Conspiracies - What Would You Do?

[jaydisc]

Let's say you were privy to a secret plot to get rid of one of your co-workers. Let's say you were invited to participate.... in writing even.

Let's then say that you found out that one of the managers was part of the plot too? And that manager and the owner were close friends.

How could you find out if the owner was aware? Or if they were even part of the conspiracy? Would you risk your own job taking a chance and approaching the owner? Would you try to approach a friendly manager first?

[Hereticpoo]

Dont go any where near the managers. 99% of managers are but kissers who don't want to rock the boat and they would scurry to your boss and squeel like a rat.

Go direct to the boss on this. Avoid the chinese whispers. Is your co-worker worth taking a hit for? If he is then do risk it. If he's 'just a guy you work with' then maybe let it go....Hypothetically. Again, stay away from the managers!

[Paulbot]

Talk to the friendly manager.

[kup]

Don't do anything you know is immoral or unethical. Take it to HR and ask for advice and confidentiality.

[1orion2many]

personally I do have a friendly manager that I do go to when there is rumours floating around my work. If you trust someone then you trust them and should be able to discuss things with them. Do what you think is right and fair.

[iceburn]

fire myself and take the $$ compensation. use the $$ for a good holiday or buy more TFs

[Sam]

In addition to what the others have said ... document everything you can and store it somewhere safe. This is so if anyone involved decides to backstab you for refusing to behave unethically, you have something to use...

[roller]

what kind of work do you do Jaydisc?!!!!

[STL]

Let's say you were privy to a secret plot to get rid of one of your co-workers. Let's say you were invited to participate.... in writing even.

Let's then say that you found out that one of the managers was part of the plot too? And that manager and the owner were close friends.

How could you find out if the owner was aware? Or if they were even part of the conspiracy? Would you risk your own job taking a chance and approaching the owner? Would you try to approach a friendly manager first?

There's the moral and ethical line, then there's the pragmatic course. Unfortunately, there are not always win-win situations. And this is one of them. It happens a lot.

Even if you talk to the friendly manager though u run the risk of appearing to want to involve them in it. That could potentially backfire too as a lot of people like to be kept out of these type of conflicts.

I don't want to sound sexist but if a female is a head conspirator here, you're probably going to have to lock in the side with the majority. Of course, you need to feel out the owner to, to see whose side he would take which I'm asuming is his close friend manager.

Me personally? I'd feel out the situation first and not get my hands dirty. I'd try to voice my opinion but if I know I'm a minority, I'd hang onto my job. Yes my conscience would hurt but there's a fine line between poverty and principle at times. Which is sad I must concede.

[jaydisc]

Update:

The nice manager was given some evidence and seemingly nothing has happened since, meaning one or many of the following possibilities:

1. It didn't make it to the owner.
2. The owner hasn't had time to deal with it
3. The owner doesn't care
4. The owner was part of/aware of the conspiracy

Any of the above except for number 2 are quite disappointing. Let's hope it's #2.