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I run my own business. I hire on folks who may need a spot whenever possible, and enjoy my position.
Dude was an ex-con hire. We sometimes get some theft, it's a writeoff, then we deal with the issue internally. But five digits worth of theft is a whole 'nother matter.
EDIT: By new guy I mean he's been with us 6 months, kept his nose clean.
One of the things he takes is the main 'office' PC, which has all the records on it. And of course I don't keep everything on 'the cloud' (I know I know I'll get around to it) and he took along my physical backup. Then again, he forgot that
and mine are METICULOUS. I got used to doing paper, and I like keeping them. It took me five minutes to track down his info, 10 minutes to take a tally of everything, then I
And now I have to burn half a day to fill out this paperwork.
If he had needed cash, I would have hooked him up interest free. Housing? Car fixed? We got guys who have worked here before, or even who work here now. But stealing that big just hurts my heart.
tl;dr: it's mostly in the memes.
shanikwa
Just makes it worse for other ex cons who r trying to turn over a new leaf
starfish22
You are a good guy @OP, really. It is sad that some fuckwits won't ever be able to be helped. Just too greedy. But keep at it! +1
bobombnik
You seem like a good person.
Thyrork
Had someone steal from me before, and it sucks when you know you would have gladly helped out if they asked. Oh well.
Thyrork
(admittedly mine was a Game Boy classic and a half dozen games, not 10 grand of supplies. D: )
A1ekazam
Hey don't give up on people man. How inspiring that you're still so awesome.
noobkiller5000
Only 10k? Pathetic
ibesotired
You seem nice, can you hire me?
MisterTrashPanda
Fuck that guy. Most aren't bad. My dad mainly hires ex-cons & petty criminals. Says they welcome the opportunity more than regular people.
JanetVanDyne
I hated Ant-Man, but seeing the way Scott was basically begging for a job made me think about all those ex-cons that need it. My friend's-
JanetVanDyne
Brother may end up like Scott. I wish I could help him.
mentalproblemz
Can you be my friend? I don't need money or anything, but you sound like a guy I want to be friends with just in case.
MukieK
And there are people out there who would love an opportunity for a steady job with good people
noobux
#OP you're like, a good guy. Props to you. Keep it up.
REGULARxPLUMBUS
Looking for a new hire?
CharcoleGrill
So what you're saying is that you're hiring? Hmu
PunJedi
Hopefully that doesn't ruin it for the decent folk who need help. Sorry he was such an ass, op, but I'm glad you got it handled.
scootermcgruter
He was probably ready to go back to prison
knifeskills
Yeah, some guys just repeat offend to have a place to stay and get three squares a day. Some can't deal with life on the outside.
Elessar777
So, you hiring...?
Asshats
Good on you for giving him a chance. Where do you work?
skittlefartsandjigglytits
My next door neighbor is like you. He's taken in ex-cons, dealers, 18 yr old kids with no where, and frequently he gets burned. Yesterday 1/
skittlefartsandjigglytits
he won $30,000 from a scratch off. No one deserves it more than him.....well, maybe you.
AdmJota
$10,000 would buy an awful lot of tootsie rolls.
XenophiliusLovegood
Damn, I was coming here to make that comment!!
UncleHen
ikr like at least 7
Greymalum
Sorry man, it helps you learn how to judge people. Show love and keep showing, the reserve stays inside to protect yourself/employees.
TivoMan
That's good that you had the paper records, but what about fire or a flood? Lots of good offsite data backup services out there.
kissmyassets
You can invest in a fire safe and put the papers in a water proof sealed case.
kissmyassets
Also. I take photos of important singed paperwork. In a locked file On my phone. I can acess it even if my phone is stolen.
kissmyassets
And I can lock my phone remotely. Make it emit an alarm.
Bobfromspace
Conniving con gets canned
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Gayforbae
No. That's conniving con gets it in the can.
dorkypork
Even better
MostAwkwardPenguinInNYC
Say that out loud 5 times as fast as you can
Danielv1234
Great, now everyone are looking at me
galeebstunktoof
Don't change, don't let him steal your kindness
Cefus
I love this, sums up what I was thinking as well.
julidecomu
Omg, don't let him steal your kidneys!
Sekolah
This
GravyTrainOnBiscuitWheels
It's always in the Memes.
DeadliestBigfoot
Wait why did you take the crew to lunch and not him too?
TooYoungToRetireTooOldToTrustAFart
You need someone at the shop in case, you bring back food for the person left behind.
