Is it normal to care so much?
Is it normal that I care so much what people I shouldn't even give a damn about think about me?
Today the office gossip told some of the other ladies in the office that the boss will be recruiting a new team member.
Just last week, one of the ladies complained to me that she can't handle the work-load at present, but it's temporary due to various issues with our suppliers. I told her that she should voice her concerns to management, as it's not my place to get involved.
When they heard the news about the new employee today, they got upset because they believe that they will now not get a salary increase at year end ( I do believe they will still get the increase as per standard yearly) and they are angry at ME for running to the boss. But the fact is he decided this almost a week before my colleague voiced her concerns to me. I knew about it, but I also felt that it wasn't my place to inform any employees about a decision the boss wants to make - I'm the bookkeeper, not HR - and that he will tell them when ready. He obviously made a mistake telling the office gossip something like that, but I don't think he is aware of how much sensitive details she likes to discuss with everyone. Or, perhaps he IS aware and it was a tactical move from his side in order to prepare them. Obviously he isn't aware of the implications it could have on me, because he isn't aware of what my colleague told me.
Gosh, I'm sorry this post might be a bit confusing, but I am really upset right now, and need to get everything out.
I just HATE being blamed for something I didn't do. I understand that it's easy to jump to conclusions, but I feel that one must try to get ALL the facts before passing a judgement on someone and discussing it behind their back.
OR maybe I'm just being paranoid, and they don't think so at all, but it certainly looks like that - whispers, the room goes quiet when I walk in etc...