[oclug] [OT] - In need of comments

[Brian Barber]

I've been through this before and I think that David's advice is 
sound.  If I were you, having been there, I would rather be a 
spectator.  Perhaps your services would better utilized, and your 
sanity preserved, after the dust has settled.

BB

Brian Barber
Ottawa, ON   CANADA
brian.barber at mysun.com

----- Original Message -----
From: "Bigras, Guy" <g.bigras at telesat.ca>
Date: Thursday, August 8, 2002 12:52 pm
Subject: [oclug] [OT] - In need of comments

> Hello all,
> 
> A friend of mine works in a small office where the IT guy is quite 
> arrogant.  The owners want to fire that person but are afraid of 
> repercussions such as: putting viruses on the computers, 
> connecting to the office from home and mess things around, etc, 
> etc,  This guy is the only one (in the office) that knows the 
> "system" and knows what to do when things crash and of course he 
> has never been forthcoming with divulging any info when helping 
> out (knowledge is power kinda' situation).  Therefore if he goes 
> not only do they fear retaliation but they will be without any help.
> 
> I've offered to help by looking at their setup and on the event 
> that they fire him, I would make sure that no harm is done to the 
> systems.  My concern is that should I even be involved in 
> something like this ?  I don't mind helping but I also don't want 
> to be messed up in legal battles (if it should occur).  Should 
> this small company talk to the authorities before hand to find out 
> what their options are ?
> 
> I know this is off-topic but if any of you have seen or been in 
> this situation, some guidance would be appreciated.
> 
> Thanks in advance.
> Guy
> 
> 
> 
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