Things That Are Bothering You, Got You All Hibbeldy-Jibbeldy, or just downright pissed, RIGHT NOW!



topcatny said:

He got away with it for a few reasons. He is well connected to upper management all of which is in Europe. His boss also never questioned anything for years. And, my boss is a borderline pathological liar so he would tell lies to management meanwhile telling us that management was well aware of everything he was doing and they all signed off on his plans. I think he finally got caught in two many conflicting lies. I also think his boss received an ass kicking from finance and he had to start looking into things. when he did......SURPRISE!!!
I am pissed at myself that I am involved in this at all. I am normally the most honest, moral person I know. The expense account issues are trivial $ but I am still mad at myself that I am associated with it.
Thanks JayJay. Things have been positive so far. On top of this a key member of my team resigned on Monday, primarily because of my bosses behavior and management style. I have been updating my bosses boss with how we are planning to cover her workload as well as some other issues that I suspected he was unaware of. He has been helpful and is sharing info with me that he hadn't previously. He told me today not to count on one person I had planned on picking up some of the work that we will have to cover. Apparently this guy is deeply involved in the cover up for my boss and he will be fired very shortly. I figured he wouldn't tell me any of that if I wasn't expected to stick around. I'll rest easy when that is finalized though.

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An update for anyone who cares. Today my boss resigned, the company agreed to hold him to his non-compete agreement so he will get paid for the next 6 months. It is a good compromise for everyone. My office no longer has to be concerned about facing any repercussions for telling the truth about what is going on and management that has supported him for years avoids being exposed for letting this **** go on for so long.

I spent the entire day meeting with people in private to fill them in on what is going on and what to be prepared for. Every single person that works in the office either called or scheduled time with me today, I got nothing else done besides 2 interviews that I went on. Now, we all have to be prepared in a week to meet with my bosses boss (who is flying in from Europe with the Head of HR from headquarters) and explain what our job description is and what we do every day, basically defend why we are needed here. I believe I have support from everyone, that I have been the voice of reason for a long time. Now, I need to figure out how to articulate that my main role over the last few months has been trying to keep my boss from spinning out of control, not that I was always successful. Basically, every decision that is in question is something I challenged my boss on at some point and I would have done the exact opposite of his decision

The one realization I came to today is regarding being challenged on my expense report. Our company rules state that the most senior person at the meal should pay the bill and submit the expense. My boss often made me pay when he was there and submit an expense report without him on it so he could approve it. Technically a violation of the rules, but these were always legit business meetings. Well my bosses boss was a part of this on more than one occasion. I was asked to pay the bill when he was present and his boss (a board member) was present more than once, so if he gives me any difficulty regarding this he will be implicated in this just as fast. A small comfort but I feel less guilty now about this.

At this point I am unsure how this will turn out for me. I just have to be prepared with the facts and hope for the best. This has honestly been one of the most ridiculous weeks of work I have ever experienced. The only upside is; I have been so stressed I can't eat so maybe I can drop a few pounds I picked up over the winter.



topcatny said:

An update for anyone who cares. Today my boss resigned, the company agreed to hold him to his non-compete agreement so he will get paid for the next 6 months. It is a good compromise for everyone. My office no longer has to be concerned about facing any repercussions for telling the truth about what is going on and management that has supported him for years avoids being exposed for letting this **** go on for so long.
I spent the entire day meeting with people in private to fill them in on what is going on and what to be prepared for. Every single person that works in the office either called or scheduled time with me today, I got nothing else done besides 2 interviews that I went on. Now, we all have to be prepared in a week to meet with my bosses boss (who is flying in from Europe with the Head of HR from headquarters) and explain what our job description is and what we do every day, basically defend why we are needed here. I believe I have support from everyone, that I have been the voice of reason for a long time. Now, I need to figure out how to articulate that my main role over the last few months has been trying to keep my boss from spinning out of control, not that I was always successful. Basically, every decision that is in question is something I challenged my boss on at some point and I would have done the exact opposite of his decision
The one realization I came to today is regarding being challenged on my expense report. Our company rules state that the most senior person at the meal should pay the bill and submit the expense. My boss often made me pay when he was there and submit an expense report without him on it so he could approve it. Technically a violation of the rules, but these were always legit business meetings. Well my bosses boss was a part of this on more than one occasion. I was asked to pay the bill when he was present and his boss (a board member) was present more than once, so if he gives me any difficulty regarding this he will be implicated in this just as fast. A small comfort but I feel less guilty now about this.
At this point I am unsure how this will turn out for me. I just have to be prepared with the facts and hope for the best. This has honestly been one of the most ridiculous weeks of work I have ever experienced. The only upside is; I have been so stressed I can't eat so maybe I can drop a few pounds I picked up over the winter.

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good luck my friend.



globetrotter said:

good luck my friend.

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Thanks Zach! I do appreciate it.

in stitches said:

she must expect more of you because you are a genius.

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Which would be fine.

If I was one.

Which I'm very much not.



ALSO

Today sucked.

Tomorrow will suck worse.

I hate this week.



topcatny said:

An update for anyone who cares.

