We could be friends, but when it comes to work, standard operating procedures should be applied - WE153

As many say, Money is the cause of all evil, and many get tempted. Years of working not only once I knew a certain workmate getting involved in such. There are many reasons, but I could say only 1% is due to being torn between life and death. Mostly, it was because of lifestyle! Spending more than what they earned.

I mentioned in my previous blogs that I'd worked in the Audit department for three years before transferring to Finance. Thus, my job was still safeguarding company assets, Risk Management and Control.

To ensure that we work not in bias, the company changes our branch assignment yearly as someone in Audit.
That was when I was still assigned to the branch. While conducting a Spot audit in one of the store outlets, I found some discrepancies.

I don't know how it happened, but the Officer in charge tampered the total amount of the electric bill before sending it to the main office for approval.

They had been doing this for years, and when I summed up the total amount after coordination with the lessor? It was already huge! Not only that but payments of the direct dealers weren't paid in their account as even the issued Trust receipt agreement was fabricated. What disappointed me, my former teammate was involved. He knows what's happening, yet; he didn't dare to report it as he benefited from it.

I remembered the OIC threatened me at some point and sarcastically addressed me as MADAM in the explanation letter she sent. They even blocked me on their social media accounts as if I cared. That was my second branch assignment, and four of my co-workers were terminated within two months of staying. Why? I submitted a written report in our main office, and after a due process done by the Legal and Human resources, that was the resolution.

However, I couldn't understand why they got mad at me. They called me plastic as I acted friendly yet didn't think twice about reporting them. Cause why not? That is my job, and even if not, I would still inform the in charge. Also, I am the type of person who separates friendships at work. Yes, we could be friends outside our working place, but when it comes to work? Work is work; standard operating procedures should be applied.

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Letting a workmate continue doing what is not supposed to especially stealing, will result in a significant risk in the future. It may be started in a small amount but eventually will accumulate a material until it reaches millions. Then what? This will be a loss to the company assets that will lead to a negative impact. It varies in the line of business, but if the stealing involves client money, this could tarnish the company's reputation. Sales and the owner's trust in all employees will be affected. Those who are working diligently with all honesty will be the ones to suffer.

Hello Hivians, this is my entry in @galenkp Weekend-Engagement - 153.

Confront, report or ignore
You witness someone at your workplace stealing Money from the company you both work for. What do you do? Confront them, report them to the boss, or remain silent? Explain your choice and the ramifications that could come from it. Write 300+ words using images you photographed personally where possible.

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