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I have a very good relationship with my manager but he is clumsy and takes details for granted. Today he sent me a spreadsheet and - by accident - he sent the budgeting allocations for 2014 in it (I was not supposed to see it as I'm a consultant/contractor and not an employee). The huge mistake he has done in the budget WILL affect the whole team including me.
How do I go about telling him his mistake?
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asked Jan 3 '14 at 15:09
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I have a very good relationship with my manager but he is clumsy and takes details for granted. Today he sent me a spreadsheet and - by accident - he sent the budgeting allocations for 2014 in it (I was not supposed to see it as I'm a consultant/contractor and not an employee). The huge mistake he has done in the budget WILL affect the whole team including me.
How do I go about telling him his mistake?
communication employer-relations manager
asked Jan 3 '14 at 15:09
GoodHeartedOne
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How do you know it's a mistake?
– Michael
Jan 3 '14 at 15:12
He calculated the hourly rates for 37.5 hours per month per person ending up with a ~200k budget instead of ~800k budget.
– GoodHeartedOne
Jan 3 '14 at 15:16
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Something that obvious will get fixed. When he passes that to the bean counters, they're going to tell him to check his math.
– Meredith Poor
Jan 3 '14 at 22:55
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I can't imagine making such a math blunder and not appreciating someone bringing it to my attention before sending it off to my boss or making a bad business decision because of it.
– user8365
Jan 6 '14 at 3:09
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@MeredithPoor: I'm a little uncomfortable the idea that "Something that obvious will get fixed." In some contexts, it can be too easy for everyone to assume that someone else will catch an error.
– Keith Thompson
Jan 6 '14 at 19:46
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I have a very good relationship with my manager but he is clumsy and takes details for granted. Today he sent me a spreadsheet and - by accident - he sent the budgeting allocations for 2014 in it (I was not supposed to see it as I'm a consultant/contractor and not an employee). The huge mistake he has done in the budget WILL affect the whole team including me.
How do I go about telling him his mistake?
communication employer-relations manager
asked Jan 3 '14 at 15:09
GoodHeartedOne
896
I have a very good relationship with my manager but he is clumsy and takes details for granted. Today he sent me a spreadsheet and - by accident - he sent the budgeting allocations for 2014 in it (I was not supposed to see it as I'm a consultant/contractor and not an employee). The huge mistake he has done in the budget WILL affect the whole team including me.
How do I go about telling him his mistake?
communication employer-relations manager
asked Jan 3 '14 at 15:09
GoodHeartedOne
896
asked Jan 3 '14 at 15:09
GoodHeartedOne
896
asked Jan 3 '14 at 15:09
GoodHeartedOne
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asked Jan 3 '14 at 15:09
GoodHeartedOne
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How do you know it's a mistake?
– Michael
Jan 3 '14 at 15:12
He calculated the hourly rates for 37.5 hours per month per person ending up with a ~200k budget instead of ~800k budget.
– GoodHeartedOne
Jan 3 '14 at 15:16
2
Something that obvious will get fixed. When he passes that to the bean counters, they're going to tell him to check his math.
– Meredith Poor
Jan 3 '14 at 22:55
1
I can't imagine making such a math blunder and not appreciating someone bringing it to my attention before sending it off to my boss or making a bad business decision because of it.
– user8365
Jan 6 '14 at 3:09
4
@MeredithPoor: I'm a little uncomfortable the idea that "Something that obvious will get fixed." In some contexts, it can be too easy for everyone to assume that someone else will catch an error.
– Keith Thompson
Jan 6 '14 at 19:46
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How do you know it's a mistake?
– Michael
Jan 3 '14 at 15:12
He calculated the hourly rates for 37.5 hours per month per person ending up with a ~200k budget instead of ~800k budget.
– GoodHeartedOne
Jan 3 '14 at 15:16
2
Something that obvious will get fixed. When he passes that to the bean counters, they're going to tell him to check his math.
