"Erin's absence has caused a strain on our team and has fueled resentment. Many feel it's unfair, although these feelings have not been shared with Erin. It so happens that Erin has accepted a new job and hasn't told our boss because she's worried about how the boss will react. When I found out, I did tell the boss even though Erin told me not to. So now I am caught in the snare of my own little trap of deceit."
"I'm sorry you didn't mention what the benefit structure is at your company. Erin took a job on the Q.T. while still on your boss' payroll. In the state where I live (California), that would be a reason to fire her. I do not regard enlightening your boss about what Erin did as deceitful. I think what you did was the right thing to do and loyal to the company."
"If this is how you are spending your leisure time, you may have too much of it on your hands. When this happens, try to redirect your thoughts to something else. Then remind yourself that none of us can change the past, but we can LEARN from it so we don't repeat our mistakes (or errors of omission) in the future. If what's happening leads to depression or anxiety, you might benefit from consulting a therapist about it."
A coworker named Erin remained working from home after others returned to the office, creating team resentment. Erin accepted a new job but did not inform the boss because of fear of the boss' reaction. A colleague told the boss despite Erin's request for confidentiality and now feels deceitful. The response notes that taking outside work while still on the company's payroll can be grounds for termination in some jurisdictions and that informing the employer can be viewed as loyalty to the company. A separate reader experiencing repetitive regrets is advised to redirect thoughts, learn from the past, and seek therapy if anxiety or depression occurs.
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