I got paid too much.

[Skiddex]

i usually get 2 stipend checks for my summer internships and one year i got a third. i called and said i got a huge extra check...they told me to keep it 🙂

 

[jhayx7]

Originally posted by: chambersc

Originally posted by: jhayx7
Do you have direct deposit? If so, they can take money out of your bank account due to errors such as this. Better fess up.

this is true, however i'd suggest to keep the money, they will realize their mistake soon enough and yank the money. if not, then you got free money. either way, don't volunteer to shoot yourself in the foot.

Yup, you are going to law school...

 

[MichaelD]

Originally posted by: CrackRabbit
Fix it now before they take it back when you actualy need the money and then fire you.

*ding* Winnar!

 

[DainBramaged]

Confess to it so that it:

1. Looks good
2. Gives them the opportunity (however slight) to reward your good behavior
3. Doesn't make you look shady when they find it
4. Gives you a chance to make up the hours (potentially)

 

[SlitheryDee]

I don't see this as a moral dilemma so much as doing the smart thing. Keeping this one check puts all your future checks in jeopardy because you might get fired. So weigh the odds, 1 check vs. all the checks you'd get if you continue working there. Personally I'd let em know they fvcked up.

 

[essasin]

Accounting will find out when the numbers don't match

 

[733SHiFTY]

Originally posted by: essasin
Accounting will find out when the numbers don't match

See my original edited post. (there are no numbers to match)

 

[OrByte]

Originally posted by: 733SHiFTY

Originally posted by: essasin
Accounting will find out when the numbers don't match

See my original edited post. (there are no numbers to match)

If accounting doesnt find it HR will. They have to roll up their hours at the end of the month too.

I am surprised at your responses... you really are acting "Shifty" 🙂

 

[mcvickj]

Originally posted by: jhayx7

Originally posted by: chambersc

Originally posted by: jhayx7
Do you have direct deposit? If so, they can take money out of your bank account due to errors such as this. Better fess up.

this is true, however i'd suggest to keep the money, they will realize their mistake soon enough and yank the money. if not, then you got free money. either way, don't volunteer to shoot yourself in the foot.

Yup, you are going to law school...

hehe. I was thinking the same thing. Must be a future defense attorney.

 

[mugs]

Originally posted by: Descartes
It's quite possible that they'll find out later, so I would tell them.

:thumbsup:

Well, I wouldn't tell them for JUST that reason, but I would tell them.

 

[733SHiFTY]

Originally posted by: OrByte

Originally posted by: 733SHiFTY

Originally posted by: essasin
Accounting will find out when the numbers don't match

See my original edited post. (there are no numbers to match)

If accounting doesnt find it HR will. They have to roll up their hours at the end of the month too.

I am surprised at your responses... you really are acting "Shifty" 🙂

lol, the name is just what I use when I play cs/bf1942, and if you've seen band of brothers you know what "shifty" is from 😀

 

[chambersc]

Originally posted by: OrByte

Originally posted by: chambersc

Originally posted by: jhayx7
Do you have direct deposit? If so, they can take money out of your bank account due to errors such as this. Better fess up.

this is true, however i'd suggest to keep the money, they will realize their mistake soon enough and yank the money. if not, then you got free money. either way, don't volunteer to shoot yourself in the foot.

DO NOT listen to this advice.

They will correct their mistake. You should be on the phone with HR right now.

and how do you justify your conclusion? why should he not volunteer the information? we both know that through direct deposit they can pull the money if it's an error so why should he not keep the money, remember that they can yank it at anytime, and just go on living and spending. claim ignorance

 

[jhayx7]

Originally posted by: chambersc

Originally posted by: OrByte

Originally posted by: chambersc

Originally posted by: jhayx7
Do you have direct deposit? If so, they can take money out of your bank account due to errors such as this. Better fess up.

this is true, however i'd suggest to keep the money, they will realize their mistake soon enough and yank the money. if not, then you got free money. either way, don't volunteer to shoot yourself in the foot.

DO NOT listen to this advice.