– Meredith Poor
Jan 3 '14 at 22:55
1
I can't imagine making such a math blunder and not appreciating someone bringing it to my attention before sending it off to my boss or making a bad business decision because of it.
– user8365
Jan 6 '14 at 3:09
4
@MeredithPoor: I'm a little uncomfortable the idea that "Something that obvious will get fixed." In some contexts, it can be too easy for everyone to assume that someone else will catch an error.
– Keith Thompson
Jan 6 '14 at 19:46
How do you know it's a mistake?
– Michael
Jan 3 '14 at 15:12
How do you know it's a mistake?
– Michael
Jan 3 '14 at 15:12
He calculated the hourly rates for 37.5 hours per month per person ending up with a ~200k budget instead of ~800k budget.
– GoodHeartedOne
Jan 3 '14 at 15:16
He calculated the hourly rates for 37.5 hours per month per person ending up with a ~200k budget instead of ~800k budget.
– GoodHeartedOne
Jan 3 '14 at 15:16
2
2
Something that obvious will get fixed. When he passes that to the bean counters, they're going to tell him to check his math.
– Meredith Poor
Jan 3 '14 at 22:55
Something that obvious will get fixed. When he passes that to the bean counters, they're going to tell him to check his math.
– Meredith Poor
Jan 3 '14 at 22:55
1
1
I can't imagine making such a math blunder and not appreciating someone bringing it to my attention before sending it off to my boss or making a bad business decision because of it.
– user8365
Jan 6 '14 at 3:09
I can't imagine making such a math blunder and not appreciating someone bringing it to my attention before sending it off to my boss or making a bad business decision because of it.
– user8365
Jan 6 '14 at 3:09
4
4
@MeredithPoor: I'm a little uncomfortable the idea that "Something that obvious will get fixed." In some contexts, it can be too easy for everyone to assume that someone else will catch an error.
– Keith Thompson
Jan 6 '14 at 19:46
@MeredithPoor: I'm a little uncomfortable the idea that "Something that obvious will get fixed." In some contexts, it can be too easy for everyone to assume that someone else will catch an error.
– Keith Thompson
Jan 6 '14 at 19:46
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I would sit down with him in person (alone) and present the matter in the form of a question along the lines of " Hey "X", I got a copy of the budget emailed to me. Did you want me to do something with it?" That way you are being a "good" contractor by confirming that you are checking to see if he really DID want you to see it.
If he asks if you looked at, admit that you have and then point out the error. If he doesn't, then simply don't point it out. Obviously, his work will be checked by others, so the error(s) will be caught when it is. As a contractor, and not an employee, you have no involvement in the budget; nor should you want any.
answered Jan 3 '14 at 16:13
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How do I go about telling him his mistake?
If your relationship is good enough, it's simple.
You simply say "Hey, boss. You made two whopping mistakes today. First, you sent me your budget for 2014. But more important, [include the details that you think are problematic here]. Just wanted to let you know."
If you aren't sure your relationship is good enough, then just ignore it. Respond only if your boss realizes his mistake and asks you about the details in the spreadsheet. Technically, you probably shouldn't have read the details once you realized the spreadsheet wasn't supposed to be delivered to you.
Budgets are usually closely checked along the way, so mistakes like these will likely be caught by someone else. He might be embarrassed by those mistakes, but they aren't likely fatal.
answered Jan 3 '14 at 15:16
Joe Strazzere
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I think this is great advice - stopping your boss finding out about the mistake in front of his boss is also good for your boss - he should appreciate it
– Michael
Jan 3 '14 at 15:18
As @JoeStrazzere said, i would be very careful with that. "Only you can prevent corporate espionage."
– Hugo Rocha
Jan 3 '14 at 15:20
It is actually our case! it is VERY bad as I work for a large bank. but I don't want my manager to get embarrassed. I was thinking about NOT sending anything in email and telling him in person but he is on vacation today.
– GoodHeartedOne
Jan 3 '14 at 15:22
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If confidentiality is a problem perhaps you should remove your comment to your question? You might be giving out too much information.
