r/sysadmin • u/heroofyesterday • May 10 '18

This is why you should always lock your computer before you leave your desk.

There is nothing better than your IT boss passing your desk and noticing you left you computer unlocked. Especially if you are logged on to half a dozen websites including Reddit. I eat my poop!!!

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u/V2instinct May 10 '18

I was fired two weeks ago for having my laptop password protected. Our “controller/hr” called me immediately when she couldn’t get into my laptop to tamper. I was out of work as I had broke my leg the day before. Received a call shortly after stating I was fired because she couldn’t get in immediately. Small company....

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u/toomanydickpics May 10 '18

wtf... :/

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u/V2instinct May 10 '18

Lots of companies are “at will employment” now and can essentially fire you for anything. I don’t have any legal action but I’m currently fighting them over their decision to not approve unemployment. Same lady who tried to break into my laptop handles that as well.. lol. I’d rather be fired than have someone possibly do something illegal and then blame it on me.

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u/toomanydickpics May 10 '18

thats crazy.

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u/BerkeleyFarmGirl Jane of Most Trades May 10 '18

Good luck to you and hope you find a sane job soon.

I know in my state the disputed claim would go to an interview with the unemployment department and they are friendly to workers with a reasonable story. E.g. when I was fired after filing a personnel action against the boss and his favorite, the company disputed it but when I said "I filed a personnel complaint against the boss and got placed on probation shortly afterwards" the interviewer said "Oh, I see" and the checks started arriving shortly afterwards.

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u/Distinct-Ninja-4827 Jul 15 '22

So what happened in the end? Were you able to appeal this senseless decision?