to willingly take the blame

[lilila]

Something happened at work earlier, due to a price of work not being completed.
I was unable to complete when i was at work (blaming technology!) and contacted a colleague who advised he would do it. However, he didnt, so this came back down to me.
I didn't wish to get anybody else in trouble, so I took the blame, apologised for not writing a note to advise colleagues..in hindsite, I should have made a record ay work rather than just via text. now I'm feeling rubbish..I've basically lied to the company for not being upfront, and it's too late to tell the truth now.
This got me thinking, I have willingly taken the blame for things in the past, whether instead of someone, or on behalf of a group.
I don't know why I'm like this..I hate upsetting people, but this is just weird, right?

I think you were partially at fault here. You delegated the task but failed to confirm it was completed on time.

Stop being too nice and relying on people's word. You should have followed up the verbal request with an email, so that you had it on record that colleague had agreed to do the work.

I know.. it was last thing on Friday when realised i was unable to do it (printer priblems!).. colleague was working the weekend, so thought it was all in hand..lesson learnt though!