what to do

@mel_87 (856)
February 14, 2007 9:41am CST
At work i had a argument with one of my collegues a couple of weeks ago and we have to do banking and put money in the safe well he was doing the banking i heard the safe draw open and close so i signed it to witness it but he didnt sign for it as i found out and he had left the banking on top of the safe so because i signed it i got a verbal warning for him not putting the money in the safe which i didnt know about, but i have been told to be nice to him as we have to work 2gether alot of people have said he set me up, what would you do in my situation?
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@Laydee83 (275)
• Atlanta, Georgia
14 Feb 07
I have been in situations like this at work and I will say I have learned from it. Personally, I think you are at fault in this matter, When your at work and your responsibility is involving money, you should take the proper proceedures to complete you day. Just because you heard the safe open and close, doesn't me he did his job. Obviously you found that out the next day. If you are to witness this act and sign for it, that is what you should have done. Yoou assumed and it got you in trouble. Take fault of your actions. Don't be mad at him, be mad at your negligence and irresponsible actions in your work policy. Now that this has happen, you can learn from your mistake. Hopefully you won't assume next time. Good luck in the future.
@mel_87 (856)
14 Feb 07
it is also the fact i trusted my work collegue as we have done from day one but because he was in a mood he set me up which i think is childish and i have worked with money for 2 years and i have never neglected my procedure at work he new what he was doing and got me where he wanted me i was also sat next to the safe doing my other job the night audit so i didnt look up as i seen him standing there and heard the door so no i dont think i am wrong in this situation
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@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
14 Feb 07
Laydee I know what you are saying but this Guy set her up, he is now on a final written warning. He is a very nasty Person. Her Boss knew it was not her fault but he had to be seen that he was taking action. That is why she got the Verbal, no other reason.
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@kathy77 (7485)
• Australia
14 Feb 07
Oh yes he certainly set you up and it was probably in regards to the argument that you had previously had but I would be very careful in the future that he had put the money in the safe or do it myself that way I would know exactoy where it was!! I would of explained my side of the story to my employer so that they knew what was going on not just to be nice about it. You have to make sure that you are on the right side otherwise he could of taken the money then you would be liable for this money and you would of had to replace it. So be careful next time around.
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@mel_87 (856)
15 Feb 07
i did explain to my boss and he said he knows it was probley because i was upset that i didnt actually realise he didnt put the money in the safe, alot of the time i do it myself now or if he does do it i watch him
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@rainbow (6761)
14 Feb 07
What a pig! Try to avoid this person or double check everything he does. I would have a quiet word with your manager just to make sure they are aware of the situation and what people have said to you about it. Why would he do this to you, I can't imagine you upset a grown man? If he behaves badly towards you as a general thing try to work out whether he is just a nasty person generally to everyone or if he is bullying you. Either way if you feel he doesn't treat you nicely you should tell someone, make his life uncomfortable, as maybe he needs to realise how much he upset you.
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@mel_87 (856)
14 Feb 07
hiya thank you for your comment, i think he doesnt like the fact that i know more then him at work so he gets nasty, he isnt like this with anyone else at the momonet we r getting on ok again but it wont be long till we argue again lol i have got a gob on me my mum will tell you lol but when im at work i have to stop myself it was very hard but i did it. i dont think it is bullying i just think he is threatened by me, im not saying im brilliant at my job but i have higher knowledge then him.
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@shelagh77 (3643)
18 Feb 07
I would leave that job as soon as I could. You are obviously being plotted against and you already have a verbal warning. The nasty little toad is better at hiding his tracks and at the end of the day if money had actually been missing and you had signed for it you could have been in very serious trouble. You can not leave today, tomorrow or maybe next week but I should certainly think seriously about changing jobs. You should also join a trade union. The personnel department of your place of work is just as "guilty" as you are in that you did something against procedure but had not been TRAINED in that procedure. A very important point that I would make a note of even if you do not pursue this with your bosses. The combination of the toad, inadequate supervisors and lack of training is not a good one and you would be better off in a workplace which is more supportive of the staff. A Trade Union representative would give you, as a member, a lot of information that would be of use to you and some Unions also either provide or can direct you to training courses. If I may advise, I would say that a self-assertiveness course would do wonders for your ability to stand up for yourself should any further episode occur, without losing your temper or becoming upset. I hope some of these ideas are of help to you, and wish you a lot of luck.
@mel_87 (856)
18 Feb 07
thank you for your comments they are a help and i will look into a trade union, this person is clever and knows what he is doing alot of staff members have said he set me up but none of them have gone to my boss to tell him what they think, i am looking into finding a new job as here i feel there is no team work which i dont like as in my old job there was alot of team work and thats the way i feel it should be. also i am still waiting to go onto days which i have done since i started i applied for the job for days but they offered me nights for the 1st three months im still waiting to go onto days lol
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@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
14 Feb 07
You know what I would do, Pet. I have advised you on this. Be nice and let him drop himself in it, as we Know he is on a Final Written Warning. And he will mess up, you and I both know that.
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@mel_87 (856)
15 Feb 07
yes i know and im sure he will mess up within the 6 months
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@TerryZ (22076)
• United States
14 Feb 07
I would go to some higher up there. Thats all you can do you have to explain what happened and defend yourself. Also try to get the people who said that he was setting you up. You need them for your defense. Good luck to sweetie.
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@mel_87 (856)
14 Feb 07
thank you, i tried going to my manager about him being nasty to me at work but thats when i got my verbal warning for the banking even tho i believed it was not my fault, as it wasnt me who was putting the banking in the safe he was responsible maybe im to trusting and he acted upon that,he did to get a written warning but having to be nice to him knowing what he has done is so hard lol
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@petspets (476)
• Antarctica
17 Feb 07
He really showed his true nasty colors openly. I'm glad he had a written warning. I'm hoping that he will be fired soon. I guess your manager had to give you a verbal warning. Now that you've experience this serious setup you'll definitely be careful of him. Hugs.
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@mel_87 (856)
18 Feb 07
oh yes very careful lol i hope he get fired soon to as i know he wont be able to keep his nose clean for 6 months lol
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@Lakota12 (42600)
• United States
14 Feb 07
watch him very carefully from now on make sure it is in the safe before signing any thing!
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@mel_87 (856)
15 Feb 07
yes i have been very careful now i have made sure he has put it in the safe b4 i sign anything or i do it myself
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