Advice on a complex situation

[progressive nobody]

Thankfully I am now able to work full time from home but I was told by my supervisor not to say anything because not everyone is able to work from home. Okay I am not going to rock the boat. I do have a co worker who I consider a friend who basically encourage me to take this job. This friend was working from home but lost the privilege being on social media during work hours. That person has to work from the office now. This past week all the days I would be at the office I have gotten text. Where are you? Are you sick? Are you working from home now?

I am looking for a better job but until I find something. I have a job. I like the work I am doing. We are worried if there is another lock down hubby will be laid off.

How do I deal with my friend's questions?

(Sorry errors I am on my tablet which has an autocorrect gremlin)

[TheBlackAdder]

1. A tough one. Perhaps ask your supervisor for advice. Your friend burned his telecommuting bridge.

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You are at that place where if you contradict your supervisor, and your friend blabs, it could jeopardize your telecommuting privileges too. Ask your supervisor how they would handle this, because you will honor their wishes, but also to suppress the news from getting out.

It would be a bit of a jerk for your friend to expect you to give up your remote access because they couldn't be mature with their own work-at-home privileges.

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[progressive nobody]

2. Thanks I was thinking of it but I was worried about my supervisor would think it a petty thing.

I was vague and said I wasn't sick I was dealing with things. So hopefully that doesn't bite me.

[progressive nobody]

5. I have known her for a couple of years. I am such an introvert I don't make friends easily

I think I will email my supervisor tomorrow.

[MissB]

4. Approach it as a matter-of-fact

Next time your coworker asks, just tell them that it’s all good and your boss is aware of your situation but you’d prefer not to discuss it. Then pivot the conversation away.

Don’t approach it with fear or dread. Just treat it as a straightforward thing that you and your boss know about but that your friend/coworker doesn’t need to.

[progressive nobody]

6. Thanks.

[mahina]

7. That's a really good suggestion. Way better. I'm deleting .

Mine