DeadliestBigfoot
Gotcha, wasn't sure what work this was. Cheers!
USERNAMESMUSTBEFOURCHARACTERS1NLENGTH
Hey at least you got it back. My dad stole my contracting equipment because he went cray. I can't file a report because I don't want my -
metalfoto
What a pity.
USERNAMESMUSTBEFOURCHARACTERS1NLENGTH
Dad in jail because he's mentally unstable. So I Gtg chase jobs as a welder.
callmethelizardqueen
Have him committed then, get court ordered medication something or he will keep stealing from you and others until he steals from the wrong
callmethelizardqueen
person and ends up dead.
knifeskills
I need a welder! Where are you located?
USERNAMESMUSTBEFOURCHARACTERS1NLENGTH
lol I'm in Tulsa OK
BadPunsAplenty
Well put. Great use of memes. +1. Sorry this dude trespassed your kindness. What a schlemiel.
norrinraddsboard
Judd Hirsch would be proud +1
ilovebirds
And OP is a mensch!
Stigl
Unexpected but awesome use of the word schlemiel +1
DeinnsBeans
Only time I've heard it was watching Independence Day.
deezpeanutz
You never know when you're going to meet the president.
FractalShadows
Would you mind defining "shlemiel" and if you know it, "shlemoz"
techjeep
Hasenpfeffer Incorporated?
Jchase069
Were gonna do it!!
AmberAmscramblesAnderson
Give us any chance will take it!
swinglinered
Give us any rule... oh wait
HipsterFett
A schlemiel is the guy who spills his soup at a fancy party. A schlemazel is the guy he spills it on.
MarvaNipp
I learned this from Ron Swanson
HipsterFett
Me too. I just copied and pasted from Ronswansonquotes.com. Guess I should have sourced.
shtoups
Well said
abeardedblacksmith
Jerry is both the schlemiel and schlemazel
KillerTofu69
Hasenpfeffer incorporated?
TheBestThingOnCHIVEwheneverIFeelLikeIt
Huh?
DotheBabyIsaac
Check out an old show called Laverne and Shirley on U.S. television.. late 70s or early 80s?
plainwhitesarah
QotU
Found the old person! Uh, that'd be me, too since
FractalShadows
Ooooh I misheard him this whole time.... Thanks
AmberAmscramblesAnderson
Me too!!
bluearm
World needs more people like you and less like him.
FuzzyCub
there's a way to make this happen, ladies for @OP - bullets for said thief
NeoHelios
Bump to this, and it hurts the most because SO FREAKING MANY people strted out giving like him, but all it took was one asshole to kill that
Neptune19
Don't stop believing in people you beautiful bastard!
2complicated2care
Yes we do. Keep it up op!!
MrRandom314159
I sincerely wonder if the only reason he did it was because he thought no one would legitimately help him or if he just wanted more money.
lastminute
More likely the adrenaline rush from pulling it off.
MyDogJake
I do this too. I've been burned 100% of the time. Hard not to get cynical.
Noughmad
You're right, we've become so numb.
YoudSwearImAVirgin
The world needs less people
vipe650r
We need more people to pour into him to take him from where he is now down the line to who he was made to be. He is who many of us were.
BannedAcc1
+1 well said
hoselupfruedi
MaceAries
You're right. Lets kill him.
notgoingtoarrestyou
Hold on, I'm still bathing
imnotsurewhatsgoingonbutmyassholeisindanger
Amen
guiltyalias
I agree. You gave him the opportunity to better his life, and instead he robs you. That's messed up.
TooYoungToRetireTooOldToTrustAFart
I was a people like him when I was his age. Dumbass bullshit bullhead. I hope this'll straighten him out.
MaxPower562
U sOund like a stand up person. ..kudos to u my good man or woman
TylerTheAnarchist
This happened to my dad a few times trying to help people. So I understand where you are coming from.
Zamm005
At least you realise that this will straighten him out more than you being nice to him.... That's what made him steal in the first place
Zamm005
I know its hard to be a tough boss, but in my experience every employee who is offered cash/housing/car just steals from you a little later.
FTSCornBread
So glad people like you exist! Keep being awesome OP!
WKBetafiggit
Tons of respect for you, OP
Corona688
Please explain how it works, I literally can't grasp the mindset.
NotACyberman
The eternal optimist, my heart hopes the same of everyone. I wish I had people like this to be around, instead of hateful hillbillies.
