Good ethics vs Great job

NotaSuv
NotaSuv Posts: 3,849
edited May 2010 in The Clubhouse
So you find a dream job, work your way up to COO only to find out your owner hasn't been quite honest in regards to food safety systems that were supposed to be in place. Not to go into tons of detail but safe to say its a serious enough problem where if ignored it clear to see one is choosing profit over the general publics safety..................any incidents would be on my shoulder, more than likely resulting in my termination for cause....no whistle blower laws that protects non Gov employees in the area which I work even though we are talking about the publics well being here. Found out about this situation a few weeks ago,consulted legal advice and walked away from 6 figures........State approved my unemployment benefits because I did show good cause for leaving, and they at least sided with me.

Positive side is i will be off for the walleye opener.................have lots of time to spend with my grandson,play with the dogs, and listen to tunes....... already had a offer, being flown to Charlotte next for an interview...........at least I am very lucky to have skills in a area that is one of few rapidly growing despite the state of the nation...

Wishing all a great weekend.......................
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,079
    edited May 2010
    Wise choice. Charlotte is very nice by the way.
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,383
    edited May 2010
    Any hint as to the company involved so the rest of us don't eat their products?

    You did the noble thing. Was there no way to change things from within?
    Enjoy the fishing, and I wish you the very best of luck.
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  • NotaSuv
    NotaSuv Posts: 3,849
    edited May 2010
    Well cant name the company.. but in your neck of the woods dont eat any sushi made in the 2 Indy Whole foods stores ;)
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,383
    edited May 2010
    Thanks for the tip... A health-food outfit with unhealthy food, who woulda thunk?:confused::confused::eek:
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  • specd_out
    specd_out Posts: 505
    edited May 2010
    You made the right decision. There are too little people in the world today that truly have a code of ethics. At least by quitting for this reason you are still able to collect unemployment, and you have a clear conscience. Who knows that info could have come out by someone else and like you said you would have been terminated and then not been able to collect unemployment. Doing the right thing always seems to work out for the better in time. never right away but it will.
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  • NotaSuv
    NotaSuv Posts: 3,849
    edited May 2010
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    Thanks for the tip... A health-food outfit with unhealthy food, who woulda thunk?:confused::confused::eek:

    Whole foods is a great outfit with great standards......sushi made by an outside company located within WF.........not WF
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  • NotaSuv
    NotaSuv Posts: 3,849
    edited May 2010
    specd_out wrote: »
    You made the right decision. There are too little people in the world today that truly have a code of ethics. At least by quitting for this reason you are still able to collect unemployment, and you have a clear conscience. Who knows that info could have come out by someone else and like you said you would have been terminated and then not been able to collect unemployment. Doing the right thing always seems to work out for the better in time. never right away but it will.

    Only right way to go, as if termed due to cause = no benefits,no nothing and a big black mark on your record.........
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  • Amherst
    Amherst Posts: 695
    edited May 2010
    Whistle blower laws need to be extended to the private sector. Unemployment is such a disservice to the commendable stand you have made. Very sad state of affairs in such instances. Only can hope this leads to better things for you.
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  • TNRabbit
    TNRabbit Posts: 2,168
    edited May 2010
    GOOD FOR YOU~ :)

    I'm glad to see someone stick up for what they believe. I hope karma will keep you comfortable & with a better employer!
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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,808
    edited May 2010
    You can "blow the whistle" anonymously you know, right?
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  • drselect
    drselect Posts: 664
    edited May 2010
    NotaSuv wrote: »
    and walked away from 6 figures
    ..............

    Right thing to do but tuff to do in this economy.
    NotaSuv wrote: »
    Positive side is i will be off for the walleye opener.......................

    Not to make light of your situation but more improtantly where are you headed for the opener?:D
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  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,788
    edited May 2010
    Way to stand up for what you believe in! Drop me a line when you get to Charlotte. Me and some of the locals can show you around.
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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,808
    edited May 2010
    lightman1 wrote: »
    Way to stand up for what you believe in! Drop me a line when you get to Charlotte. Me and some of the locals can show you around.

