I got fired.

SneakyBanana · **Posted:** Tue Mar 24, 2009 2:43 pm

Well i work for Xtravision (blockbuster) i'm a supervisor and i took dvd's out before they're release date and that was breaking copyright laws.

But they caught onto me when someone that works there was caught stealing alot of things and when they looked into the cctv they caught 4 people including me.

1 for stealing loads.
2 for minor stealing and breaking copyright rules.
and me for breaking copyright rules.

The person who stole all the stuff is made pay £1000 back and its £50 a month the other two were made pay £3.50 for every dvd they took and the same for me which came to £50.

I was supposed to pay my money yesterday but i forgot and when i called today and said sorry i forgot they said they have forwarded it onto the police about me but the others are not getting involved with the police.

Like seriously wtf. the guy that owes 1000 pounds isnt getting done by the police but iam.

So i have a meeting with my solicitor tomorrow.

Isis · **Joined:** Apr 2006 **Posts:** 4171 **Location:**

Those copy right laws are there for a reason, my opinion is, it's your own fault. But also stealing is a big crime and the other people that were caught stealing should also get arrested. Did the other people also get fired or was it just you?

Where I use to work, going back a few years ago. There was a guy that was caught stealing from the warehouse, and he got the sack. And this was only for a few boxes of chocolates. I just didn't see the point, he had a wife and kids. And he lost his job for some chocolates..

[SD]Twysta · **Posted:** Tue Mar 24, 2009 2:58 pm

Bastet wrote:

Those copy right laws are there for a reason, my opinion is, it's your own fault.

I stopped reading after this...

I agree.

SneakyBanana · **Posted:** Tue Mar 24, 2009 3:07 pm

Bastet wrote:

Those copy right laws are there for a reason, my opinion is, it's your own fault. But also stealing is a big crime and the other people that were caught stealing should also get arrested. Did the other people also get fired or was it just you?

Where I use to work, going back a few years ago. There was a guy that was caught stealing from the warehouse, and he got the sack. And this was only for a few boxes of chocolates. I just didn't see the point, he had a wife and kids. And he lost his job for some chocolates..

Well i'm suspended with pay, but i'm loosing my job, i know it.

Well i just think its unfair that the police is getting involved with me but no one else when i did the least of it all.

I know its my own fault.

Isis · **Joined:** Apr 2006 **Posts:** 4171 **Location:**

The best thing you can do is talk to your solicitor to see where you stand, regarding police. But if they sack you, then there is nothing you can do.

SneakyBanana · **Posted:** Tue Mar 24, 2009 3:29 pm

Bastet wrote:

The best thing you can do is talk to your solicitor to see where you stand, regarding police. But if they sack you, then there is nothing you can do.

I think its unfair dismissal by law if they only sack me.

Hostage · **Posted:** Tue Mar 24, 2009 3:39 pm

From what I see they took pity and offered you a chance to pay without getting the police involved, yes? It's your own stupidity that got you into this then, shouldn't have taken their mercy so lightly instead should have been more grateful you got it in the first place.

cin · **Posted:** Tue Mar 24, 2009 3:53 pm

SneakyBanana wrote:

I think its unfair dismissal by law if they only sack me.

lol nothing unfair about it if you first violate some
copyright rule, then pay your fine too late right?

the other guys will probably get dealt with later,
but like hostage said, you put yourself in this situation.

woutR · **Posted:** Tue Mar 24, 2009 5:25 pm

Pay things on time is the lesson you've hopefully learned now.

*BlackFox · **Joined:** Sep 2008 **Posts:** 7923 **Location:**

woutR wrote:

Pay things on time is the lesson you've hopefully learned now.

QFT

XemnasXD · **Posted:** Tue Mar 24, 2009 5:46 pm

wow...your dumb..and not like 1 time dumb but 2x dumb.....you deserve everything that's coming to you...you were asking for it

Jstar1 · **Joined:** Mar 2007 **Posts:** 4757 **Location:**

Bastet wrote:

I just didn't see the point, he had a wife and kids. And he lost his job for some chocolates..

Feel bad for him but if he breaks the law then hes out. You might think the company is cruel but from the company's standpoint they don't want the slightest chance that the guy could end up stealing a ton of money, etc.

Isis · **Joined:** Apr 2006 **Posts:** 4171 **Location:**

Jstar1 wrote:

Bastet wrote:

I just didn't see the point, he had a wife and kids. And he lost his job for some chocolates..

Feel bad for him but if he breaks the law then hes out. You might think the company is cruel but from the company's standpoint they don't want the slightest chance that the guy could end up stealing a ton of money, etc.

They'd suspected the guy had been stealing for months, they had caught him with two boxes of chocolates.

destructionmama · **Joined:** Sep 2006 **Posts:** 1509 **Location:** There

you got 2 chances, but sorry you failed...twice
well, anyhow its too late now, learn your lesson, move on with life

Jstar1 · **Joined:** Mar 2007 **Posts:** 4757 **Location:**

Bastet wrote:

Jstar1 wrote:

Bastet wrote:

I just didn't see the point, he had a wife and kids. And he lost his job for some chocolates..

