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writes:The other day my supervisor told me and a colleague during a meeting a mistake a co-worker made. This mistake is something that did not affect me or my other colleague whatsoever. Was this appropriate? I just feel if he was attempting to tell us the proper procedure he could have without telling us this situation. Now I m afraid if I make a mistake, he will then tell others. He also in the past told a client of my short-falling in regards to recording my time accurately with pay while I was conversing with both of them. This short-falling was due to the fact that I felt bad for going over time and did not want to be paid for it. I would later lie and say I worked fewer hours than I actually did. I realize this is wrong but, I really care about the company and didn't mind investing time in because I believe in it so much. I didn't appreciate this but, laughed it off and thanked him for being patient with me. I feel very uncomfortable and like I'm walking around on eggshells. Where these actions appropriate and what can I do? I'm no longer enjoying my work since this new supervisor has arrived but, it's really hard to leave a company I've invested so much in over one person.
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reader, YouWish +, writes (7 October 2017):
 I had a supervisor who did that sort of thing. He did not last very long, and his departure from the company wasn't voluntary at all. You're absolutely right in your assessment that if he's gossiping about mistakes other employees have made, he'd doing it about you as well.
However, talking to a client about your pay and time-card is a confidentiality violation, and I know of zero human resource departments who would tolerate discussion of finances or employee compensation with CLIENTS of all people. Such information is protected, though the wording of such protections varies from state to state, so I can't be more specific with my advice except if your supervisor is oversharing with clients outside of the company, document when, where, and what and bring it to your human resources.
I'll tell you this -- he will NOT last long with habits like this. All you have to do is wait him out, because his days are already numbered. This is a classic example of "loose lips sink ships". In the beginning, it's possible that you'll be nervous about looking bad, but it won't take long for his habit to bite him far worse than the content of his words.
Also, guard what you say about others around him. Nothing is confidential with him, no matter what he says. Don't confront him unless he forces it. Stay guarded and professional, keep your head down, and do your job the as best you can. All you will have to do is wait him out.
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reader, aunt honesty  +, writes (6 October 2017):
 Part off a supervisors job is confidentiality. If you feel he is breaching this then go to his boss and tell them how you feel.
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reader, Denizen  +, writes (6 October 2017):
 Play the long game. Things can change. Supervisors can come and go. Maybe you will be promoted. Who knows?
If it gets too bad to stand you might have to take your concerns further up the chain.
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