– ThatOneGuy
Jan 3 '14 at 20:55
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In the corporate world, especially as you indicated with a political environment, "No good deed goes unpunished." That's especially true for good deeds that were unasked for. Relationships are more important than "helping when not asked to help." And relationships are based more on soft skills and regular "feel good" interactions and talking instead of "helping someone with a business matter".
You did work on something without being asked to do it, which - based on context - itself could be going out on a limb.
First let your manager know you got the email, and ask if he wanted you to look at it. If it could be a problem with him even sending it to you, then ask in person, very casually and quickly and privately.
If he says yes then go back to your desk and give it a reasonable but quick amount of time before you come back to him with your "discovery". Send it back in email with a caveat "I'm not sure if this is an issue but I noticed...is that what was intended?"
Focus more on dependability and productivity in regards to what your manager asks you to do instead of "being the teacher's pet helper." I don't know if that's where you are coming from or not, but sometimes the desire to "help when not asked" can be based on a lack of social/political awareness and wanting to "score points" with your boss, which in my experience can indicate a narrow view of relationship building.
answered Jan 3 '14 at 23:46
CoolHandLouis
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Simple, save yourself and manager, it was sent to you so take the assumption that he intended to send and check the numbers and give him the feedback asking if he wants you to revise. Do it over email so that it is documented in order to avoid any accusations.
answered Jan 5 '14 at 5:58
Traci
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You might also want to save his/her ego and phrase feedback "I believe you were given wrong calculation as total is incorrect based on the hours mentioned". And one more thing, if the budget contains any pay information or personal employee information do not bother responding to the email and let it be.....
– Traci
Jan 5 '14 at 6:00
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4 Answers
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4 Answers
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I would sit down with him in person (alone) and present the matter in the form of a question along the lines of " Hey "X", I got a copy of the budget emailed to me. Did you want me to do something with it?" That way you are being a "good" contractor by confirming that you are checking to see if he really DID want you to see it.
If he asks if you looked at, admit that you have and then point out the error. If he doesn't, then simply don't point it out. Obviously, his work will be checked by others, so the error(s) will be caught when it is. As a contractor, and not an employee, you have no involvement in the budget; nor should you want any.
answered Jan 3 '14 at 16:13
Mistah Mix
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I would sit down with him in person (alone) and present the matter in the form of a question along the lines of " Hey "X", I got a copy of the budget emailed to me. Did you want me to do something with it?" That way you are being a "good" contractor by confirming that you are checking to see if he really DID want you to see it.
If he asks if you looked at, admit that you have and then point out the error. If he doesn't, then simply don't point it out. Obviously, his work will be checked by others, so the error(s) will be caught when it is. As a contractor, and not an employee, you have no involvement in the budget; nor should you want any.
answered Jan 3 '14 at 16:13
Mistah Mix
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up vote
21
down vote
accepted
up vote
21
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I would sit down with him in person (alone) and present the matter in the form of a question along the lines of " Hey "X", I got a copy of the budget emailed to me. Did you want me to do something with it?" That way you are being a "good" contractor by confirming that you are checking to see if he really DID want you to see it.
If he asks if you looked at, admit that you have and then point out the error. If he doesn't, then simply don't point it out. Obviously, his work will be checked by others, so the error(s) will be caught when it is. As a contractor, and not an employee, you have no involvement in the budget; nor should you want any.
answered Jan 3 '14 at 16:13
Mistah Mix
1,412512
I would sit down with him in person (alone) and present the matter in the form of a question along the lines of " Hey "X", I got a copy of the budget emailed to me. Did you want me to do something with it?" That way you are being a "good" contractor by confirming that you are checking to see if he really DID want you to see it.
