ULPT: It’s better to ask for forgiveness than permission
Posted by name19xx@reddit | UnethicalLifeProTips | View on Reddit | 20 comments
Posted by name19xx@reddit | UnethicalLifeProTips | View on Reddit | 20 comments
That_North_1744@reddit
Tell that to a victim, jury, or judge and see how that works out for you.
name19xx@reddit (OP)
Well I put it as for career and work tag so I’m not advising you break the law
That_North_1744@reddit
Well, give an example of a scenario in which you find your statement to be plausible.
name19xx@reddit (OP)
I work in retail, I sometimes make decisions that would be considered against policy (issuing credits/giving discounts) but as long as the customer is happy higher ups will forget about policy and just be happy to have the business. If I ask they tell me to just follow the rules but if I tell them what happened and it led to a happy customer they forgive no problem.
That_North_1744@reddit
Thank you. That clarifies your position. First I want to give you some insight regarding the industry you are currently working in. As a retail clerk, your job description explains what tasks, duties, and responsibilities you’re required to perform. Employers appreciate self motivated individuals who have a desire to learn, who assist fellow employees when needed, who are open to receiving direction, and staying focused while at work.
You may very well possess these qualities and that may be why your superiors are giving you a temporary reprieve from your blatant insubordinate actions. However, it is not going unnoticed that you are intentionally violating store policy, not communicating with your direct supervisor, and messing with company finances. You can’t play the naïve routine repeatedly and expect no one to notice your over inflated sense of self entitlement. Make better choices and don’t get ahead of yourself.
name19xx@reddit (OP)
Ok well any discount given has to be reported, I just do it after giving it. They know the store I work for has some of the best numbers throughout the company and they know it’s because of how I operate it so I’m not too concerned about repercussions. Thanks for your concern though.
AliceBets@reddit
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I_AM_DEATH-INCARNATE@reddit
If it's your first offense, it'll probably work out ok
That_North_1744@reddit
Again, see how that works out for you.
Smart-Decision8106@reddit
Isn't this the premise of religion
name19xx@reddit (OP)
Lmao, yeah one of them
Ok_Muffin_925@reddit
The very statement implies you are doing something that is at the very least legal or not extremely illegal. I say go for it!
DegenerateOnCross@reddit
Thanks for the advice Henry Hill
name19xx@reddit (OP)
Just sharing something I liked seemed like the sub for it
Scubadrew@reddit
Quoted from all prisoners behind bars.
name19xx@reddit (OP)
I only put it for work tag just for small things, don’t go rape someone and be like my bad, you can take it to the extreme though
toujourspret@reddit
Only the first time or two. You'll burn through resources if you do it too many times, but if that doesn't matter, more power to you.
Dilated_Peepholes@reddit
How about not asking for either.
ChaoticDumpling@reddit
Edgy
prombloodd@reddit
Facts.