Would you do something your boss would potentially disapprove of?

[Weaselsandfrogspawn]

Really get on with my boss, I have built up a lot of trust with her over the years. The company I work for interlink with another company and I have become relatively friendly with the person we deal with there. He has asked me to let him know something about my boss when I find out some info. My heart says I don’t want to as I wouldn’t want to cause problems for myself but equally it is something inconsequential (I think but boss may disagree)so perhaps I’m just being a goodie gumdrops. Any advice?

I would stay out of this and tell him he needs to find out via other means. If you think your boss might disagree about the nature of the information, then she probably will. This sounds like something that could end badly for you.

Nope, don't get involved. If it's something he can't ask directly, then it's not for you to tell him.

If it's so inconsequential that it's information she'd be happy to share, he could ask her directly, couldn't he?

No,never. I'd hate to lose my boss's trust and respect,both which mean a lot to me.

Stay loyal to the person who pays your wages. This Is a no brainer tbh, if your boss would be upset with you giving the information away then just don't.

It’s fairly unanimous then, you have all confirmed my thoughts. Could be awkward as he has texted to ask and then texted again! Time to be assertive then.

Ask your boss to let him know about X as he's asked you about it and you weren't comfortable sharing the info yourself. She can decide whether to do so and you can let the other guy know you've asked her to let him know.

Just send a jokey one back saying " I could tell you but I'd have to kill you" or something. If he's actually a friend he'll back off.

I'd be inclined to back off from this person you have become "friends" with, sounds like they could be using that friendliness to gain some sort of advantage.... be careful!!