Employee Share Ex-Boss’s Mugshot, HR Gets Involved And Office Drama Ensues

Bosses are hard to deal with even after you have left the job. OP’s experience with a terrible ex-boss who mistreated employees, coupled with HR’s lack of support, prompted their departure for a better job. The discovery of the ex-boss’s DUI mugshot led OP to share it with others who had also endured her mistreatment. The company is now attempting to curtail the discussions, as the ex-boss could face job loss due to the charges. While OP believes it’s not wrong to share this information, some may view them as insensitive to potential repercussions for the ex-boss. This situation raises questions about ethical boundaries and the consequences of exposing wrongdoing in a professional setting.

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OP had a terrible ex-boss who mistreated employees, driving seven great workers away within a year. OP was a high performer at the organization for 8.5 years.

OP raised concerns to HR, but they ignored them. OP moved on to a better job. A current employee shared the ex-boss’s mugshot, arrested for multiple charges.

OP felt it was karma when ex-boss got arrested. Shared the news with former colleagues.

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HR found out and urged silence. OP has mixed feelings.

The story raises several messages and ethical dilemmas. It highlights the consequences of abusive workplace behavior and the challenges employees face when trying to address such issues through HR. It also raises questions about karma and whether sharing negative information about someone, even if they were an abusive boss, is ethically justified. The story ultimately underscores the importance of addressing workplace issues, seeking justice through appropriate channels, and considering the ethical implications of one’s actions.

Sharing the info is just revealing the truth about her actions; she should face the repercussions.