Money Thief at work

[annie3001]

i was planning on saying this:

"so i was going in my wallet and i am missing money" "this money was in their when i came to work yesterday" " its not there now" " does anybody know of my money"
"please return it" "if you cannot return to me, return to a someone else to give to me"
"thats all"
"thanks"

 

[woodmort]

If I were you I'd keep my mouth shut in the meeting, whether your money was stolen or you just misplaced it, because if you mention it in the meeting everyone sitting there is going to think "She is accusing me of stealing her money." I'd go to a supervisor and explain that you think someone went through your stuff, took $20 and ask if anyone else has had that problem. Then let the supervisor deal with it. BTW, I've dealt with this kind of thing when I was coach, kids were always leaving stuff in their unlocked lockers and having it stolen. Often when we caught the person, it would not be the first one we suspected so you do have to be careful.

 

[sourland]

I agree with Woodmort. The wort thing about this in addition to your lost money is that it puts everyone that you work with under suspicion.

 

[Sir Birdaholic]

Andrea, you do what you think is right. I'm one that HAS to stir up the hornets nest, just to see them react.

 

[Dunkopf]

When I was in the Army i almost got an Article 15 for leaving my wallet in an unsecure drawer next to my bunk. I left it in the top drawer of my nightstand. The guy next to me had just cashed his check and he lost 300 dollars. I only lost 35.00. We both slept right through it. It really sucks. makes you so mad and there's nothing you can do about it, plus it makes you feel stupid for leaving it where someone else could steal it.

 

[Junkmanme]

Just to add an "odd comment"....

When I was about 10 years old, my Mother accused me of taking money from her purse. (I didn't EVER fool with her purse OR my Father's wallet.)

It was a "bad scene" and she didn't believe me. My Father asked me. I told him the truth...I didn't do it. So, he told me to forget it.

Mother didn't forget it and kept at me about it.

About 3 days later...she remember spending that money herself.

Never-the-less...I really NEVER completely"forgave her" for that accusation. It still "gripes me". Be Careful with things like that.

just a comment.
-Junkmanme-

 

[annie3001]

gosh, I don't know. I suppose then everyone else looks guilty? Thanks for all your replies.

 

[Cindiloohoo]

Just be honest and say you are almost positive you had more money than that, and for others to be careful about where they put theirs. You don't have to make an accusation, just a statement, and a warning to others. Then keep your stuff locked up.

 

[Dunkopf]

If someone stole it, they won't give it back. You'll just alienate some people. Just let it go and keep your stuff locked up or with you. A lot of people have no problem at all taking money. My DW is always leaving her purse in the shopping cart at the grocery store and wandering away. So far she has been lucky.

 

[Junkmanme]

I agree with Dunkopf.

Let it go.

You'll COST YOURSELF far more than the $20.00 by mentioning it. Just take your "lumps" and don't allow for this to happen to you again.

You're better off to "forget" it....at least PUBLICLY.

-Junkmanme-