If you make a mistake at work . . .

[Mack Knife]

Originally Posted by chilaili

I don't mean something major that will impact the bottom line or the company's reputation. I mean smaller issues like forgetting to do an Out of Office message for your email or buying coffee for the office coffee-maker.

That needed advice on this forum?

Wow.

[thebunny]

Most of us, myself included, responded before we saw OP's clarifying post...my advice stands, but onyl for actual issues and mistakes.

[fandango9]

Depends on the liability of your position.

Are you a brain surgeon or a cardboard machinery feeder?

[PhoebePaddy]

I work at two places, and it depends on the place. In my line of work, "mistakes" happen all the time (it's part of the experimental/scientific process ).

At one work place, I would NOT tell my boss, unless it concerned her. She doesn't care or want to know - just wants a robot to get the job down and really couldn't care less about her employees lifestyle, etc. I like everyone else I work with - and have good communication with them.

At the other work place, I would probably mention it, if it came up. I never feel like I have to hide anything and I have a great relationship with my boss and colleagues. I really value that!