If he asks if you looked at, admit that you have and then point out the error. If he doesn't, then simply don't point it out. Obviously, his work will be checked by others, so the error(s) will be caught when it is. As a contractor, and not an employee, you have no involvement in the budget; nor should you want any.
answered Jan 3 '14 at 16:13
Mistah Mix
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answered Jan 3 '14 at 16:13
Mistah Mix
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answered Jan 3 '14 at 16:13
Mistah Mix
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answered Jan 3 '14 at 16:13
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How do I go about telling him his mistake?
If your relationship is good enough, it's simple.
You simply say "Hey, boss. You made two whopping mistakes today. First, you sent me your budget for 2014. But more important, [include the details that you think are problematic here]. Just wanted to let you know."
If you aren't sure your relationship is good enough, then just ignore it. Respond only if your boss realizes his mistake and asks you about the details in the spreadsheet. Technically, you probably shouldn't have read the details once you realized the spreadsheet wasn't supposed to be delivered to you.
Budgets are usually closely checked along the way, so mistakes like these will likely be caught by someone else. He might be embarrassed by those mistakes, but they aren't likely fatal.
answered Jan 3 '14 at 15:16
Joe Strazzere
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I think this is great advice - stopping your boss finding out about the mistake in front of his boss is also good for your boss - he should appreciate it
– Michael
Jan 3 '14 at 15:18
As @JoeStrazzere said, i would be very careful with that. "Only you can prevent corporate espionage."
– Hugo Rocha
Jan 3 '14 at 15:20
It is actually our case! it is VERY bad as I work for a large bank. but I don't want my manager to get embarrassed. I was thinking about NOT sending anything in email and telling him in person but he is on vacation today.
– GoodHeartedOne
Jan 3 '14 at 15:22
1
If confidentiality is a problem perhaps you should remove your comment to your question? You might be giving out too much information.
– ThatOneGuy
Jan 3 '14 at 20:55
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up vote
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How do I go about telling him his mistake?
If your relationship is good enough, it's simple.
You simply say "Hey, boss. You made two whopping mistakes today. First, you sent me your budget for 2014. But more important, [include the details that you think are problematic here]. Just wanted to let you know."
If you aren't sure your relationship is good enough, then just ignore it. Respond only if your boss realizes his mistake and asks you about the details in the spreadsheet. Technically, you probably shouldn't have read the details once you realized the spreadsheet wasn't supposed to be delivered to you.
Budgets are usually closely checked along the way, so mistakes like these will likely be caught by someone else. He might be embarrassed by those mistakes, but they aren't likely fatal.
answered Jan 3 '14 at 15:16
Joe Strazzere
224k107661930
2
I think this is great advice - stopping your boss finding out about the mistake in front of his boss is also good for your boss - he should appreciate it
– Michael
Jan 3 '14 at 15:18
As @JoeStrazzere said, i would be very careful with that. "Only you can prevent corporate espionage."
– Hugo Rocha
Jan 3 '14 at 15:20
It is actually our case! it is VERY bad as I work for a large bank. but I don't want my manager to get embarrassed. I was thinking about NOT sending anything in email and telling him in person but he is on vacation today.
– GoodHeartedOne
Jan 3 '14 at 15:22
1
If confidentiality is a problem perhaps you should remove your comment to your question? You might be giving out too much information.
– ThatOneGuy
Jan 3 '14 at 20:55
add a comment |Â
up vote
12
down vote
up vote
12
down vote
How do I go about telling him his mistake?
If your relationship is good enough, it's simple.
You simply say "Hey, boss. You made two whopping mistakes today. First, you sent me your budget for 2014. But more important, [include the details that you think are problematic here]. Just wanted to let you know."
If you aren't sure your relationship is good enough, then just ignore it. Respond only if your boss realizes his mistake and asks you about the details in the spreadsheet. Technically, you probably shouldn't have read the details once you realized the spreadsheet wasn't supposed to be delivered to you.
Budgets are usually closely checked along the way, so mistakes like these will likely be caught by someone else. He might be embarrassed by those mistakes, but they aren't likely fatal.
answered Jan 3 '14 at 15:16
Joe Strazzere
224k107661930
How do I go about telling him his mistake?