TooYoungToRetireTooOldToTrustAFart
Maybe the reason you don't is you don't deal with folks beyond a dumb stereotype of hateful hillbillies. Says a lot about you.
OnlyBegottenDaughter
@OP's a straight shooter.
WhatExactlyIs
not your fault man, my dad does the same and one of our most trusted guys got hooked on meth. long story short he hasnt been seen since.
SomeWeirdGuyOnTheInternet
Probably not. Incarceration usually just reaffirms the ideas that made them offend in the first place.
kingcummins
I wanna downvote cuz of negativity but upvote cuz I know it's true. They don't have spinning doors but jails are pretty much hotels.
OneShot510
More like a motel. They don't call jail "the pokey" for nothing.
Bowserstomp
I hope he can hear this from you. It will go much further than a conviction. As you implied it's probably a cry for help
TooYoungToRetireTooOldToTrustAFart
I give The Speech to the new hires on. Sadly he's always been isolated and we had worried about drugs but you can't force someone to bottom
Bowserstomp
I'm glad you have figured out life and become a mentor. You are the type of person that truly changes the world. Hopefully he sees that
JunWasHere
Good response. The world doesn't need fewer people like him, it needs more help to change people cause we're all born idiots at first.
ZzOmgiLoveSpamCrapEmailHowDidYouKnow
Your username dude, pure gold.
bluearm
I have a picture of you in my mind like Clint Eastwood in Gran Tarino
seentoomuchdeath
thegarlicawakens
Never heard of Gran Tarino. Is it as good as Gran Torino?
Brochiavelli
Gern Terino
TooYoungToRetireTooOldToTrustAFart
Sorry to disappoint, I look like a damn near cueball version of this guy:
OrangeRanger
I feel like i had you as a boss once. No lie, where are you from?
OddOod
Also hopefully less racist than CE was in that movie <3
WhatDoesTheFoxEh
What I'm hearing is "like this hairy dude but without hair"
DiamondLeaguePlayer
Can I work for you? I promise I won't steal
Zixtank
I'm surprised anyone has the balls TO steal from him.
YellowExitSign
I bet you get all the egirls with that UN. Mm.
PossiblyYourMother
bluearm
Robbie Coltrane? Haggrid from HP?
EroticRhinocerous
sons of anarchy
SergeiBoobtitsky
Mark Boone Junior.
LunchBoxHero99
I love Bobby Elvis! Good on you for givin people second and what sounds like third chances.
StageStepper
Props for hiring ex-cons. A slightly higher risk maybe, but you're doing society a service.
BeerShartingJedi
A high school friend is an ex con and he was put on full time in half the time it takes other guys. Long hrs now but he likes it.
masterswasntworthit
This. He's the restorative justice system we don't have. You won't win every time, but you never win if you don't try.
Counterfit
"You miss all the ex-cons you don't hire" - Wayne Gretzky - @masterswasntworthit
andyonetime
Ex con here: sorry he was a dick head, some people actually turn their lives around
Sokonomi
They should just hang repeat offenders like that though.
ThySausagePrince
Stupid people make stupid decisions. Sigh.
CreepyPhlox
He gets a tax write off too...
MarvaNipp
My brother was in prison for non-violent drug charges. He's 6 mo. sober, trying to get on his feet, and I'm so grateful for his employer.
dulakhc
Well your war on drugs totals to tou having 25% of the cons in the WORLD. That's quite a few ex-cons for no reason. Assuming 'Murica
MosEisleyPhotography
Just super sad they got burned for giving someone a chance.
ManicYEEtPressive
For real. my old man is an ex felon who spent over 14 years in prison over many years. Less than a year from his release he's a foreman 1/2
ManicYEEtPressive
for a roofing company makin top dollar, cuz a guy there gave him a chance despite his record. Every con deserves a chance at a clean start.
thor0486
If a con can't get a job. a con is going to go back to being a con. So I agree with you.
callmethelizardqueen
But this con got a job and still went back to being a con.
BlueKarat
This just in! Some people with jobs still commit crimes! He wouldn't have had a choice if he hadn't gotten a job.
callmethelizardqueen
This just in! It IS possible to live without committing crimes even if you don't have a job!
SquirrelHaven
What the hell is an ex-con(viction)? That's like a double plural.
IsmokedAweedOnce
ex-con = convicted felon, recently released
Digresskew
ex-convict. it is not. It means someone who got released from jail on not-minor charges.
