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My boss instructed me to relay a message to a colleague today. I just listened and didn't respond. He is asking a colleague to lie about being in the area of a convention I am doing, so he doesn't have to pay the full amount requested for a spot. I can understand wanting to save money; however, this is not right. He is trying to put me in the middle and I want no part of it. I walked away and did not relay the message. I contacted the vendors for demos for this convention months ago and again a few weeks ago. I have received nothing. My boss starts getting on me about how we have nothing for the show. What am I supposed to do? Hunt these people down and hold a gun to their head for a demo unit? I did my part. I feel like my boss had a hand in all this because he gets off on putting me down. I feel like I am going to lose my mind.
I think you did the right thing. I do not lie for anyone. Detach, detach, detach, right? Hang in there. You'll find something else when its time. In the mean time we're here.
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~Jen~
"When you come to the edge of all you know you must believe in one of two things... there will be earth on which to stand or you will be given wings." ~Unknown
I received an e-mail from someone I ran into over the weekend. We worked on a project together. She works at a different company. She knows my boss well. I sensed something odd in her behavior and tone of voice when I mentioned where I work and my boss's name. I had e-mailed her yesterday for some photos from the project we worked on and I asked her if I should be concerned about where I work. Her reply was, "No, nothing to be concerned about, but I do hope it is going well for you there". Is it me, or does this comment sound odd?
Hmm, I would say odd comment. I wouldn't pass on the instruction to lie either. I could see him saying I never said that and putting the whole thing on you if the u no what hit the fan. I would tell him that I don't feel comfortable with that and to please not put me in that situation again. If he wants to tell a lie don't make you the middle man. The whole thing sounds strange. I'd definitely be on the lookout for a new job! I hate having a bad boss, when that happens I begin shopping and usually have a new job within a month. I know you could find something else and not have to be put in situations like that. Good luck.
