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MTG#10 · 04:39 PM

This guy Ive been working with for the last couple years has been robbing my company blind lately, and does it right in front of me. It started out as just a couple < $10 items here and there, but recently Ive been noticing him taking much higher priced ($20+) things out to his car almost every day. Ive told him before he better stop before he gets caught but he just laughs and says something like "Why are you gonna rat on me?"

This guy isn't a really close friend or anything, but I do open with him every morning and he has been out to my house for cookouts a few times...not for a couple years though.

Its really bothering me, I don't want to be a rat but at the same time this shit is wrong and while I cant stand my current boss I do like the owner and his family. Ive told this guy more than once not to do it in front of me but he doesn't listen.

Should I say something to the owner or live by the rule "snitches get stitches"? He would certainly get fired and he has a wife who cant work and three kids at home so that would bother me as much or more than his stealing. And even if I did say something I don't know how to go about it...I cant do it anonymously because I'm the only one there in the mornings with him so they would know it was from me.

In a tough spot here.

listopencil · 01-27-2014, 05:09 PM

I have not only reported coworker theft that resulted in termination I have terminated employees for theft myself. So...yes.

KCrockaholic · 01-27-2014, 05:10 PM

I'd almost say you should hint towards the owner about making sure the cameras are working properly. But then if something was caught right away it'd look like you knew all along and didn't want to tell him.

I'd be more up front with the employee. Give him one more chance. Let him know the consequences of what he's doing to the company, and if he can't respect that, then tell him you'll have to let the owner decide what to do. Easier said than done, but that goes for a lot of things. Just do it, but don't rat him out until you've given him the opportunity to change his ways. If he won't change after you've called him out, then **** em.

**ShortRoundChief** · 01-27-2014, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by listopencil

I have not only reported coworker theft that resulted in termination I have terminated employees for theft myself. So...yes.

It really is a simple matter. The OP is over thinking it.

Tombstone RJ · 01-27-2014, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by KCrockaholic

I'd almost say you should hint towards the owner about making sure the cameras are working properly. But then if something was caught right away it'd look like you knew all along and didn't want to tell him.

I'd be more up front with the employee. Give him one more chance. Let him know the consequences of what he's doing to the company, and if he can't respect that, then tell him you'll have to let the owner decide what to do. Easier said than done, but that goes for a lot of things. Just do it, but don't rat him out until you've given him the opportunity to change his ways. If he won't change after you've called him out, then **** em.

yep, this is why my suggestion makes more sense.

This company's ownership is lazy anyway. I mean, I've never, ever, ever worked for a company that does not track it's inventory.

The OP's company that he works for, they are lazy. So, you really have to be careful on how you approach this issue.

My suggestions, they make sense.

**Rain Man** · 01-27-2014, 05:14 PM

I don't understand why people are recommending talking to the employee. I figure all that will accomplish is that the employee won't like you and will wait to steal until you're looking the other way. It won't solve the core problem and will create another one.

Just tell the boss quietly. Don't do it anonymously because otherwise you place all employees, including yourself, under suspicion. It's the boss's job to terminate thieving employees and if it's a small business he/she won't mind doing it and will be grateful that you're looking out for the company. If he/she knows what they're doing, they'll set up a small camera, get the proof they need, and confront the employee without ever saying a word that you informed them.

**ShortRoundChief** · 01-27-2014, 05:14 PM

Honestly, due to the length of time it's been going on the easiest solution is to sit down with the honor and talk about it in a way that makes it seem you suspected but had no concrete evidence and then something came about that makes you absolutely certain.

This gives you a reason why you didn't come forth until now and a way to separate yourself from his acts.

MTG#10 · 01-27-2014, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Aspengc8

Almost 20 years working there, and YOUR not in management?

If you're going to go through the trouble of quoting my post at least read it all. Its a small family business, you have to be family to be in any kind of management. The owner does have three hot daughters but they're all already married. I like my job for the most part and they pay me well so I don't care.

Rasputin · 01-27-2014, 05:18 PM

Here is some legal advise for your friend.

**ShortRoundChief** · 01-27-2014, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by digger

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I was going to go with anal porn but hidden video will work too.

MTG#10 · 01-27-2014, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by J Diddy

Honestly, due to the length of time it's been going on the easiest solution is to sit down with the honor and talk about it in a way that makes it seem you suspected but had no concrete evidence and then something came about that makes you absolutely certain.

This gives you a reason why you didn't come forth until now and a way to separate yourself from his acts.