LincolnSiixEcho
I work construction and they come and go. Easy cheap labor
JohnBluehill
And hopefully it doesn't sour him on hiring more.
AVeryNakedMoleRat
One of my best buddies at work is an ex-con. Used to burglarize houses for meth money. Now, he's got a stable job with benefits.
sinnikki
He's white isn't he?
AVeryNakedMoleRat
(2) I mean, US Merchant Mariners are really, really, painfully white. That's why we work on ships, y'know. Can't sunburn below deck.
AVeryNakedMoleRat
He's a pasty white cracker from Oklahoma, yes. Actually, we're USMM sailors, probably the biggest white male sausage fest in existence.
AVeryNakedMoleRat
(3) Look at all this whiteness holy shit:
AVeryNakedMoleRat
(4) Fuck, I'm blind, now.
imshibagel
I won't hire a con without crazy good reason. Plenty of friend biz owners have been screwed by cons.
PandaBearSoup
Id say its less a risk. The ex cons are bad ar getting away while the non cons have never gotten caught.
ctorange
What about the neo-cons? Any love for them?
kyrtian
Fuck no, they're the worst thing that ever happened to America. All the bible thumping with none of the fiscal responsibility
ctorange
Chill, I was being sarcastic.
Boom9001
You could argue most non-cons haven't committed crimes in first place though. Still worth giving people a chance.
truthsmiles
EVERYONE has committed crimes (sooo many laws). It's fun to pretend we're better and discriminate against those who have been caught though.
Flyndaran
Bit of a difference between pirating songs and burglarizing a private home. Everyone's a douche; only a matter of degrees and specifics.
IamMelonLordeYaYaYa
And maybe that felon is in for pirating songs.
PandaBearSoup
You could argue I made a rather obvious joke.
JayEnfield
This one's not an ex-con, though. Just a full-time con who was temping as a decent person.
tzap
Meh. People make mistakes - even big, huge mistakes - in a spur and out of temptation. A shame, but labeling them for good is not productive
freshlight
actually an ex-con who was tempted into doing the wrong thing, as OP said he was fine for 6 months
AlexHurlbut
Yeah and apparently he couldn't come to his boss for help or advices....seriously that's all it would have taken to avoid relapsing.
DidYouMean
Dang this guy should have read that in the resume!
StellarJay77
I just wish the prison system was more interested in rehabilitation than maintaining a revolving door for profit.
callmethelizardqueen
Actually a lot of prisons offer training in trades and even GED and college courses and have, for decades. But some are just beyond help.
GeneTheAwkward
profit?? in which country?
noturaveragepunk
Private companies make a lot of money off of the prison system but I don't know how prisons supposedly make money
StellarJay77
Prisons also leverage inmates for cheap labour where they charge normal rates but don't pay the inmates most of it.
GeneTheAwkward
Oh private companies make a ton, sure, but the prisons themselves are like any other govt-run service - a money drain.
EvilEkips
It's impressive the guy even said he had been in jail.
trainsman
This is what background checks are for. Lie about it, won't get hired. If you're forward about it, employer may give you a shot.
EvilEkips
Well that's all private information that can only be checked if you apply to a critical government position. Protection of privacy ;)
buffles
No its not.
EvilEkips
I'm sure it is, maybe not where you live though.
callmethelizardqueen
Not in the US. You can pay a monthy fee for unlimited public record searches or look for free by state yourself. Every candidate that looks
callmethelizardqueen
good my HR manager does a quick search to see if he has a record. Takes less than a minute from his computer.
trainsman
Not in the USA.
GeneTheAwkward
Trials, convictions, and sentences are public - USA
EvilEkips
That is relatively frightening.
MarisaTomei
The fact that you're not furious has given me a lot of respect for you. You sound like a genuinely nice, caring guy.
SoupCanMan
Maybe it's the cynic in me, but seeing "if they needed X, I would have given him X" so many times when stolen from usually comes 1/2
SoupCanMan
From people I know who would definitely never loan or give to people who need it. If OP is truthful, hats off to him.
NotJayForSerious
I get the feeling you assume those people wouldn't, and don't actually know them at all.
TooYoungToRetireTooOldToTrustAFart
We've raised funs for accidents, rehab, guys getting home for a funeral. Jesus, stop thinking everybody is horrible.
Counterfit
But Ayn Rand said so!
thor0486
No she is the worst (and actually went against her own philosophy) But her style was pure capitalism. The rich deserve to be due to merit