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I want to tell my co-workers something, but what if they react badly?

Jonathan Rivett Careers contributor September 12, 2025 — 5.01am Advertisement

I’ve gone through a difficult period in my private life. I have spent a lot of time wondering whether this is something I should tell people at work – my direct managers, but also others I work with regularly.

On the one hand, I think my work, or at least my moods and demeanour, has been affected and will continue to be. I want people to understand that there is a reason for that; I don’t want this to be a secret I keep from people I respect. On the other hand, I hate the idea of being felt sorry for or being tiptoed around. I don’t want this to become an excuse or a reason to be treated d

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