What would you do in this situation? I’m kind of thinking to investigate myself and then tell my manager if I can’t find the number?

[Anonymous]

We have staff contacts at work and I feel that my number might’ve been leaked by a work colleague to either another colleague or to a resident. I work in a residents home. I could investigate myself from checking either on the system for the number or from the staff contacts book. I could even tell my manager but she is quite judgmental; she isn’t horrible, she’s really nice. But, I feel like I could lose my job if I show this to my manager. What are all of your thoughts…I’m not even sure if I should just leave it because this person does know where I work which gets tricky.

[Guy13]

I am vert hesitant to give advice on something that is so closely related to your livelihood especially during this season. Do you think seeking a workplace attorney or an HR agent, outside of work, would be a good idea. Making the wrong move could lead to a very difficult situation. Safety etc of any and all parties is probably a condition for an immediate change. Think about the workplace attorney or something like that...

[Summeroflove]

Definitely do both. I would let your manager know. This is very questionable behavior.

[Aerissa_Jade]

Sounds like a co-worker, block them.

[Aerissa_Jade]

Thought about this some more, the best part about blocking them, their number, their whatsapp is if it is a co-worker who needs to call you, and it won't work, you may find out who it is.

[Asker]

Aww thanks, I’ll just leave it, if they message again then I’ll tell my
Manager.

[Rocambole]

I would not reply at all since the start

[Asker]

Yeah I really wish I didn’t now
Cos he’s asking me more questions

[Asker]

Even after that chat

[Asker]

I replied out of curiosity but now it’s getting bit much now

[Rocambole]

Ignore, he is probably some psycho from where you work. If possible have your boyfriend pick you up if that part was true. No need to get paranoid.

[Asker]

That part wasn’t true which is why I am panicking, I’ll be able to find out who this is if the number is on the system even

[Asker]

Yeah, I’ve not replied anymore

[Rocambole]

If you ignore him, he will probably show in person, just be aware of other males near you, could be a client as well.