Updated OP: I just lost my job for going above and beyond.

[Acanthus]

Would you classify those commands as benign or malignant?

Does running those commands alter anything?

Sure you could argue they are used prior to an actual attack, but it's far easier to argue there are many legitimate uses.

This is the thing, I have a long history (10 years) of managing critical company information (customer/employee information including SS numbers and CC info) and resources (entrance keys, security codes, override abilities) and my integrity has NEVER been called into question.

In the context that I used it, it was totally benign and obviously no ill-will was there. Tampering would be defined as me trying to modify things to benefit myself somehow financially.

 

[NesuD]

Their argument was "you were in an unauthorized area on the computer, therefore it doesn't matter what commands you entered"

If the command prompt was an unauthorized for use on his computer than IT would have made it unavailable to him via Group Policy.

You got shafted dude. Lawyer up and make them prove their claims. Consider this an attack on your reputation.

 

[Phokus]

I may have been fired for being an Atheist in the bible belt. I have proof that someone did much worse things with the network (i didn't do anything wrong) and he was promoted. He is the same religion as the boss that fired me.

Wow that sucks. You should move to a blue state, red states are very intolerant.

 

[Corporate Thug]

Updates with some FAQs:

I will not be allowed to take unemployment because i was fired for misconduct.

I'm not sure what state you live in, but in a lot of states, the employees is permitted to explain the circumstances of the termination.

Getting another job in this field may not be easy because of the bad reference.

Upon conversation with another employee tonight, I learned that the boss that fired me leaked that he was going to fire me before my statement was even taken by HR.

I may have been fired for being an Atheist in the bible belt. I have proof that someone did much worse things with the network (i didn't do anything wrong) and he was promoted. He is the same religion as the boss that fired me.

That may be the basis for a legal case. However, 1 person's promotion is very circumstantial, esp. considering that most of the employees are prob. protestant (making an assumption here).

 

[Corporate Thug]

Wow that sucks. You should move to a blue state, red states are very intolerant.

If he was working IT in silicon valley or SF, he would have been fired for being religious 😛

 

[Imp]

The good news is, they were bad managers and quickly went out of business when they couldn't compete with comcast.

This is why I have a strong written record of almost everything I do. It's for my safety and the safety of my employer.

That sucks. I think the real lesson is to remember that employers are all assholes and will find a way to fire you no matter what, so cover your ass best you can, and always be on the lookout for a new/replacement job. Also, you owe them absolutely no loyalty.

 

[Pray To Jesus]

I may have been fired for being an Atheist in the bible belt. I have proof that someone did much worse things with the network (i didn't do anything wrong) and he was promoted. He is the same religion as the boss that fired me.

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[BladeVenom]

What about libel? He boss' accusations are not true.

 

[Corporate Thug]

What about libel? He boss' accusations are not true.

It's not an "unprivileged statement" when there is a common relationship/interest (i.e. a work relationship) between the speaker and the subject matter.

http://www.defamationlawblog.com/20...asics/defamation-defense-qualified-privilege/

 

[momeNt]

And they'd be right. Helping someone else get their work done IS going above and beyond. In this case, your use of the command prompt was for YOUR benefit ONLY. You were snooping in a work area that you had no legitimate business purpose to be in. It's no different than if you were snooping in your boss's desk.

This may be rude to ask because you are a woman, but have you ever worked before to even have a basis for any sort of comparison in this subject matter?

 

[Exterous]

It is not the use; it what he used it for.

Big difference

I think it is fairly obvious that using the command prompt the way he did does not equal 'tampering with surveillance equipment' which is what they claimed he used it for

Furthermore her post does nothing to support her claim that the delineation of duties was clear and that only IT is allowed to use the command prompt for those commands or even just opening the command prompt

 

[sixone]

Where does that cover the use of the command prompt?

404 common sense not found

 

[JM Aggie08]

And you weren't fired for being an atheist. You were a threat to your super's planned promotion. Stop trying to get a rise out of everyone here by using some sensationalistic assumption.

May have just made a word up, but you get the point.

 

[edro]

Companies only fire you if they don't want you anymore.
You can break all kinds of rules if you are valuable to the company.

 

[Tommy2000GT]

you weren't going above and beyond.

you were just trying to be sneaky but got caught red handed

 

[Acanthus]

And you weren't fired for being an atheist. You were a threat to your super's planned promotion. Stop trying to get a rise out of everyone here by using some sensationalistic assumption.

May have just made a word up, but you get the point.

Actually it was another associate that brought it up. After the conversation in which we talked about our religious beliefs came up at work his attitude toward me did change. I never put two and two together.

I believe that he did fire me because of the supers planned promotion, he planned that promotion based on unethical grounds and removed the more qualified person (me) to cram him in there. Their relationship is better than my relationship with him directly because of religious differences.

 

[Acanthus]

you weren't going above and beyond.

you were just trying to be sneaky but got caught red handed

I was not trying to be sneaky. I did it in the open because i believed i was doing nothing wrong.

 

[Nintendesert]

I was not trying to be sneaky. I did it in the open because i believed i was doing nothing wrong.

You should have asked first. 🙁

 

[Zebo]

How long did you work there? Sounds to me like they just didnt like u. Honestly they did u a favor you just dont know it yet.

 

[Corporate Thug]

How long did you work there? Sounds to me like they just didnt like u. Honestly they did u a favor you just dont know it yet.

Normally I would agree, but not when it was done in the form a termination. Layoff/downsizing/etc. would have been fine but termination plain sucks.

 

[Acanthus]

Normally I would agree, but not when it was done in the form a termination. Layoff/downsizing/etc. would have been fine but termination plain sucks.

If i can get it overturned I will walk away happily.

If not i'm going to have to play hardball.

 

[Capt Caveman]

Did you file for unemployment today?

 

[Acanthus]

Did you file for unemployment today?

Waiting for the meeting with the VP of the building.

 

[Capt Caveman]

Waiting for the meeting with the VP of the building.

What meeting with the VP of the building? Not the company?

Doesn't matter, still file for unemployment.

 

[Zebo]

Normally I would agree, but not when it was done in the form a termination. Layoff/downsizing/etc. would have been fine but termination plain sucks.

Better than planting weed in your desk which I've seen to get rid of someone. What's next with this supervisor? They did him a favor.