Boss lied 12

[UMRMST]

I just recently learned that my employer doubled billed a client. The client paid the bill and it was over $25,000. We discovered it after we had already deposited the check. My boss told me that the company could not pay it back because we simply do not have the money in our account at this time.

That was 18 months ago, the company just now told the client and cleared up the matter with them. It was a public project that they knew would be audited and were afraid the client would find out. I have lost all respect for my boss and he lied to client about when they discovered the error. I don’t want this to hurt my career or reputation but what do you do? Changing jobs is not an option since no one is hiring.

 

[shawnpeter]

I've always lived by the policy of if you owe someone money than every dollar in your pocket is not your dollar.

 

[cargua]

I dont know why he is asking for advice, he have it very clear but he is afraid of the decission he want to do.

Quit but before of that, you should find another job. thats all.

 

[mexicali8]

Quote: Let's say your company overpaid you and you did not realize it because your wife picked up the check and
put it in the bank.
You see there is finally enough down payment for that new car so you buy it.
Now you see the check stub and the over payment.
Do you sell the car to get money to pay them back, or work it out to have them hold back some over the next few checks?
One have to be really dumb not to notice that additional money, or a crook. Or check what's the wife doin'.
And yes, I sell the car that I bought with money that is not mine.

Quote: I don't think an extra $25,000 in a bank account for any size company is that much money to draw a red flag.
If I can't pay $25,000, I'll notice those additional $25,000 immediatey. If somehow I spent those additional $25,000 and can't pay. I would tell immediately.

 

[mexicali8]

Quote: Let's say your company overpaid you and you did not realize it because your wife picked up the check and
put it in the bank.
You see there is finally enough down payment for that new car so you buy it.
Now you see the check stub and the over payment.
Do you sell the car to get money to pay them back, or work it out to have them hold back some over the next few checks?
One have to be really dumb not to notice that additional money, or a crook. Or check what's the wife doin'.
And yes, I sell the car that I bought with money that is not mine.

Quote: I don't think an extra $25,000 in a bank account for any size company is that much money to draw a red flag.
If I can't pay $25,000, I'll notice those additional $25,000 immediatey. If somehow I spent those additional $25,000 before I noticed and can't pay. I would tell my client immediately and work a solution.