If your relationship is good enough, it's simple.
You simply say "Hey, boss. You made two whopping mistakes today. First, you sent me your budget for 2014. But more important, [include the details that you think are problematic here]. Just wanted to let you know."
If you aren't sure your relationship is good enough, then just ignore it. Respond only if your boss realizes his mistake and asks you about the details in the spreadsheet. Technically, you probably shouldn't have read the details once you realized the spreadsheet wasn't supposed to be delivered to you.
Budgets are usually closely checked along the way, so mistakes like these will likely be caught by someone else. He might be embarrassed by those mistakes, but they aren't likely fatal.
answered Jan 3 '14 at 15:16
Joe Strazzere
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edited Jan 3 '14 at 15:29
answered Jan 3 '14 at 15:16
Joe Strazzere
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answered Jan 3 '14 at 15:16
Joe Strazzere
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answered Jan 3 '14 at 15:16
Joe Strazzere
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I think this is great advice - stopping your boss finding out about the mistake in front of his boss is also good for your boss - he should appreciate it
– Michael
Jan 3 '14 at 15:18
As @JoeStrazzere said, i would be very careful with that. "Only you can prevent corporate espionage."
– Hugo Rocha
Jan 3 '14 at 15:20
It is actually our case! it is VERY bad as I work for a large bank. but I don't want my manager to get embarrassed. I was thinking about NOT sending anything in email and telling him in person but he is on vacation today.
– GoodHeartedOne
Jan 3 '14 at 15:22
1
If confidentiality is a problem perhaps you should remove your comment to your question? You might be giving out too much information.
– ThatOneGuy
Jan 3 '14 at 20:55
add a comment |Â
2
I think this is great advice - stopping your boss finding out about the mistake in front of his boss is also good for your boss - he should appreciate it
– Michael
Jan 3 '14 at 15:18
As @JoeStrazzere said, i would be very careful with that. "Only you can prevent corporate espionage."
– Hugo Rocha
Jan 3 '14 at 15:20
It is actually our case! it is VERY bad as I work for a large bank. but I don't want my manager to get embarrassed. I was thinking about NOT sending anything in email and telling him in person but he is on vacation today.
– GoodHeartedOne
Jan 3 '14 at 15:22
1
If confidentiality is a problem perhaps you should remove your comment to your question? You might be giving out too much information.
– ThatOneGuy
Jan 3 '14 at 20:55
2
2
I think this is great advice - stopping your boss finding out about the mistake in front of his boss is also good for your boss - he should appreciate it
– Michael
Jan 3 '14 at 15:18
I think this is great advice - stopping your boss finding out about the mistake in front of his boss is also good for your boss - he should appreciate it
– Michael
Jan 3 '14 at 15:18
As @JoeStrazzere said, i would be very careful with that. "Only you can prevent corporate espionage."
– Hugo Rocha
Jan 3 '14 at 15:20
As @JoeStrazzere said, i would be very careful with that. "Only you can prevent corporate espionage."
– Hugo Rocha
Jan 3 '14 at 15:20
It is actually our case! it is VERY bad as I work for a large bank. but I don't want my manager to get embarrassed. I was thinking about NOT sending anything in email and telling him in person but he is on vacation today.
– GoodHeartedOne
Jan 3 '14 at 15:22
It is actually our case! it is VERY bad as I work for a large bank. but I don't want my manager to get embarrassed. I was thinking about NOT sending anything in email and telling him in person but he is on vacation today.
– GoodHeartedOne
Jan 3 '14 at 15:22
1
1
If confidentiality is a problem perhaps you should remove your comment to your question? You might be giving out too much information.
– ThatOneGuy
Jan 3 '14 at 20:55
If confidentiality is a problem perhaps you should remove your comment to your question? You might be giving out too much information.
– ThatOneGuy
Jan 3 '14 at 20:55
add a comment |Â
up vote
2
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In the corporate world, especially as you indicated with a political environment, "No good deed goes unpunished." That's especially true for good deeds that were unasked for. Relationships are more important than "helping when not asked to help." And relationships are based more on soft skills and regular "feel good" interactions and talking instead of "helping someone with a business matter".
