Ask HN: What is the worst bullshit thing you were asked to do at $JOB?

Re:Ask HN: What is the worst bullshit thing you were asked t... by 52-6F-62 on Tuesday July 20, 2021 @02:12PM (#27897178)

I was asked to defend myself against accusations of theft of hundreds of pounds of copper cable.

My immediate supervisor was loading his pickup truck in the morning and carting it down to the scrap yard down the road before anyone got in.

It took one of the truck drivers for the shop arriving early one morning to notice it before upper management even checked the security tapes which showed him loading his pickup for weeks while aiding in rumours that I was responsible. Meanwhile I was poised to be fired and charged.

I didn't own a car, but somehow was making off with piles of industrial 4/0 power lines.

Not a great experience. Would not recommend. I quit, found a better life.

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Re:Ask HN: What is the worst bullshit thing you were asked t... by giantg2 on Tuesday July 20, 2021 @02:32PM (#27897419)

Sounds like the security company/guard was useless in their job.

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Re:Ask HN: What is the worst bullshit thing you were asked t... by 52-6F-62 on Tuesday July 20, 2021 @03:37PM (#27898245)

There was only a night watchman. When they see a familiar face doing something on the grounds, especially one of authority, they don't question it.

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Re:Ask HN: What is the worst bullshit thing you were asked t... by giantg2 on Tuesday July 20, 2021 @04:07PM (#27898602)

Not at the time, but it seems pretty bad to accuse someone else without checking the tapes and, you know, investigating.

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Re:Ask HN: What is the worst bullshit thing you were asked t... by 52-6F-62 on Wednesday July 21, 2021 @12:52AM (#27902463)

I’m with you there, my friend.

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