Yesterday was such a busy day at work. At 4:30 pm, I was preparing to leave and go straight home to see my baby. At 4:45, somebody from the central office called and demanded that we send pictures electronically for the report we sent the other day.
The boss asked me to stay for a while so I could accomplish the task (the one in charge is on travel, and the boss left today). After an hour and a half, the task was finally done. In my haste to go home, I immediately turned off the PC and all the connections (including the modem) -- as I always do with my PC whenever I leave the office. I told the clerk to switch off even the extension wires, which he did.
I stayed for a while because the boss volunteered to drive me home as it was getting dark and drizzling. Since our office operates 24/7, an employee who hails from another region and assigned here temporarily lives in our office (since April) and was busy in his laptop -- he was the duty for the night. He went upstairs, and then down (he was working downstairs) and asked the clerk (in an annoyed voice) if he switched the modem off. The clerk said "yes sir".
Then he went like "why, you don't want me to use the internet? that's very disrespectful". The clerk just shrugged his shoulders and pretended he didn't hear anything.
I felt so guilty. It was I who turned the modem off, but it was unintentional -- it skipped my mind that somebody might still be using the internet as I usually leave early. I didn't have the guts to say this right away because he was very upset.
This morning, I made up my mind to apologize. He was in a very jolly mood when I arrived. It's been a while since I wanted to talk to him, but until now, I have not approached him.
I have 4 hours left to make up my mind. Should I apologize, or leave it as is?
Lioness posted on May 19, 2009
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secretlife said on May 19, 2009....
i'd mention it. i think it'll make him feel better about what happened-
don't make it a big deal...just a casual mention----"gee i'm so sorry about the modem last nite...i'd forgotten all about you!"
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Lioness said on May 19, 2009....
It's good you mentioned about doing it casually secret, I was imagining how I'd approach him, I forgot to mention, he's rank is the same as my boss, although we're not under his supervision. -
queenparanoia said on May 20, 2009....
huwag... im sure he'd forgotten about it... :-) -
GrapeKoolaid said on May 20, 2009....
I hope you mentioned something to him. Especially if he was in a good mood. He's more likely to say, "forget about it".
I hope that's what happened... :)
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PAPERBACKWRITER said on May 20, 2009....
I would mention it.
In my ideal world, you would mention it, he would say, no big deal, and perhaps himself apologize for snapping (?) at the clerk.
I don´t know if your reservation to say something is because of the co-worker´s/ senior ranking officer at work´s temperament (?).
If it was me, it would nag on myself. But do what you are most comfortable with.
:)
paper ~
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MsStar39 said on May 20, 2009....
I would mention it to him, just say it was unintentional. -
Ormocanon said on May 20, 2009....
Don't. Chances are, he's forgotten about it already. If you still feel guilty up to now, go to your parish priest or your pastor, confess, and call me in the morning if you still feel some guilt. :-D -
mobil said on May 20, 2009....
I think I am too late? I would tell him and tell him it was an accident. He'll have more respect for you, well if he is a good man he will. -
Lioness said on May 20, 2009....
Hello all, thank you so much for dropping by and telling me your opinion. It's another day, and let me tell you what happened.
Just before walking out of the office yesterday, I approached him while he was busy in his computer.
me: (in a hushed voice) sir, I have something to apologize for.
him: (surprised look)
me: about the modem... I was the one who turned it off...
him: (his voice became louder for everyone in the room to hear) OHHHH (seemed like he forgot about it indeed) that.. I was transferring some data and was wondering why it took some time. I went upstairs to get a glass of water and noticed that the modem was turned off, I asked LM (clerk) if he turned if off and he said yes, so I berated him.. I never turn the thing off.
me: it's a habit to turn off everything after using the equipment sir, I really haven't thought that you were still using it. My apologies.
him: I must also apologize for the way I reacted last night..
me: (surprised look)
him: I'll have to apologize to LM too when he gets back.
me: thanks sir, I gotta go now.
him: ok, don't worry, apology accepted.
Everyone in the room had a curious look on their faces. I didn't bother to explain, it was getting late! LOL but I felt better and felt lighter.
I'm no saint, but it wasn't right not to accept the blame when I know it was my fault, no matter how insignificant it may be. At least my conscience is clear.
Titus 3:8 - ... for those who believe in God must excel in good deeds...
hahaha, wb Ormocanon, where have you been??? Ok, it's not as if it was a mortal sin, isn't it??? -
Lioness said on May 20, 2009....
oh.. hello mobil, glad to see you! :D no, not late.. I was saying above what happened. Yes, he seems to be a good man, although I've heard some negative feedbacks from officemates in other regions. When I arrived, he was the jolly person I always greet. :) -
MsStar39 said on May 20, 2009....
Lioness that is great and that is just what I hoped would happen, I know that you feel lighter after getting that heavy load off your shoulders. -
Lioness said on May 21, 2009....
Liberating indeed!!! Sometimes I'm making a boulder out of a molehill.Thanks again MsStar!!! -
queenparanoia said on May 21, 2009....
good thing he's nice... :-) -
PAPERBACKWRITER said on May 21, 2009....
I don´t think you made a boulder out of a molehill, Lioness...it is "small things" like this that makes a person "big" from within, in my humble opinion... small actions make huge effects ...
I like the bible passage you posted :)
Much respect to you, kabayan...
<3
paper ~
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Ormocanon said on May 21, 2009....
"me: 'about the modem... I was the one who turned it off...'
...wb Ormocanon, where have you been??? Ok, it's not as if it was a mortal sin, isn't it??? - Lioness
What can I say, you passed the honesty test with flying colors.
Where have I been? Well, I've been quite busy these past few months in putting up my own website. It's now up and running. :-) -
Lioness said on May 21, 2009....
queen, he's so new in the office so I don't know if he's really really nice. From what I heard of, there were some negative blah blahs. Well that incident was somewhat a revelation, although I would have reacted the same had it been me in his shoe.
thanks so much Paper, your words are such a comfort. I so agree with you. Unfortunately, it has not ended yet. Yesterday, an officemate overheard him explaining to our boss about the incident over the phone (this officemate got very curious, he asked for clarifications). Apparently, the clerk (who happens to be a relative of the boss), opened-up the issue while they were on travel. I still have to deal with what the boss had to say today. Will write about it here if anything happens.
Oh, now you're a webmaster, Ormocanon -- congratulations to the new site! Care to tell us what it is?? :D **bows** Honesty test? I never failed! LOL Glad to see you around again!