Jeff and I talked about what Gary had been doing, all the machinery and equipment he’d had Ben sign for, all the supplies and tools that he’d over-ordered. The weight of the family made me leery about charging him, but I did fire him with no severance. I also told him in no uncertain terms I wouldn’t give him a reference or recommend anyone to hire him.
He was pleading and crying by the time he left my office. I heard from his sister not two minutes afterward. She lit into me, so I told her what he’d done and asked her if I should have him arrested and charged. The silence over the phone was telling. She hadn’t known about Gary’s skimming. I also said her husband and sons had been in on the scams and told her we could prove it. She was angry when she hung up, but not steamed at me.
Jeff
