auggybendoggy May 22, 2008 Share auggybendoggy Member May 22, 2008 Guys, I really need you to pray for me. Basically I was caught in a circle of an unethical practice in our bakery. The managers allowed the purchaser to sell to herself (she owns a delivery company). When I caught something that seemed wrong I flagged it to the boss because I felt I needed to say something because I am the receiver. I realized I was responsible for this and if something goes wrong I could be seen in a bad light. Sadly I reported it and I was told everything was ok. Months later (approx 4) I was told she applied to become my boss. I became scared and reported my concerns to the director of the bakery. The next day I reported it to corporate via a system called ethics point. Well next week all H E double hokey sticks is gonna break loose. I fear in the end I could be the one in trouble for a job because management loves this lady (thats why the allowed her to sell to herself despite the fact that it CLEARLY is a conflict of interest). Anyhow my stress level is off the charts and I'm truly worried. So please pray for me guys, Thanks, Auggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDuke May 22, 2008 Share MrDuke Member May 22, 2008 Right is right, wrong is wrong. Don't be ashamed for being honest and ethical. Never compromise your integrity just because the situation gets difficult. The Lord's tests aren't always easy, brother. If anything, you can stand behind the fact that you did what you felt was right (even though it created an uncomfortable situation) in order to protect the company. One of my favorite comments when I'm on the wrong side of a problem is, " I did what I thought was best in order to protect the integrity of the company; my number one priority. If I did something wrong, please help me to understand the flaws in my thought process; to show me that what I thought was wrong was in fact right. I just want to do the best I can do for you without crossing any moral or legal lines. This happened to my Christian brother Luis. He was let go because he wouldn't "play the game". They would not give him an answer when he asked why he was let go. Now here's where his Christian heart shines. He sent out hundreds of resumes and went on countless interviews. When he was asked why he left his previous job, he was HONEST. He said he was let go and didn't know why he was let go. He didn't lie. Needless to say this cost him many, many jobs. Interviewers repeatedly told him not to say that and to make something up. He was tested like never before, even resorting to painting houses for work until he found a job. He ended up at Chrysler earning 6 figures. My point is, stick to your Christian guns. Don't go looking for a fight, but don't compromise your integrity either. Do what you need to do to be able to look at yourself in the mirror. Try to keep your job but if the business is riddled with unethical practices...do you really want to be there? If not, start looking. /.02 Good luck my friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preacher May 22, 2008 Share Preacher Member May 22, 2008 Also remember that regardless of the turnout, God rewards the faithful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shazz May 22, 2008 Share Shazz Member May 22, 2008 Job 27:5 and 2 Timothy 1:7 comes to mind. Plus Romans 8:28 If something does happen at your work place. Try not to worry. It will work out. And who knows, the job you have now might work out for the good. Worry is a enemy. I can see you being concerned. But please don't worry. Stress is no fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoot May 22, 2008 Share shoot Member May 22, 2008 All stressful things pass on. You'll look back months from now and think to yourself... That was an easy thing, why did I worry? I'll pray for you brother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragonfly May 23, 2008 Share dragonfly Member May 23, 2008 For sure, Aug. You did the right thing, and God is proud of you. Who knows, maybe he even bragged to Satan about you like he did for Job... He'll be there for you for sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auggybendoggy May 23, 2008 Author Share auggybendoggy Member May 23, 2008 Guys, your support is so meaningful. I am confident I did the right thing but I due to the main boss telling me that it was authorized by he and the director (which I'm sure it was) I said nothing to corporate. It's wans't until I heard they were going to make her my boss that I blew the whistle. So in some respects I did it for self preservation, so I don't feel so noble. However, I do believe they abused their practices. The practice is that as a bakery (large distribution for a chain of markets kroger, ralphs, food for less, fred meyer, smiths...on and on) we can have emergency deliveries of a machine part or electronic part...PLC card by allen bradley or an inverter or relay or anything. The abuse is clear that when the purchaser is absent on fmla the emergencies drop from approx 20 per period (our max allowance is 13) to