This was a very calculated act that took time...Employee that unscrews bolts in conference table at work -
Our conference table collapsed on us during a meeting. Luckily no one was really injured although one woman had it land on her knee.
It was a calculated act as the table grew more and more wobbly with each meeting until it finally collapsed - now they use the "good" half for meetings!
We have suspicision that one of our very passive aggressive employees did this, so I approached him to day about it, and he outright admitted it, laughed and said he was proud of it!
Now, I'm really concerned. What is he capable of doing next?
Should I be concerned or sit back with popcorn and wait?
2007-05-17 08:32:15 · 16 answers · asked by Reserved 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
What are you, psychiatrists?
Let it be. You'd think you would have noticed that the table was shaky.
2007-05-17 08:36:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
You said: "the table grew more and more wobbly with each meeting until it finally collapsed". Maybe your "passive aggressive" employee wanted to see if anyone would take preventative action or just let it get worse and worse. If you could see the table growing unstable and you didn't do anything, you are just as at fault as the perpetrator. If I was that woman, I'd sue.
2007-05-17 08:36:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Sounds to me like this guy either A) literally doesn't realize how his behavior affects others, and/or B) doesn't give a rat's rip about consideration for his colleagues. He also sounds like he thinks he is funny and/or livening things up. The fact is, though, his behavior is unacceptable- itt was both dangerous and immature. I would definitely report this to a higher-upper before he continues and possibly escalates the shenanigans. I once had a co-worker who pulled similar stunts, and whose behavior got to the point where the cops had to get involved(he had progressed to actual harassment and endangerment). Don't sit and wait; take action before someone gets hurt and/or real property damage occurs.
2007-05-17 10:22:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This scenario appears like an episode of NBC's the place of work. And in simple terms like the coach which portrays political un-correctness at artwork, this guy in all probability executed some thing devious earlier and could proceed to do it later. in the adventure that your interest would not take those concerns severe i might evaluate looking a sparkling one. considering which you realize if he believes he can get away with movements like those than who is familiar with what else he ought to attempt to do.
2017-01-10 04:48:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
WORKERS, BEWARE,
I would be concerned too...
I work with a passive aggressive person. I have have recieved contradicting information in my training, and caught it. confronted it. what i got in response was side winding stories to defer my confrontation. and since, lots has shown that this person is using everone for their own entertainment. now it is time for me to leave cause I can't work with the ongoing crap. I never really see it comming... but i know who had set up the situation. can be dangerious. BEWARE
2007-05-17 08:46:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Report this guy to your supervisor. This is a criminal act. It was done deliberately. If someone was actually hurt a law suit could have followed. This is dangerous. If nothing happens after you report this, then, at least you can say your conscience is clear.
You may need to go to HR or to the police.
2007-05-17 08:36:58 · answer #6 · answered by Daisy 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Sounds like blatant aggressiveness and not passive aggressiveness. Since you have proof he unscrewed the bolts, his admission, I assume you've reported this to your boss. Or if she won't do anything like at least talk to him, report the incident and his admission to your personnel department. Also, if there were any witnesses to his admission include them in your report. That's about all you can do in my opinion! You should avoid him, don't confront him any more, don't gossip about him, just stay clear.
2007-05-17 08:39:31 · answer #7 · answered by cjm 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I believe he should pay for the table, out of his check. I also believe your company has an obligation, in the spirit of protecting all employees, to send him to a counselor.
2007-05-17 08:36:57 · answer #8 · answered by Liligirl 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would be concerned, and tell someone about it ..because the small pranks could go larger and really hurt someone bad.
2007-05-17 08:42:12 · answer #9 · answered by Mr. and Mrs. B 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you should be concerned, and you should tell someone that might set him straight because that seems pretty childish to me, hurting someone for a few laughs?
2007-05-17 08:36:23 · answer #10 · answered by metaltagger 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think since he admitted it, you need to report it to your superiors. This doesn't sound like a guy I'd like to work with!
2007-05-17 08:35:05 · answer #11 · answered by Meg M 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