I just got this news from an inside source and I am upset to say the least. I bought my S2 about 2 months ago and now I hear that my regonial manager thinks I am stealing money from the company. This is BULLSHIT!!! And I am beyond insulted. I cant believe that they are trying to blame a bad week in business on me and my car! I have damn near three years logged with this company and this is how they repay me! They have no proof, but now they're "watching me". My stomach is sick! Has this happened to anyone else? And if they come at me with this non-sense do I have any legal ground to stand on?

Thanks in advance,

 

Slander comes to mind, perhaps if your source is willing to speak up, a good lawyer can help?

 

You might also consider your inside source. He/she may be jealous and looking to play head games. I'd say that unless you notice a change in how things are at work like all of a sudden you need additional approvals for things I wouldn't worry about it. All companies think you are stealing and they should. The vast majority of theft is from employees. I know this can be a real morale buster but don't let it be. You are being watched and so is everyone else. You always have been. It's normal you just haven't noticed it before.

Beware your friends. Someone once said that if you want a friend in business, get a dog.

 

I would definitely heed Cthree's advice. Personally, I'm not a very trusting soul. Experience has taught me only to trust that people will act in their own perceived best interests.

 

Cthree is spot on here, jealousy is at the root of this 'problem'.
Take no notice and carry on as normal, this sort of reaction is far more common than you think, sadly.

 

GET EVERYTHING IN WRITING OR TAPE. Without this, just move on with life and accept there is at least ONE a**hole at work w/you because words don't mean much anymore when battling with the head-man at work. I had a very similar situation at my previous work and now they are paying for it. Buy a little recording device like a recorder pen or a little cassette recorder or something. When you have something involving you and your boss or a DEFINITIE tie to him through another employee (they recorded it of something, you should consult a lawyer DO NOT TALK TO HIM DIRECTLY. You would lose major points in court for "confronting someone and placing them under duress" if the accused claims they were scared you were going to hurt them for not telling you "what you wanted to hear". (It's wild S**t but it happens, there is a reason people think of these things) Until then, act normally and talk normally. To quote my lawyer:

DO NOT GET YOURSELF INTO A COMPROMISABLE SITUATION. For instance, if you are accused of sexual harassment, DON'T be in the same room as the accuser PERIOD. So don't work late hours unless someone trustworthy is with you so that you won't be accused of stealing or be under heavy suspicion. Best wishes to you.

Holy crap, I spelled everything rite in this post!!!!!!!!

 

Go to the HR department and discuss it with them. They will tell you what to do and what not to do, and at least get your story down on paper on in their heads.

 

Well lets see if the numbers add up. And why he feels this way.

A) you live in Long Island
your rent must be over(assuming you dont own a house) 1k a month
B) If you put down 5k your payments for the S2000 are over 600/month
C) insurance has got to be over 3k ayear
D)your single
E) just to afford to own the car maint., gas, etc. it costs you over 1k a month

So if you add it up between rent, car payment, food for the week, electric, cable bill, phone bill, cell phone, and any other expenses. You would have to make over 65k a year to afford this car. If you are not you are prob stealing(his logic not mine)

 

Depending on what you do-- avoid being alone with money/cash registers and any equipment that could "walk-off". If you have a guard or kind of security you want to casually (upon leaving), say "Hi", etc... so they see you aren't carrying anything (like a monitor, etc.)

If you have borrowed equipment at home,etc... return it.

If they suspect you are stealing you should probably also start looking for a new job as a backup plan. They can find a reason to fire you w/out labeling you the theif.

$.02,
Aaron

 

after i got mine people where i used to work think i was paid too much. i think i got too much negative attention and jealousy, everyone jokes to me "you must be making a lot of money", and i wasn't. it was my wife's gift to me (the big down payment), and no matter how hard i tried i couldn't shake it.