Should i tell my boss?

Question

I am temping at this really cool company. I work with 2 ppl who supervise/train me. On Friday, I got called to report to our manager (both mine and the 2 of my supervisors).something that I am taking care of now, there was a loss in that sector. Once I go to my manager with my supervisor. She blames the loss on me. This is not really a position where I use my intellect. I pretty much do what I am told to do. And I did what I was told to do in this matter as well. I have solid proof as well that she is the one who told to do what I did. Now the dilemma is that, I kind of stayed quiet when we were both discussing the situation with my manager. Now, I feel bad for myself... I stayed quiet because I really considered her to be a nice person. Now I don't know if I should re-approach my boss regarding this. The loss was pretty big. My boss and the supervisor have been working together for ages. I am not even permanent yet. I have working there for few months now. I don't want to create any animosity nor do I want to get shown the door. What do I do?

Answer 1

This is a hard one, and all though you want to vindicate yourself I would stay silent.  The "they have worked together for ages" worries me, they are probably close and even if you have proof the mistake was not your, you will get them both mad at you One for telling the truth and one for not telling it sooner.  I would stay quite if you want to become permanent.

Answer 2

stick up for yourself.  don't take that walk of shame for anyone.  if there's a chance you'll get fired either way, then i'd go out trying to clear my name.  maybe the other two are trying to cover things up to protect thenselves because they're working together.  i'd rather go down swinging than go down a chump.

Answer 3

I would have to say do not take the blame for anything.  Wether the topic of said "blame" is at work, home, school, or anyplace which requires human interaction.  Having said this, a plethera of variables are at hand when dealing with people in and out of the workplace one needs to consider.  Variables such as... Are you posative you are not at fault?... Is this a position you could see yourself making a career out of?... Do you believe the boss would make a fair and unbiased desicion when resolving the matter?...  These are just a few of a host of other questions you should consider before making your final desicion.  Just remember always be polite and "kill 'em with kindness".  

Answer 4

There is an old saying that it is too bad to be too good !!

It is better that you convey the factual information to the Manager .

Answer 5

What you need to ask yourself is what if you keep getting blamed for things that you did not do?  What if the other person realizes that you will not speak up for yourself and sees that they can easily put blame on you for their mistakes?  Is this the type of career integrity that you want long term?

You can let them know in a matter of fact way that there was a mistake made earlier in that you were only following instructions and the reason you did not speak up earlier is that you wanted time to rethink the situation to make sure you had your facts straight before you approached them.  

Be tactful and polite but always protect yourself by writing down instructions from others, date it, and reread it to them just to verify that you have it right.  This will do two things: make sure that you do have the instructions correctly and lets the other person know that you have written proof.

Answer 6

Considering much and do not follow any emotional condition. You need time. Be cool. :)