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JsT
Posts: 18,268 Skive's The Limit
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Essentially my work have decided to clamp down on 'non related emails' going round the workplace. They've dragged around 20 people in today and are doing a hell of a lot more tommorow, probably me included!
Daft Question but whats the best way to play it? Obviously I'm in the wrong big style, is it best to go in and be honest and plead for forgiveness?
I've never been in this situation before so I haven't got a clue how to play it and what to say?
Daft Question but whats the best way to play it? Obviously I'm in the wrong big style, is it best to go in and be honest and plead for forgiveness?
I've never been in this situation before so I haven't got a clue how to play it and what to say?
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And if you really can't get away with saying you didn't know it wasn't allowed, the 'I know I messed up, I'm really sorry, it will not happen again' line is your best bet.
They probably have proof, so best to be in the shit just for the emails than for the emails and also being a big dirty liar.
So its best to suck up and apologise!
We have to sign an IT agreement before the IT Dept even connect us to the system so there's no claiming we didn't know personal use it against the rules when they catch us!
Cause if you say you didnt realise it was wrong and they bring out some kind of signed work agreement, they could screw you.
Yeah, I'd say so. And hope they appreciate your honesty.
It's not like you've done anything outrageously bad (have you? ) just sent around some jokey emails, so what's the worst that could happen? At least you had the balls to admit it. They know anyway.
It is an 'investigation' at the moment. The final outcome lies with the managing directors!?!!
I've signed an IT Policy so I have confirmed I know the rules.
The only saviour is that if they fire 20 staff they'll be screwed
If everyone else has been doing it, they are hardly gonna sack you all.
Under no circumstances attempt to justify it! It's a trap.
The right answer is: I can't justify it. I broke the rules, and I'm sorry. I won't do it again.
What can they say back to that?
Good luck :cool:
Just go in with your head down and apologise your arse off!
However, they are not gonna sack that many people, and dependant on their responses, you will either get a telling off or a final written.
Hope it went ok....and good luck
i once got a bollocking for email and internet usage at a old job, that was about it, one guy got sacked, but he'd been on porn! what a idiot.
i couldnt work now without my access to the internet, msn and email to my buddies, its what keeps me sane most of the time!!
(posted from my work computer)
Still under investigation to be advised ASAP>
Shitting it.
Sounds about right.
Next you'll get an invite for a disciplinary (24hr notice) and they will let you know there and then which warning (probably) you gonna get...
Good luck.
I've got a nice big 3 A4 pages of 'Transcript of the Invesitgatory". Which includes such gems as:
Manager: "Why did you decide to send the message "Please call Mr Atkinson" on every line for 14 pages?
Me: "Erm, I dont know"
Manager: "It is appropirate to send an email to your team leader saying "Please phone Mr Johnson you bald headed son of a bitch"?"
Me: "No."
The final line is "This is a very serious matter and I am going to adjourne this meeting and consider whether further action is neccessary. You will be informed in due course. Do you have anything further to add?"
Me: "Yes, I am genuinely sorry for what I have done and I am aware it is very unproffesional"
Oops
Management can be absolute cocksuckers though, why they seem to be wasting so much time on shit that really doesn't matter makes no sense to me.
Hope it all works out and stuff.
Dya know what the deal is with other people that have been called into the office? Like, is it all office banter or could they turn round and say that you've been abusing other employees or some such bollocks as well?
That's what would happen where I work (I'm a Human Resources Administrator - I type up those investigation notes and final written warnings!).
Management only give a toss when they want something. There will be one person they want rid of.
Although I agree that they probably want something, and all this hoo-ha is a long winded way of getting it. Sounds like a huge fuss over not that much. Just some slight profanity and run-of-the-mill office banter.
interesting thought