They will correct their mistake. You should be on the phone with HR right now.

and how do you justify your conclusion? why should he not volunteer the information? we both know that through direct deposit they can pull the money if it's an error so why should he not keep the money, remember that they can yank it at anytime, and just go on living and spending. claim ignorance

Beacause it is the honest thing to do. Holy $hit what a concept!

 

[OrByte]

Originally posted by: chambersc

Originally posted by: OrByte

Originally posted by: chambersc

Originally posted by: jhayx7
Do you have direct deposit? If so, they can take money out of your bank account due to errors such as this. Better fess up.

this is true, however i'd suggest to keep the money, they will realize their mistake soon enough and yank the money. if not, then you got free money. either way, don't volunteer to shoot yourself in the foot.

DO NOT listen to this advice.

They will correct their mistake. You should be on the phone with HR right now.

and how do you justify your conclusion? why should he not volunteer the information? we both know that through direct deposit they can pull the money if it's an error so why should he not keep the money, remember that they can yank it at anytime, and just go on living and spending. claim ignorance

Are you serious?

 

[NuclearNed]

It amazes me that anyone would even consider this to be a moral dilemma. Did you earn the money? No? Then it isn't yours, and if you keep it you are not only dishonest, but also a thief.

Do the right thing, take the high road and give it back. Otherwise, the error will be found and your good name will be tarnished.

 

[iroast]

Be a man! Do the right thing.

 

[MichaelD]

Originally posted by: chambersc

Originally posted by: OrByte

Originally posted by: chambersc

Originally posted by: jhayx7
Do you have direct deposit? If so, they can take money out of your bank account due to errors such as this. Better fess up.

this is true, however i'd suggest to keep the money, they will realize their mistake soon enough and yank the money. if not, then you got free money. either way, don't volunteer to shoot yourself in the foot.

DO NOT listen to this advice.

They will correct their mistake. You should be on the phone with HR right now.

and how do you justify your conclusion? why should he not volunteer the information? we both know that through direct deposit they can pull the money if it's an error so why should he not keep the money, remember that they can yank it at anytime, and just go on living and spending. claim ignorance

You're both correct, yet ignorant at the same time.

You're correct: Through the miracle of Direct Deposit, they can give or TAKE money instantly.

You're ignorant: He got paid an extra week's wages. Assume it's X-dollars. If they decided to take the money back next week, and he didn't have X-dollars in his account, what happens then? Big bank fees, NSF charges, dings to his credit report and a phone call to his Mom and/or significant other.

I'm all for keeping "found money" but not at the possibility of a great deal of pain to me should things go wrong!

 

[Akhen]

It might be a test, so return it by all means.

 

[OrByte]

Originally posted by: MichaelD

Originally posted by: chambersc

Originally posted by: OrByte

Originally posted by: chambersc

Originally posted by: jhayx7
Do you have direct deposit? If so, they can take money out of your bank account due to errors such as this. Better fess up.

this is true, however i'd suggest to keep the money, they will realize their mistake soon enough and yank the money. if not, then you got free money. either way, don't volunteer to shoot yourself in the foot.

DO NOT listen to this advice.

They will correct their mistake. You should be on the phone with HR right now.

and how do you justify your conclusion? why should he not volunteer the information? we both know that through direct deposit they can pull the money if it's an error so why should he not keep the money, remember that they can yank it at anytime, and just go on living and spending. claim ignorance

You're both correct, yet ignorant at the same time.

You're correct: Through the miracle of Direct Deposit, they can give or TAKE money instantly.

You're ignorant: He got paid an extra week's wages. Assume it's X-dollars. If they decided to take the money back next week, and he didn't have X-dollars in his account, what happens then? Big bank fees, NSF charges, dings to his credit report and a phone call to his Mom and/or significant other.

I'm all for keeping "found money" but not at the possibility of a great deal of pain to me should things go wrong!

How am I ignorant again? for doing the ethically right thing?

 

[Schfifty Five]

I love these types of threads where the OP will ask a question and want advice from people, but when they don't tell the OP what he wants to hear, he will continue to come up with excuses/reasons to go against the majority's opinions.

 

[ForumMaster]

tell them. they will find their mistake and if you don't come forward, it will look bad.

