Should you tell your boss about a mistake that could get you fired? 5 Articles

by Lesley Mason

Should we confess the error of our ways? Absolutely. The sooner the better. We all make mistakes...and we make them at work the same as we do in every other arena of our lives. We need to be honest about them. If yo...read more

by Rocket

Everyone, and I mean everyone makes mistakes at work all the time. With the speed modern companies are working at combined with the overload of information and changes workers are forced to handle, often with minimum compe...read more

by Donald Neal Mckay

Truth of the matter is, your revelation just may get you fired. Especially if the mistake is going to cost (or did cost) the company money. And, if the issue does involve money, your admission to the boss may keep you from...read more

by Robin Anderson

yes, most definitely. i had just gotten fired at my last job about a month ago for poor production which wasn't the case at all they fired me because of personal reasons that my boss had for my spouse that worked there als...read more

by Regina W

Everyone makes mistakes. Some are bigger than others, but all of them are mistakes just the same. Making mistakes are how we learn. Should you tell on yourself if this mistake could get you fired? Yes, I think your boss wi...read more