You did work on something without being asked to do it, which - based on context - itself could be going out on a limb.
First let your manager know you got the email, and ask if he wanted you to look at it. If it could be a problem with him even sending it to you, then ask in person, very casually and quickly and privately.
If he says yes then go back to your desk and give it a reasonable but quick amount of time before you come back to him with your "discovery". Send it back in email with a caveat "I'm not sure if this is an issue but I noticed...is that what was intended?"
Focus more on dependability and productivity in regards to what your manager asks you to do instead of "being the teacher's pet helper." I don't know if that's where you are coming from or not, but sometimes the desire to "help when not asked" can be based on a lack of social/political awareness and wanting to "score points" with your boss, which in my experience can indicate a narrow view of relationship building.
answered Jan 3 '14 at 23:46
CoolHandLouis
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In the corporate world, especially as you indicated with a political environment, "No good deed goes unpunished." That's especially true for good deeds that were unasked for. Relationships are more important than "helping when not asked to help." And relationships are based more on soft skills and regular "feel good" interactions and talking instead of "helping someone with a business matter".
You did work on something without being asked to do it, which - based on context - itself could be going out on a limb.
First let your manager know you got the email, and ask if he wanted you to look at it. If it could be a problem with him even sending it to you, then ask in person, very casually and quickly and privately.
If he says yes then go back to your desk and give it a reasonable but quick amount of time before you come back to him with your "discovery". Send it back in email with a caveat "I'm not sure if this is an issue but I noticed...is that what was intended?"
Focus more on dependability and productivity in regards to what your manager asks you to do instead of "being the teacher's pet helper." I don't know if that's where you are coming from or not, but sometimes the desire to "help when not asked" can be based on a lack of social/political awareness and wanting to "score points" with your boss, which in my experience can indicate a narrow view of relationship building.
answered Jan 3 '14 at 23:46
CoolHandLouis
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up vote
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In the corporate world, especially as you indicated with a political environment, "No good deed goes unpunished." That's especially true for good deeds that were unasked for. Relationships are more important than "helping when not asked to help." And relationships are based more on soft skills and regular "feel good" interactions and talking instead of "helping someone with a business matter".
You did work on something without being asked to do it, which - based on context - itself could be going out on a limb.
First let your manager know you got the email, and ask if he wanted you to look at it. If it could be a problem with him even sending it to you, then ask in person, very casually and quickly and privately.
If he says yes then go back to your desk and give it a reasonable but quick amount of time before you come back to him with your "discovery". Send it back in email with a caveat "I'm not sure if this is an issue but I noticed...is that what was intended?"
Focus more on dependability and productivity in regards to what your manager asks you to do instead of "being the teacher's pet helper." I don't know if that's where you are coming from or not, but sometimes the desire to "help when not asked" can be based on a lack of social/political awareness and wanting to "score points" with your boss, which in my experience can indicate a narrow view of relationship building.
answered Jan 3 '14 at 23:46
CoolHandLouis
1393
In the corporate world, especially as you indicated with a political environment, "No good deed goes unpunished." That's especially true for good deeds that were unasked for. Relationships are more important than "helping when not asked to help." And relationships are based more on soft skills and regular "feel good" interactions and talking instead of "helping someone with a business matter".
You did work on something without being asked to do it, which - based on context - itself could be going out on a limb.
First let your manager know you got the email, and ask if he wanted you to look at it. If it could be a problem with him even sending it to you, then ask in person, very casually and quickly and privately.
If he says yes then go back to your desk and give it a reasonable but quick amount of time before you come back to him with your "discovery". Send it back in email with a caveat "I'm not sure if this is an issue but I noticed...is that what was intended?"