    Don't believe a word he says!

    When he says "show you around" what he really means is "show you around back, where his shed is".
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,383
    edited May 2010
    lightman1 wrote: »
    Way to stand up for what you believe in! Drop me a line when you get to Charlotte. Me and some of the locals can show you around.

    Just remember... when he wears the assless chaps, RUN!!!:D:p
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  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,788
    edited May 2010
    Dammit John!! You'll scare 'im off before I can set the trap.. Pipe Down!!!
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  • dkg999
    dkg999 Posts: 5,647
    edited May 2010
    There's always the anonymous tip with enough information to validate it to the news media. They're always hungry for a feast. Just make sure you stay in the clear.
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  • NotaSuv
    NotaSuv Posts: 3,849
    edited May 2010
    Jstas wrote: »
    You can "blow the whistle" anonymously you know, right?

    oh believe me I'm blowing the whistle now to the right officials and account holders along with proving a paper trail they weren't smart enough to cover ;)
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  • NotaSuv
    NotaSuv Posts: 3,849
    edited May 2010
    lightman1 wrote: »
    Way to stand up for what you believe in! Drop me a line when you get to Charlotte. Me and some of the locals can show you around.

    Been there many a time, brother has been there for years....you and the locals huh,let me guess............you also supply the shoe horn and.................:eek:
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited May 2010
    That really sucks! Good on you for having good ethics and the confidence to leave knowing you are worth much more to a deserving company.
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,383
    edited May 2010
    NotaSuv wrote: »
    oh believe me I blowing the whistle now to the right officials and account holders along with proving a paper trail they weren't smart enough to cover ;)


    I see you are in Minneapolis... any chance Denny Hecker has anything to do with this? It seems like that F'tard had his slimy paws on just about everything up there.
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited May 2010
    Good karma.
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  • cstmar01
    cstmar01 Posts: 4,424
    edited May 2010
    Good area your going to, I'll be helping my brother move there in about 2 months or so from madison, WI as he got relocated. good thing though what you did, we need more people like you to acutally stand up for whats right vs the nice paycheck.
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  • yepimonfire
    yepimonfire Posts: 256
    edited May 2010
    glad you made the right decision, i bet it was hard walking away from 6 figures though. i wish you the best.
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited May 2010
    Well done!
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  • NotaSuv
    NotaSuv Posts: 3,849
    edited May 2010
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    I see you are in Minneapolis... any chance Denny Hecker has anything to do with this? It seems like that F'tard had his slimy paws on just about everything up there.

    Yes we have had our share of cheats from the TC.........but I work in the field of food safety and quality assurance
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  • Polkersince85
    Polkersince85 Posts: 2,883
    edited May 2010
    "Men should decide firmly what they will not do, then they will be free to do what they ought to do."

    Well done. You will survive.
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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,066
    edited May 2010
    Good for you John!!! You're good deed will come back to you 10 fold. Good luck on your new job search.
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  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,788
    edited May 2010
    NotaSuv wrote: »
    Been there many a time, brother has been there for years....you and the locals huh,let me guess............you also supply the shoe horn and.................:eek:
    This is no ****..If you make it down here....the southeast region isn't that bad at all. You are more than welcome at the houses.
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,952
    edited May 2010
    Hope you find a job soon and congrats on being a fine example for the youngsters in buisness. I've found myself many a times in a similar situation and walked also. I may have been poorer for periods of time,but I sleep like a baby. I just wish more executives in all fields put ethics alittle more higher up than the coin. Must be the age gap,I dunno, but from what I see today,it's all about the coin. Sad really.
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  • Knucklehead
    Knucklehead Posts: 3,602
    edited May 2010
    You did the right thing....No way I would want that on my shoulders.
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