Jess:For starters, J isn't exactly a friend of mine. I've known him only a few weeks, wouldn't really miss him. Not so with T. Known T for about as long as I've worked there.

Yes, I think this shows that the manager trusts me a lot. I know he likes my attitude, and I think I've proven my trustworthiness enough that he doesn't have to test me - I've kept this kind of information confidential twice now. I know he doesn't care about the friendships in the store though, he'll do what he thinks is best for the store/company.

Telling my friend outright is a little too dangerous. I don't think the manager would have a huge problem with me bringing it up again with him, asking if he was planning on giving them a warning or anything like that.

Ice:We're in agreeance (yeah, I know it isn't a real word) on this one. I know I'm getting used - M needs someone to talk to, and because I work hard and have shown an interest in climbing the foodchain, I get the dubious honor of knowing all this stuff beforehand (though to be honest, I'd rather know and maybe have a chance at influencing something than not and just walk in one day and hear that yet another person is gone). Quitting isn't really an option. I love everything about my job except for this one little detail, and I'm pretty sure I couldn't find another that would give me the same pay, flexibility with school, and enjoyable atmosphere.

Adrian