Focus more on dependability and productivity in regards to what your manager asks you to do instead of "being the teacher's pet helper." I don't know if that's where you are coming from or not, but sometimes the desire to "help when not asked" can be based on a lack of social/political awareness and wanting to "score points" with your boss, which in my experience can indicate a narrow view of relationship building.
answered Jan 3 '14 at 23:46
CoolHandLouis
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Simple, save yourself and manager, it was sent to you so take the assumption that he intended to send and check the numbers and give him the feedback asking if he wants you to revise. Do it over email so that it is documented in order to avoid any accusations.
answered Jan 5 '14 at 5:58
Traci
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You might also want to save his/her ego and phrase feedback "I believe you were given wrong calculation as total is incorrect based on the hours mentioned". And one more thing, if the budget contains any pay information or personal employee information do not bother responding to the email and let it be.....
– Traci
Jan 5 '14 at 6:00
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down vote
Simple, save yourself and manager, it was sent to you so take the assumption that he intended to send and check the numbers and give him the feedback asking if he wants you to revise. Do it over email so that it is documented in order to avoid any accusations.
answered Jan 5 '14 at 5:58
Traci
111
You might also want to save his/her ego and phrase feedback "I believe you were given wrong calculation as total is incorrect based on the hours mentioned". And one more thing, if the budget contains any pay information or personal employee information do not bother responding to the email and let it be.....
– Traci
Jan 5 '14 at 6:00
add a comment |Â
up vote
1
down vote
up vote
1
down vote
Simple, save yourself and manager, it was sent to you so take the assumption that he intended to send and check the numbers and give him the feedback asking if he wants you to revise. Do it over email so that it is documented in order to avoid any accusations.
answered Jan 5 '14 at 5:58
Traci
111
Simple, save yourself and manager, it was sent to you so take the assumption that he intended to send and check the numbers and give him the feedback asking if he wants you to revise. Do it over email so that it is documented in order to avoid any accusations.
answered Jan 5 '14 at 5:58
Traci
111
answered Jan 5 '14 at 5:58
Traci
111
answered Jan 5 '14 at 5:58
Traci
111
answered Jan 5 '14 at 5:58
Traci
111
111
You might also want to save his/her ego and phrase feedback "I believe you were given wrong calculation as total is incorrect based on the hours mentioned". And one more thing, if the budget contains any pay information or personal employee information do not bother responding to the email and let it be.....
– Traci
Jan 5 '14 at 6:00
add a comment |Â
You might also want to save his/her ego and phrase feedback "I believe you were given wrong calculation as total is incorrect based on the hours mentioned". And one more thing, if the budget contains any pay information or personal employee information do not bother responding to the email and let it be.....
– Traci
Jan 5 '14 at 6:00
You might also want to save his/her ego and phrase feedback "I believe you were given wrong calculation as total is incorrect based on the hours mentioned". And one more thing, if the budget contains any pay information or personal employee information do not bother responding to the email and let it be.....
– Traci
Jan 5 '14 at 6:00
You might also want to save his/her ego and phrase feedback "I believe you were given wrong calculation as total is incorrect based on the hours mentioned". And one more thing, if the budget contains any pay information or personal employee information do not bother responding to the email and let it be.....
– Traci
Jan 5 '14 at 6:00
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How do you know it's a mistake?
– Michael
Jan 3 '14 at 15:12
He calculated the hourly rates for 37.5 hours per month per person ending up with a ~200k budget instead of ~800k budget.
– GoodHeartedOne
Jan 3 '14 at 15:16
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Something that obvious will get fixed. When he passes that to the bean counters, they're going to tell him to check his math.
– Meredith Poor
Jan 3 '14 at 22:55
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I can't imagine making such a math blunder and not appreciating someone bringing it to my attention before sending it off to my boss or making a bad business decision because of it.
– user8365
Jan 6 '14 at 3:09
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@MeredithPoor: I'm a little uncomfortable the idea that "Something that obvious will get fixed." In some contexts, it can be too easy for everyone to assume that someone else will catch an error.
– Keith Thompson
Jan 6 '14 at 19:46