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I'm wishing the very best for you, srsly. You're in a tough spot, but at least you have a clear conscious. Hang in there.



topcatny said:

An update for anyone who cares. Today my boss resigned, the company agreed to hold him to his non-compete agreement so he will get paid for the next 6 months. It is a good compromise for everyone. My office no longer has to be concerned about facing any repercussions for telling the truth about what is going on and management that has supported him for years avoids being exposed for letting this **** go on for so long.
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Man, you've been through a hell of a lot over the past few years. I hope this works out for the best for you.



JayJay said:

I'm wishing the very best for you, srsly. You're in a tough spot, but at least you have a clear conscious. Hang in there.

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Thomas said:

Man, you've been through a hell of a lot over the past few years. I hope this works out for the best for you.

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Thanks JayJay and Thomas. The past few years have been unlike anything I ever could have expected and not in a good way. My wife was wondering last night if things will ever get back to normal. I certainly hope so.



topcatny said:

Thanks JayJay and Thomas. The past few years have been unlike anything I ever could have expected and not in a good way. My wife was wondering last night if things will ever get back to normal. I certainly hope so.

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you deserve for things to go your way, I know that it's been tough.

topcatny said:

topcatny said:

He got away with it for a few reasons. He is well connected to upper management all of which is in Europe. His boss also never questioned anything for years. And, my boss is a borderline pathological liar so he would tell lies to management meanwhile telling us that management was well aware of everything he was doing and they all signed off on his plans. I think he finally got caught in two many conflicting lies. I also think his boss received an ass kicking from finance and he had to start looking into things. when he did......SURPRISE!!!
I am pissed at myself that I am involved in this at all. I am normally the most honest, moral person I know. The expense account issues are trivial $ but I am still mad at myself that I am associated with it.
Thanks JayJay. Things have been positive so far. On top of this a key member of my team resigned on Monday, primarily because of my bosses behavior and management style. I have been updating my bosses boss with how we are planning to cover her workload as well as some other issues that I suspected he was unaware of. He has been helpful and is sharing info with me that he hadn't previously. He told me today not to count on one person I had planned on picking up some of the work that we will have to cover. Apparently this guy is deeply involved in the cover up for my boss and he will be fired very shortly. I figured he wouldn't tell me any of that if I wasn't expected to stick around. I'll rest easy when that is finalized though.

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An update for anyone who cares. Today my boss resigned, the company agreed to hold him to his non-compete agreement so he will get paid for the next 6 months. It is a good compromise for everyone. My office no longer has to be concerned about facing any repercussions for telling the truth about what is going on and management that has supported him for years avoids being exposed for letting this **** go on for so long.

I spent the entire day meeting with people in private to fill them in on what is going on and what to be prepared for. Every single person that works in the office either called or scheduled time with me today, I got nothing else done besides 2 interviews that I went on. Now, we all have to be prepared in a week to meet with my bosses boss (who is flying in from Europe with the Head of HR from headquarters) and explain what our job description is and what we do every day, basically defend why we are needed here. I believe I have support from everyone, that I have been the voice of reason for a long time. Now, I need to figure out how to articulate that my main role over the last few months has been trying to keep my boss from spinning out of control, not that I was always successful. Basically, every decision that is in question is something I challenged my boss on at some point and I would have done the exact opposite of his decision

The one realization I came to today is regarding being challenged on my expense report. Our company rules state that the most senior person at the meal should pay the bill and submit the expense. My boss often made me pay when he was there and submit an expense report without him on it so he could approve it. Technically a violation of the rules, but these were always legit business meetings. Well my bosses boss was a part of this on more than one occasion. I was asked to pay the bill when he was present and his boss (a board member) was present more than once, so if he gives me any difficulty regarding this he will be implicated in this just as fast. A small comfort but I feel less guilty now about this.

At this point I am unsure how this will turn out for me. I just have to be prepared with the facts and hope for the best. This has honestly been one of the most ridiculous weeks of work I have ever experienced. The only upside is; I have been so stressed I can't eat so maybe I can drop a few pounds I picked up over the winter.

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dang... hopefully this will turn into an opportunity



L'Incandescent said:

The roll of toilet paper that I threw across the room was almost used up, so it floated through the air like a knuckle ball. It did not give me the satisfaction I was hoping for. (For the sake of context, I should add that I was using it in lieu of Kleenex. I am too cheap to buy Kleenex.)

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globetrotter said:

good luck my friend.

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JayJay said:

I'm wishing the very best for you, srsly. You're in a tough spot, but at least you have a clear conscious. Hang in there.

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Thomas said:

Man, you've been through a hell of a lot over the past few years. I hope this works out for the best for you.

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+1 too all. i really hope you end up alright on this ordeal.

its late already, and i want to watch a movie. what to do...



in stitches said:

its late already, and i want to watch a movie. what to do...

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Have you started the movie, yet? That's what you'll end up doing, right?



JayJay said:

Have you started the movie, yet? That's what you'll end up doing, right?

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lol, nope, i dont even have one yet. might hop over to redbox. and yeah, ill probs start it at like 1AM



in stitches said:

lol, nope, i dont even have one yet. might hop over to redbox. and yeah, ill probs start it at like 1AM

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I thought you had one, didn't realize you'd have to go get one. Enjoy whatever you select. I'll be dreaming.



JayJay said:

I thought you had one, didn't realize you'd have to go get one. Enjoy whatever you select. I'll be dreaming.

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thanks McJayJay, sleep well my man!