That's a great suggestion. I still think I'm going to go the hint to the owner about cameras in the parking lot route but if he questions me about it after he catches him I'll use this.

**ShortRoundChief** · 01-27-2014, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by MTG#10

That's a great suggestion. I still think I'm going to go the hint to the owner about cameras in the parking lot route but if he questions me about it after he catches him I'll use this.

Did I just really type honor in the place of owner? You might take my advice with a grain of salt. I'm sick and all hopped up on nyquil.

KCrockaholic · 01-27-2014, 05:28 PM

Well if he questions you about knowing all along after the guy is caught just be up front about it with the owner and tell him your feelings about why you didn't want to just say it blatantly.

cosmo20002 · 01-27-2014, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by MTG#10

This guy Ive been working with for the last couple years has been robbing my company blind lately, and does it right in front of me. It started out as just a couple < $10 items here and there, but recently Ive been noticing him taking much higher priced ($20+) things out to his car almost every day. Ive told him before he better stop before he gets caught but he just laughs and says something like "Why are you gonna rat on me?"

Question:

Are you hiring?

Why Not? · 01-27-2014, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Nickel D

That's indeed true.

After HS, it's "rats get bats".

Hahhahahhahaha. Nice

cosmo20002 · 01-27-2014, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by J Diddy

I hate to break it to you but knowledge of it and doing nothing about it makes you his accomplice.

Look at Skyler on Breaking Bad. He's going to end up like Skyler on Breaking Bad.

01-27-2014, 12:15 PM
MTG#10 Mammoth penis Join Date: May 2006 Location: Springfield Casino cash: $7014386	Would you report coworker theft? This guy Ive been working with for the last couple years has been robbing my company blind lately, and does it right in front of me. It started out as just a couple < $10 items here and there, but recently Ive been noticing him taking much higher priced ($20+) things out to his car almost every day. Ive told him before he better stop before he gets caught but he just laughs and says something like "Why are you gonna rat on me?" This guy isn't a really close friend or anything, but I do open with him every morning and he has been out to my house for cookouts a few times...not for a couple years though. Its really bothering me, I don't want to be a rat but at the same time this shit is wrong and while I cant stand my current boss I do like the owner and his family. Ive told this guy more than once not to do it in front of me but he doesn't listen. Should I say something to the owner or live by the rule "snitches get stitches"? He would certainly get fired and he has a wife who cant work and three kids at home so that would bother me as much or more than his stealing. And even if I did say something I don't know how to go about it...I cant do it anonymously because I'm the only one there in the mornings with him so they would know it was from me. In a tough spot here. Last edited by MTG#10; 01-27-2014 at 04:39 PM..
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KCrockaholic Sarcasm Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Olathe Casino cash: $3362900	I'd almost say you should hint towards the owner about making sure the cameras are working properly. But then if something was caught right away it'd look like you knew all along and didn't want to tell him. I'd be more up front with the employee. Give him one more chance. Let him know the consequences of what he's doing to the company, and if he can't respect that, then tell him you'll have to let the owner decide what to do. Easier said than done, but that goes for a lot of things. Just do it, but don't rat him out until you've given him the opportunity to change his ways. If he won't change after you've called him out, then **** em.
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Rain Man Seize life. Be an ermine. Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: My house Casino cash: $-612449 VARSITY	I don't understand why people are recommending talking to the employee. I figure all that will accomplish is that the employee won't like you and will wait to steal until you're looking the other way. It won't solve the core problem and will create another one. Just tell the boss quietly. Don't do it anonymously because otherwise you place all employees, including yourself, under suspicion. It's the boss's job to terminate thieving employees and if it's a small business he/she won't mind doing it and will be grateful that you're looking out for the company. If he/she knows what they're doing, they'll set up a small camera, get the proof they need, and confront the employee without ever saying a word that you informed them. __________________ Active fan of the greatest team in NFL history.
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ShortRoundChief Embrace the love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Joplin Casino cash: $4107192	Honestly, due to the length of time it's been going on the easiest solution is to sit down with the honor and talk about it in a way that makes it seem you suspected but had no concrete evidence and then something came about that makes you absolutely certain. This gives you a reason why you didn't come forth until now and a way to separate yourself from his acts.
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KCrockaholic Sarcasm Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Olathe Casino cash: $3362900	Well if he questions you about knowing all along after the guy is caught just be up front about it with the owner and tell him your feelings about why you didn't want to just say it blatantly.
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