Was called into the boss’s office today, where he had my blog open on his PC. Bit of an ‘oh shit’ moment, to say the least. As it turned out, one of my previous posts had caused some strife among some colleagues, and it took them all of five minutes to work out I am me. I don’t think I’ve caused any harm, but I’d used some material without asking the people it belonged to and included some info which was a bit privileged; all of which could’ve had real-world consequences. Very twatty of me in retrospect. In my defence, I don’t expect anyone to actually read this stuff. But there you go; takes all sorts.
Said post has been gladly expunged and is not long for the caches.
So Hi to any bods from work who’re reading and sorry if I made anyone's morning a bit awkward.
On the bright side, I had quite a positive chat with our PR/Communications chap and he was very supportive of my modest science writing efforts – he just asked that I run any work-based stuff by his lot next time; which is fair enough, if only to make sure I’m not talking bollocks. I do hate it when I do that.
Bit of a rum day, all told.
As you were.
15 comments:
I had a moment some years ago - talked to a journo about my thoughts regarding the wider use of Linux and OS software in my corporate environment.
Next thing, I'm the lead cover story for Computer Weekly!
I got shit too.
Loved it though.
Nobody reads your blog. Assure your boss his secrets are safe from the Internet...
Actually, you could hire me. My blogging efforts would leave you looking white and clean as the driven snow. At the same time you can admit nothing, deny everything, demand proof and make counter-allegations.
To your Boss and various
I am from Nigeria,,and if it wasn't for the intelligence and brilliant knowledge this slug exubes I would still be littering your UK email boxes with investment opportunities.
Because of him...I too now want to be a scientist.
Don't gag him....we need to learn!!
No-one's out to gag anyone, I just happened to write about something which was a bit sensitive. Was a fair cop.
There's a few at my work who know who I 'am'.
I couldn't give a flying fuck, but it's only a food retail outlet!
My blog has been ripped off by the dead tree press though.
Ah, that moment. Sounds like a reasonably measured reaction from your bosses though. Take care Salty.
Take care. I know just how that felt.
Salty,
Was it the magneto-wire thing? That was some awesome sciencing right there.
Nightjack,
If that was you take care - your awesome and that knob-jockey who "outed" you will be chimping headlines for the newstatesman before long, cretin that he is.
Been there, done that and got the bloody tee-shirt Salty...Remember the OH bloodspatter on the run up to Nick Hogan's release?
We all get a rush of blood to the head now and again.
Glad they've not asked you to go off air.
Thanks all.
Increasinglymiffed - Awkward employees of the world, unite!
LL - Thanks for the offer, but I cause enough trouble on my own.
Oleuanna - I should expect nothing less from my one-woman fan club :o) Don't fret m'dear.
Rab - check you out with your stuff which is worth robbing
NightJack - Yes, there is nothing quite like that moment of sinking realisation. Everyone's been sound though, all things considered. Thanks though, hope all is clement at your end.
Tomrat- The Magnetricity thing? No that's still there.
TheBigYin - Don't we just. That over-enthusiastic mouse click is a bitch.
Giolla - Ta and me too.
Your colleagues seem sensible and cool.
A lot of employers these days are knee jerk, gutless, reactionary, small, pious minded, arrogant Daily Mail esque CUNTS and would have proper kicked off.
Hats off.
Sounds like an eminently sensible place you work for. Revel in your good fortune! ;)
Phew, sensible bosses.
As somebody who is mentally challenged by the world of physics, the work-related bits of your blog are refreshingly informative and comprehensible.
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