My work involves doing a lot of work for other people's projects. The nature of the work often means a simple mistake will result in days or weeks of work being

My work involves doing a lot of work for other people's projects. The nature of the work often means a simple mistake will result in days or weeks of work being lost. This article reflects the difference in how some people have treated me when I have told them I have made a mistake. When I make a mistake now, those who treated me nicely I will tell without hesitation. But when they have been less than nice to me about past failures, I will consider not telling them I made a mistake.