SinA
07-29-2009, 10:10 AM
Literally.
I have this co-worker that I generally like, and he generally does a good job, but lately he's been making some mistakes that we really can't have happening. I don't know if there's something going on in his personal life, or maybe he's just getting tired of the job, but more and more I find myself covering for him, or cleaning up his messes (figuratively).
Several times I've told the boss things like "we were both working on that project" or "maybe there was a misunderstanding" or something to diffuse the weight. I think the boss knows I'm doing that, and it helps give the guy the benefit of the doubt or time to fix a situation himself.
I do this because I feel like because we're equals, we're supposed to stick together. Us against the boss, sort of. However, I feel like at some point I'm going to have to let the guy swing on his own. Right?
How far do I have to go with my loyalty to this guy?
I have this co-worker that I generally like, and he generally does a good job, but lately he's been making some mistakes that we really can't have happening. I don't know if there's something going on in his personal life, or maybe he's just getting tired of the job, but more and more I find myself covering for him, or cleaning up his messes (figuratively).
Several times I've told the boss things like "we were both working on that project" or "maybe there was a misunderstanding" or something to diffuse the weight. I think the boss knows I'm doing that, and it helps give the guy the benefit of the doubt or time to fix a situation himself.
I do this because I feel like because we're equals, we're supposed to stick together. Us against the boss, sort of. However, I feel like at some point I'm going to have to let the guy swing on his own. Right?
How far do I have to go with my loyalty to this guy?