Stealing at work

[tigger398]

There are only about six of at work. Except for money everyone seems to be stealing, and you can't say anything to the boss cause they do it to. What can you do. Do you do nothing. 

[ayin jade]

If you have proof of this, you could pass the word along to those above your boss. But it could backfire too and blame placed on you instead. 

[kwikphilly]

Blessings Tigger...........

      Oh gee,that is an awful feeling to be in the middle of such a sad situation......I am so sorry you have to be in that whole mix,I truly mean it

     So by 'the boss" I assume you mean a  manager or someone that is in charge of the 6 employees?It is very hard to give an opinion or any kind of advice without a little more information,I would not want to see you lose your job when perhaps the best thing to do is trust God to sort it out..... Is this a corporation,with upper mgmt or a corporate office(outside of your store)? Is this a privately owned business,I think you are probably getting my drift & where I am going with this?

        For me,I think I may report theft to someone that could be trusted(& with asking Gods direction) because it is just so wrong & they obviously have no regard or respect for the one who signs their paychecks,,,,,,,only if I were an eye witness and then the others clearly have no respect or consideration for me either...............you have to keep in mind,they are putting your job at risk,,,,,because when the numbers do not add up & the culprit /culprits are not known sometimes the boss will "clean house"and bring in a whole new crew

                                                                                                                                                            With love-in Christ,Kwik

[other one]

I don't know where you work, and how many people there are above your boss......    it's unfortunate, but if you do report it there is a better than average chance that you will loose your job rather than any of the others.   You would have to weigh the cost of not working.

 

If there is someone above your boss that you would trust with your job, then it might  be worth challenging it....    If I could find another Job, I'd take it and let them know when I left that the thefts were going on and just didn't want to work amongst thieves.

[Fez]

I would need more information before answering, much like the previous poster have asked for.

[OneLight]

If you do decide to report this, write it out in word, print two copies and send one to yourself through snail mail, but do not open it when it arrives.  Hand the other to your bosses boss.  There is such a thing as whistle blowers protection.  If they fire you for reporting theft, you have your unopened mail to prove your intent.

 

https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/112/s743

[namegoeshere]

That's a lousy situation to be in. I'm with kwikphilly though, we really need a little more information to go on.

But what I can tell you is this: the job market is bad right now. I've been unemployed for almost six months, and I've got a decent set of skills and work history/experience. So I wouldn't recommend you do anything that puts your job at risk. And it's always easier to get a job when you already have one, so I'd start searching for one now. Then report everyone on your way out the door. You never know, if this is the reason you're quitting, they may offer you a raise to stay and remove the thieves. Doubtful, but at least you won't be without work.

Edited October 6, 2014 by OneLight
Edited to remove questionable wording

[MorningGlory]

Just out of curiosity, Tigger, do you KNOW this is happening or just suspect it?  Do you know what they are stealing?  Since you can't report anyone, if this company is that corrupt, IMO you should find another job.  Dirt tends to rub off and you are better off avoiding that. 

[namegoeshere]

Just out of curiosity, Tigger, do you KNOW this is happening or just suspect it? Do you know what they are stealing? Since you can't report anyone, if this company is that corrupt, IMO you should find another job. Dirt tends to rub off and you are better off avoiding that.

She's got a darn good point there. Surrounding yourself with bad stuff never turns out good. Believe you me.

[Guest Teditis]

Inventory control is a security issue... if management wanted it controlled they would

put vehicles in place to account for their property, since they haven't done so yet it isn't an issue

for an employee to overly concern themselves with.

In the meanwhile, secure your personal belongings according to your concerns.

just a suggestion.