I can't believe co-worker took my venting complaints to boss!

[lifein08]

Hello.

[Hospice Nurse LPN, BSN, RN]

ALWAYS keep your comments @ work light-hearted and DO NOT GOSSIP!

[blueyesue]

Good lesson or reminder for all of us.

[NurseShelly]

Unfortunately, I can believe it. It happened to me once too. I was planning on leaving my job, and discussed it with someone who didn't tell my mgr directly, but they discussed it with someone else who then went and told my mgr who then confronted me as if I wasn't planning of giving proper notice or something. I doubt it'll happen to you again. I'm certain you'll be more cautious in the future after the experience you just had. Shame on that backstabbing coworker of yours!

[Zookeeper3]

I was burnt once too when I was new nurse. I met with the boss in private, owned up to my mistakes and promised not to undermine her again in the future. Asked for a second chance to start fresh. Being a professional, that early in my career, has helped me tremendously.

Gossip and trash talking is a cancer that quickly spreads in a unit. Don't be that cancer again in the future. A hard lesson to learn, but be a great nurse from what you really do, not at the expense of making others look bad. It's the best advice I can give.

[SuesquatchRN, BSN, RN]

lol wow that must have been awkward , dont trust women or gay men, not all the time but most of the time

Well.

[Jeannie89]

keep your comments and opinions to yourself ! you go to work to do your job, make your money and go home. there's alot of co-workers i dont like, but the only person who knows about them is my husband. your words will come back to haunt you. the solution to your problem is simple- keep your mouth closed ( & i mean it in a nice way :redpinkhe )

[DizzyLizzyNurse]

A strong no gossip, no griping personal policy is a pretty handy rule to hold yourself to and generally speaking saves one a LOT of problems at work and socially. Ask yourself "Is it true? Is it kind?" before speaking. If the answer is no, it doesn't need to be said. Add to that "Is it smart to say this aloud at all?" and you pretty much cover your bases.

At work there is a sign that says "Is it true? Is it kind? Is it necessary?"

[Bortaz, MSN, RN]

Trust nobody.

And quit talking about your boss behind her back. Your coworker just did the same thing to you that you did to your boss, and now SHE'S the evil one?

[rn4ever?]

Trust no one. Be civil but not overly friendly. Keep your private life private. Keep negative comments at work to yourself.

[leslie :-D]

for punishment, you are to write "i will keep my mouth shut" 500 times and turn it in tomorrow am at 0700.

capiche?

leslie;)

[igus2666]

Keep whatever is own your mind about a co-worker to yourself. Vent when u get in the car or when u get home.

[Stephanita]

Work is a place for professionalism. Complain to your spouse and friends about work, not your co-workers.