Hi,
I cannot believe this advice given by Mr. Das, especially on bribing and character assassination, just to obfuscate the issue of a probable IP theft by you (worst-case scenario) or violation of contractual NDA (best-case scenario). If you plan to follow that advice - especially the "bribery" and "character assassination" part, I suggest you also get a good criminal lawyer and an anticipatory bail and then try whatever he suggested. All it will take to nail you is a report back to the company by whoever you try to bribe. By attempting a bribe or a character assassination, you would have enormously strengthened the case against you. Good luck.
As you admit to making a mistake and as it was prevented on time due to the company's firewall, it reflects badly on your professionalism and work ethics. Having received so many accolades, you should have at least not tried to "steal" the presentation of what you have done and use it elsewhere someday in the future, which is what your intent stands out to be. Frankly speaking, never carry your professional baggage (IP) from one company to another with the hope that it may be useful. It does not help. It's never quite that useful unless you are joining a competitor company.
Having said that, initiate a dialogue with the Compliance guys and see to it that the matter is sorted out at the highest level. Volunteer to escalate the matter through dialogue and keep your intent straight... that you wanted to preserve a copy of your supposedly 'own' work. I may be wrong here in my assumption. You know it better. But at the end of the day, your work is your company's IP. You were paid to do it. As a kid, we have learned that stealing is bad, but as we grow older, the distinction gets blurred categorically, which is why we have netas all around us.
Like Adv. Pant mentioned, the quantum of punishment meted out is important. In this case, TALK, TALK, TALK, and dissuade the compliance fellow to do what he is allegedly planning to do. If required, as a good Indian citizen who is very law-abiding, you can try and 'buy' him out through some innocent bribery... maybe a meeting at CCD, or Barista, or someplace where you guys can chat like good ol' friends. Of course, the level of 'bribery' is up to you. If nothing works, try suing him for 'character assassination', workplace harassment (man against man), intimidation, etc., and put his career at stake. You will need a smart lawyer for that, buddy. Also, before you jump the gun, make sure your little birdie who gave you such 'reliable' information is equally trustworthy. Or else, give him some of your 'accolades'!!
Live life simple. All the ppts and projects we make throughout our life will remain in our unused email when we die. What do we do with it after that? Let it be where it belongs. Move on in life. I am talking from experience and realization.
Happy New Year to you.
Saurav Das
From India, Mumbai
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6I cannot believe this advice given by Mr. Das, especially on bribing and character assassination, just to obfuscate the issue of a probable IP theft by you (worst-case scenario) or violation of contractual NDA (best-case scenario). If you plan to follow that advice - especially the "bribery" and "character assassination" part, I suggest you also get a good criminal lawyer and an anticipatory bail and then try whatever he suggested. All it will take to nail you is a report back to the company by whoever you try to bribe. By attempting a bribe or a character assassination, you would have enormously strengthened the case against you. Good luck.
As you admit to making a mistake and as it was prevented on time due to the company's firewall, it reflects badly on your professionalism and work ethics. Having received so many accolades, you should have at least not tried to "steal" the presentation of what you have done and use it elsewhere someday in the future, which is what your intent stands out to be. Frankly speaking, never carry your professional baggage (IP) from one company to another with the hope that it may be useful. It does not help. It's never quite that useful unless you are joining a competitor company.
Having said that, initiate a dialogue with the Compliance guys and see to it that the matter is sorted out at the highest level. Volunteer to escalate the matter through dialogue and keep your intent straight... that you wanted to preserve a copy of your supposedly 'own' work. I may be wrong here in my assumption. You know it better. But at the end of the day, your work is your company's IP. You were paid to do it. As a kid, we have learned that stealing is bad, but as we grow older, the distinction gets blurred categorically, which is why we have netas all around us.
Like Adv. Pant mentioned, the quantum of punishment meted out is important. In this case, TALK, TALK, TALK, and dissuade the compliance fellow to do what he is allegedly planning to do. If required, as a good Indian citizen who is very law-abiding, you can try and 'buy' him out through some innocent bribery... maybe a meeting at CCD, or Barista, or someplace where you guys can chat like good ol' friends. Of course, the level of 'bribery' is up to you. If nothing works, try suing him for 'character assassination', workplace harassment (man against man), intimidation, etc., and put his career at stake. You will need a smart lawyer for that, buddy. Also, before you jump the gun, make sure your little birdie who gave you such 'reliable' information is equally trustworthy. Or else, give him some of your 'accolades'!!
Live life simple. All the ppts and projects we make throughout our life will remain in our unused email when we die. What do we do with it after that? Let it be where it belongs. Move on in life. I am talking from experience and realization.
Happy New Year to you.
Saurav Das
From India, Mumbai
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Once a relieving letter is issued, the company cannot issue a termination letter (even if some past mistake is found later). In case, after issuing the relieving letter, the company finds out about any past mistake, they can issue a notice seeking an explanation. If they are not satisfied, they can file civil as well as criminal suits (the relieving letter is still valid).
Bribing and harassment complaints should never be resorted to. This would only push you further down and weaken your case, adding more misery. Bribing is a criminal offense, and the company can initiate action. The individual against whom a harassment complaint is made can file a criminal case and also file a civil suit for compensation in lieu of damages.
From India, Chennai
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Bribing and harassment complaints should never be resorted to. This would only push you further down and weaken your case, adding more misery. Bribing is a criminal offense, and the company can initiate action. The individual against whom a harassment complaint is made can file a criminal case and also file a civil suit for compensation in lieu of damages.
From India, Chennai
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