever! She is prepared to see others suffer through her callous behaviour! I would definitely keep an eye on her as she sounds like a wild one! Andrew

i totally hate that person. people should act worthily of their words and action. honesty is of primary importance for human. people like that girl will pay the price in the end. and i think they must have no friend in life for no one like a person who tell lies.

I'm honest in terms of committing a mistakes esp. if it will affect a person's dignity, health or any condition. In your case, I think you need to talk to her with all honesty, everything you know about what she did. after that, tell her that you won't tell anyone unless she will change or you will tell to your boss if still she will do it, if still she's doing it then tell it to your supervisor or head.

ha..ha... i encountered already this kind of employee. i have my co-worker too. and they are the same in behavior. i guess, it is normal in work to have a person like this. for me there are several times that i admit my mistake in order to saved my co-worker. her mistakes was my mistakes too because we are related in work., and i'm afraid my boss will fired her. to cover her mistakes i will be the one who accept that mistakes.sence it was my 10yrs in the company, its been difficult for them to kick me out of their company.. i took this advantages for helping my co-employee save.because i know we are only human being, were not perfect..

I just hope that once I start working, i won't meet someone like her. people like that are so annoying!