about 6 per period. I noticed it after about a year and it felt ugly. Anyhow, I don't feel to good in the sense that when I first learned of it I did not blow the whistle to coroporate. What had happened is I notices I was in circle that I DID NOT WANT TO BE IN. The circle was that she would call me and ask me to requistion her company so she could make a po and make the delivery and then I receive it so accounting will issue the check. So the circle is obvious. She calls, I req, she issue the po, I receive it. I felt if she ripped off the company they could come to me and ask me who gave me authorization to req it and I would have to answer SHE DID. FIRED! So I went to the boss and told him about it. He assured me I was doing the right thing but that it was authorized by the director and him and the manager (the guy under him) so it was not UNETHICAL. I believe it still is unethical. I don't think that if a compnay says this practice is unethical it means that a manager can ok it and now it's not unethical. The practice not only puts the person at risk but others can be hurt (as in my case) as well. So anyways, thanks guys for the prayer. I really need it as it's hard not to be scared of losing the job. I contacted corporate requesting to speak to them directly w/o local management due to fear of retaliation. I hope they respond : ) Auggy GO LAKER! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDuke May 23, 2008 Share MrDuke Member May 23, 2008 If you plan on staying, get your ducks in a row and document everything. Every call, every suggestive action...everything. Make sure you document everything you've done and everyone you've spoken to so that you can state you did everything you could to make it right. If you plan on making some corrective actions... find out who the auditor is. Given this post-Enron environment, no auditor wants to be held accountable for that type of behavior. The key is... you need to be able to say, "No, I didn't call the auditor." In teh pharmacy world, we have a spouse find an aquaintance to make the anonymous call to the Board. If they ask, you can emphatically say you didn't call, you don't know who did call and don't know anything that was said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mohawk May 23, 2008 Share mohawk Member May 23, 2008 (edited) I would tread lightly with this... the opportunity is there for her to commit fraud.. but that doesn't necessarily mean she is... the fact that he higher ups know about it and approve of it could be interpreted both ways.. the could just be circumventing the control because they know the transaction would be approved in the end anyway.. regardless it's a weak control.. it's good that you are bringing it up.. the approach you could take is that you are trying to make the environment as STRONG as possible.. you see this as a weakness and as an opportunity for someone to commit fraud and cost your company money... aug - please reach out to me (PM) if you want to discuss. I work for a big 4 public accounting firm (IT Auditing) and deal alot with segregation of duties and transaction approvals within companies like this.. Edited May 23, 2008 by mohawk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDuke May 23, 2008 Share MrDuke Member May 23, 2008 Ooooh, I didn't know Mohawk was in auditing. <files away for future use> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auggybendoggy June 11, 2008 Author Share auggybendoggy Member June 11, 2008 Guys, I have good news. They did not promote the purchase to be my boss : ) and : ( I show a frown because I did not want to hurt her. On the other hand she is not a nice person and I CERTAINLY did not want her as my boss. My worries were lifted and I am sleeping with a smile again. However, I am saddened it had to happer at all. Thanks for listening and for advice. I really appreciate it as I was about in tears over this whole thing. Auggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shazz June 11, 2008 Share Shazz Member June 11, 2008 I am happy for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragonfly June 11, 2008 Share dragonfly Member June 11, 2008 Awesome man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preacher June 11, 2008 Share Preacher Member June 11, 2008 Sometimes when you put it in God's hands He just works it out. Don't look at it as hurting her so much as a situation resolved. If she had become your boss you would have most likely been set-up to learn some new things like patience or maybe just simply how to deal with morons . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDuke June 11, 2008 Share MrDuke Member June 11, 2008 Your welcome. <tells cousin Vinnie and Tony-'the cleaner'-Stefanacci they can come back home now> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ApoK July 29, 2008 Share Guest ApoK Guests July 29, 2008 Your in my Prayers man, good luck. If she gets caught great but there's always other options man. -- ApoK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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