Feel bad for him but if he breaks the law then hes out. You might think the company is cruel but from the company's standpoint they don't want the slightest chance that the guy could end up stealing a ton of money, etc.

They'd suspected the guy had been stealing for months, they had caught him with two boxes of chocolates.

Thats terrible judgement. But stealing is still illegal, and poverty (or whatever other reason) isn't a good enough excuse. If he was that poor, he should have asked for aid from the government or look for another job and save $$$ up.

Isis · **Joined:** Apr 2006 **Posts:** 4171 **Location:**

Jstar1 wrote:

Thats terrible judgement. But stealing is still illegal, and poverty (or whatever other reason) isn't a good enough excuse. If he was that poor, he should have asked for aid from the government or look for another job and save $$$ up.

When did I say he was poor?
Just said he had wife and kids to look after, and then getting sacked over stealing.

LaloHao · **Joined:** Nov 2007 **Posts:** 1987 **Location:** Mexico

Its the Copyright owners fault, i bet if the dvds were 10 times cheaper they would still make money, but they are greedy

Bop · **Joined:** Oct 2008 **Posts:** 1130 **Location:**

i have 1 thing to say

haha

shet hpns when u get caught up

SweetNess · **Joined:** Jan 2009 **Posts:** 130 **Location:** canada

Idk wat to say. I feel sorry for u cuz u said u only forgot about not paying u didn't purposefully intend not to pay. But mistakes happen and we learn from them. GL btw

Ichimaru420 · **Joined:** Mar 2007 **Posts:** 2778 **Location:** quit

Wow that sucks I never knew blockbusters was so uptight lol

wootpops · **Posted:** Tue Mar 24, 2009 9:23 pm

quit and get a real job.

HughGRection · **Joined:** Dec 2008 **Posts:** 432 **Location:** CS:S

wootpops wrote:

quit and get a real job.

He got fired, why bother even posting if you aren't going to read what he says..

OT: I doubt you will be sacked explain your situation to them say it was a mistake and that you will make the full payment

Disconn3cted · **Joined:** Mar 2007 **Posts:** 3293 **Location:** WV, USA

do not worry walmart will hire you

edit: they operate as ASDA in the UK

Isis · **Joined:** Apr 2006 **Posts:** 4171 **Location:**

HughGRection wrote:

wootpops wrote:

quit and get a real job.

He got fired, why bother even posting if you aren't going to read what he says..

OT: I doubt you will be sacked explain your situation to them say it was a mistake and that you will make the full payment

I read it as, he got suspended with pay. But hasn't been fired yet..

Quote:

Well i'm suspended with pay, but i'm loosing my job, i know it.

Jstar1 · **Joined:** Mar 2007 **Posts:** 4757 **Location:**

Bastet wrote:

Jstar1 wrote:

Thats terrible judgement. But stealing is still illegal, and poverty (or whatever other reason) isn't a good enough excuse. If he was that poor, he should have asked for aid from the government or look for another job and save $$$ up.

When did I say he was poor?
Just said he had wife and kids to look after, and then getting sacked over stealing.

Then its good that he got fired. Nobody likes thieves. That has nothing to do with whether you have a family or not..if you break the law then there are consequences

SweetNess · **Joined:** Jan 2009 **Posts:** 130 **Location:** canada

Disconn3cted wrote:

do not worry walmart will hire you

Can u pls be more mature and at least read the topic.

Isis · **Joined:** Apr 2006 **Posts:** 4171 **Location:**

Jstar1 wrote:

Bastet wrote:

Jstar1 wrote:

Thats terrible judgement. But stealing is still illegal, and poverty (or whatever other reason) isn't a good enough excuse. If he was that poor, he should have asked for aid from the government or look for another job and save $$$ up.

When did I say he was poor?
Just said he had wife and kids to look after, and then getting sacked over stealing.

Then its good that he got fired. Nobody likes thieves. That has nothing to do with whether you have a family or not..if you break the law then there are consequences

Right, how would I explain this in English.
When you have a wife and children and you are the "main bread winner" in the family.
Still this guy loses his job over 2 boxes of chocolates, that cost about £5 a box. Who is going to pay rent/mortgage, bills and food. What I am saying its not worth all that just for two boxes of chocolates. It would probably be hard to find another job, as it would be on his record.

It just isn't worth stealing, however small the thing is.

NuclearSilo · **Posted:** Tue Mar 24, 2009 10:13 pm

SneakyBanana wrote:

Bastet wrote:

The best thing you can do is talk to your solicitor to see where you stand, regarding police. But if they sack you, then there is nothing you can do.

I think its unfair dismissal by law if they only sack me.

Oh, talking about fairness? It's unfair for those who make that dvd, author of the contents. You stole the dvds means they have money lost.

CrimsonNuker · **Joined:** Aug 2006 **Posts:** 13791 **Location:**

YOU'RE AN IDIOT. Why would you steal movies from your workplace (you know; the place that give you money? money that you can use to buy yourself shit?) when you could just get the same movie with probably the same quality off the internet? People just don't have common sense these days.

inky · **Joined:** Nov 2006 **Posts:** 4025 **Location:**

Stealing from your own workplace is one of the easiest ways to get caught. That's what you get for not uploading the movies online

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