 

[thomsbrain]

the point of an internship is to gain experience and references for the next real job... if they find out, you can kiss your references goodbye, and you will have largely wasted your time there. as hard as it will be, it's both the smart thing and the right thing to do to give it back.

 

[DainBramaged]

Dude, seriously, does the money belong to you? No.
Is it right that you keep it? No.

Should you give the money back? Yes.

 

[MichaelD]

Originally posted by: OrByte

Originally posted by: MichaelD

Originally posted by: chambersc

Originally posted by: OrByte

Originally posted by: chambersc

Originally posted by: jhayx7
Do you have direct deposit? If so, they can take money out of your bank account due to errors such as this. Better fess up.

this is true, however i'd suggest to keep the money, they will realize their mistake soon enough and yank the money. if not, then you got free money. either way, don't volunteer to shoot yourself in the foot.

DO NOT listen to this advice.

They will correct their mistake. You should be on the phone with HR right now.

and how do you justify your conclusion? why should he not volunteer the information? we both know that through direct deposit they can pull the money if it's an error so why should he not keep the money, remember that they can yank it at anytime, and just go on living and spending. claim ignorance

You're both correct, yet ignorant at the same time.

You're correct: Through the miracle of Direct Deposit, they can give or TAKE money instantly.

You're ignorant: He got paid an extra week's wages. Assume it's X-dollars. If they decided to take the money back next week, and he didn't have X-dollars in his account, what happens then? Big bank fees, NSF charges, dings to his credit report and a phone call to his Mom and/or significant other.

I'm all for keeping "found money" but not at the possibility of a great deal of pain to me should things go wrong!

How am I ignorant again? for doing the ethically right thing?

😕 How is it ethical to keep money that is not yours b/c you didn't EARN IT? The OP stated that he does NOT get paid for vacation. He took a vacation, yet they paid him for it. The money is not his to keep.

What are the odds he'll get away with keeping it? 50%-50%, IMO.

What are the odds they will fire him if they find out? Probably 50%-50% b/c it's not HIS FAULT they overpaid him...yet it will most definitely raise questions about his integrity, etc. They WILL find a reason to fire him...or more PC "let him go."

 

[OrByte]

Originally posted by: MichaelD

Originally posted by: OrByte

Originally posted by: MichaelD

Originally posted by: chambersc

Originally posted by: OrByte

Originally posted by: chambersc

Originally posted by: jhayx7
Do you have direct deposit? If so, they can take money out of your bank account due to errors such as this. Better fess up.

this is true, however i'd suggest to keep the money, they will realize their mistake soon enough and yank the money. if not, then you got free money. either way, don't volunteer to shoot yourself in the foot.

DO NOT listen to this advice.

They will correct their mistake. You should be on the phone with HR right now.

and how do you justify your conclusion? why should he not volunteer the information? we both know that through direct deposit they can pull the money if it's an error so why should he not keep the money, remember that they can yank it at anytime, and just go on living and spending. claim ignorance

You're both correct, yet ignorant at the same time.

You're correct: Through the miracle of Direct Deposit, they can give or TAKE money instantly.

You're ignorant: He got paid an extra week's wages. Assume it's X-dollars. If they decided to take the money back next week, and he didn't have X-dollars in his account, what happens then? Big bank fees, NSF charges, dings to his credit report and a phone call to his Mom and/or significant other.

I'm all for keeping "found money" but not at the possibility of a great deal of pain to me should things go wrong!

How am I ignorant again? for doing the ethically right thing?

😕 How is it ethical to keep money that is not yours b/c you didn't EARN IT? The OP stated that he does NOT get paid for vacation. He took a vacation, yet they paid him for it. The money is not his to keep.

What are the odds he'll get away with keeping it? 50%-50%, IMO.

What are the odds they will fire him if they find out? Probably 50%-50% b/c it's not HIS FAULT they overpaid him...yet it will most definitely raise questions about his integrity, etc. They WILL find a reason to fire him...or more PC "let him go."

I think you are confused. I was arguing that he should call HR and report the overage. I could care less if they take it back directly through his account, or through his first born, or through sheep and cattle. The bottom line is that it is unethical to keep money that is not yours. 50-50 odds or whatever you want to lay down...doesnt matter.