Hijacked Practical Joke

[CJS]

I work for a large manufacturing company with a great group

of guys and we always try to have a little fun along the way.

This includes yanking each others chain from time to time. All

in fun and everybody has a good laugh. But I'm a little worried

about this one because even though I instigated it, it's being

escalated and is now out of my control. Here's the deal. We have

many security policies regarding PC's. One of which is not to leave

your PC "unlocked" when you're away from it. "Bob" left on Friday

and didn't shut off his PC or lock it up via password. So, I sent him

an E-Mail from HIS unsecured computer from the "Stealth Security

Division" informing him of his violation of policy and that this was

being escalated to HR, and his manager, and that any further infractions

could result in termination. My intent was to be in the neighborhood

when he got in so I could see the look on his face and inform him it was

a joke and we'd have a laugh and that would be it. I told his manager

what was up in the event I couldn't be there so that Bob wouldn't twist

in the wind too long. The problem is that his manager has decided to

up the ante by pulling him into his office before I reveal the gag and turning

up the heat before breaking the news. I don't like letting my friends suffer

tooooo long and take the chance that something may be said or done that

can't be undone. So, do I:

A. Let things run their course with Bobs manager and hope he has the

sense to end it before things go too far?

B. Make sure I get to Bob first and break the news on Monday AM as originally

planned?

C. Tell Bob this weekend whats up and plot a double-cross on his manager?

What say Ye????

[Menzies]

I work for a large manufacturing company with a great group

of guys and we always try to have a little fun along the way.

This includes yanking each others chain from time to time. All

in fun and everybody has a good laugh. But I'm a little worried

about this one because even though I instigated it, it's being

escalated and is now out of my control. Here's the deal. We have

many security policies regarding PC's. One of which is not to leave

your PC "unlocked" when you're away from it. "Bob" left on Friday

and didn't shut off his PC or lock it up via password. So, I sent him

an E-Mail from HIS unsecured computer from the "Stealth Security

Division" informing him of his violation of policy and that this was

being escalated to HR, and his manager, and that any further infractions

could result in termination. My intent was to be in the neighborhood

when he got in so I could see the look on his face and inform him it was

a joke and we'd have a laugh and that would be it. I told his manager

what was up in the event I couldn't be there so that Bob wouldn't twist

in the wind too long. The problem is that his manager has decided to

up the ante by pulling him into his office before I reveal the gag and turning

up the heat before breaking the news. I don't like letting my friends suffer

tooooo long and take the chance that something may be said or done that

can't be undone. So, do I:

A. Let things run their course with Bobs manager and hope he has the

sense to end it before things go too far?

B. Make sure I get to Bob first and break the news on Monday AM as originally

planned?

C. Tell Bob this weekend whats up and plot a double-cross on his manager?

What say Ye????

So basically you squealed to his boss that he has broken a company policy?

[CJS]

So basically you're an idiot who can add anything useful to a

converstation?

[Mist-Rest]

CJ,

What did you expect?

I'm going with option B. You better be at work early, perhaps take Bob to breakfast.

[Wolakrab]

This sounds like a practical joke that can turn ugly very quickly.....

I would let him know first thing Monday AM what's going on. Then prepare yourself accordingly.....payback is hell......

[Fishinspot]

you might lose your friend on this one.......

[triumphrick]

I work for a large manufacturing company with a great group

of guys and we always try to have a little fun along the way.

This includes yanking each others chain from time to time. All

in fun and everybody has a good laugh.

OK...I'm believing you work for a good outfit and you guys can get qaway with this kind of stuff. If so, you have nothing to worry about. For now!! If not, and your company is looking to unload someone then..???

[user-name]

Come clean with your friend, what you did (which was pretty dumb) is something that most people will do something as dumb, or worse, in there lifetime, (which I have) if they live long enough. Hopefully the boss didn’t have a hardon for him and it will end up with a cold beer and a few yuks.

[leelindsay]

Well, its past Monday!

What plan did you go with?

Do you still have a buddy?

Or is he going to ?

[Fishinspot]

Well, its past Monday!

What plan did you go with?

Do you still have a buddy?

Or is he going to ?

Should we call out a search party........