Hello, thank you in advance for any input you can provide.
Background: I recently (approx 3 months ago) received an expanded responsibility role at my company. Upon receiving this role, I realized that there was an error that will cost the company money. This error has yet to be realized. The error is not my fault, it was the result a co-worker I now share responsibility with. My co-worker and I share the same boss. He is responsible for our performance. I have alluded to this problem to my immediate boss 2-3 times over the past 3 months. He is aware of the issue and either does not agree that it is an error or does not choose to recognize the error at this time. Eventually this error will be discovered and the company will realize a large loss. The only hope for my boss and co-worker is that they are able to make money in other avenues to offset or cover up the loss they are delaying.
When higher management finds out, I am in jeopardy of getting fired because I knew of the error and did not report it.
I believe I have two options:
1. Go to my immediate boss and demand the error is recognized.
In this situation, my boss could potentially avoid being fired if he is able to navigate the internal politics correctly. My co-worker, who originally caused the error, is likely to be fired immediately.
On the other hand, my boss could be fired for delaying the loss and I could be held culpable as well for not acting on my knowledge for the past 3 months.
In this scenario, 1-3 people could be fired (including myself).
2. Go to my boss's superiors and inform them of the error.
In this scenario, I believe I am less likely to be fired. I can inform them that I told my boss of the error and have been waiting for 3 months for it to be fixed. My boss and co-worker on the other hand, will almost certainly be fired immediately.
In this scenario, I believe 2 people are likely to be fired immediately. I will hopefully avoid getting in trouble.
My question- which option would you choose? I feel like my family is more likely to be protected in option 2 (meaning I am more likely to stay employed) but I feel like option 1 gives my boss the chance to avoid being fired. I believe loving God and loving our neighbor are two important (if not the most important) principals taught by Jesus. If I choose option 2, then I find it hard to argue I am "loving my neighbor" as my boss will certainly be fired.
Thank you.
Background: I recently (approx 3 months ago) received an expanded responsibility role at my company. Upon receiving this role, I realized that there was an error that will cost the company money. This error has yet to be realized. The error is not my fault, it was the result a co-worker I now share responsibility with. My co-worker and I share the same boss. He is responsible for our performance. I have alluded to this problem to my immediate boss 2-3 times over the past 3 months. He is aware of the issue and either does not agree that it is an error or does not choose to recognize the error at this time. Eventually this error will be discovered and the company will realize a large loss. The only hope for my boss and co-worker is that they are able to make money in other avenues to offset or cover up the loss they are delaying.
When higher management finds out, I am in jeopardy of getting fired because I knew of the error and did not report it.
I believe I have two options:
1. Go to my immediate boss and demand the error is recognized.
In this situation, my boss could potentially avoid being fired if he is able to navigate the internal politics correctly. My co-worker, who originally caused the error, is likely to be fired immediately.
On the other hand, my boss could be fired for delaying the loss and I could be held culpable as well for not acting on my knowledge for the past 3 months.
In this scenario, 1-3 people could be fired (including myself).
2. Go to my boss's superiors and inform them of the error.
In this scenario, I believe I am less likely to be fired. I can inform them that I told my boss of the error and have been waiting for 3 months for it to be fixed. My boss and co-worker on the other hand, will almost certainly be fired immediately.
In this scenario, I believe 2 people are likely to be fired immediately. I will hopefully avoid getting in trouble.
My question- which option would you choose? I feel like my family is more likely to be protected in option 2 (meaning I am more likely to stay employed) but I feel like option 1 gives my boss the chance to avoid being fired. I believe loving God and loving our neighbor are two important (if not the most important) principals taught by Jesus. If I choose option 2, then I find it hard to argue I am "loving my neighbor" as my boss will certainly be fired.
Thank you.
