Originally posted by malvolio
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Interview question - business wanting something stupid
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Originally posted by vwdan View PostOf course not, I'd rather be sat in an expensive beach house somewhere without a care for money. But, ultimately, my allegiance starts and ends with my invoice.
Ref being liable - that's obviously a factor, along with anything illegal or whatever. But, stupid or silly alone? Meh. It's not like Accenture would refuse.
It's an interesting question as to whether if you are ordered to do something you are liable for doing so. Perhaps this case will answer the question.merely at clientco for the entertainmentComment
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Originally posted by BR14 View Postwot, like this?
Superior orders - Wikipediamerely at clientco for the entertainmentComment
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If asked to do anything stupid I escalate to my boss.
Has happened more times than it should....Comment
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Originally posted by eek View PostMrs Eek mentioned this court case last week Magistrates issue fine over tree felling .
It's an interesting question as to whether if you are ordered to do something you are liable for doing so. Perhaps this case will answer the question.
When it comes to your own work - similar questions would be asked. Did you know? Should you have known? Would a reasonable person, of the same skills, known? Did you do due dilligence? Were the orders untruthful or misleading? Etc etc etc.
It's worth noting that few laws would make a distinction between being asked to do something - you're essentially relying on what defences each piece of legislation provides and common law defences.
Buuut, to be honest, I don't really understand the conflation with illegal and stupid in this thread, or what it proves. I'd hope nobody here would knowingly do something illegal - surely it's the grey area that's far more fun.Comment
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Originally posted by vwdan View PostBuuut, to be honest, I don't really understand the conflation with illegal and stupid in this thread, or what it proves. I'd hope nobody here would knowingly do something illegal - surely it's the grey area that's far more fun.Comment
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Originally posted by eek View PostWhich part of that is related to English Criminal law?
but if eveyone else is posting bollolks, why shouldn't i??
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Originally posted by vwdan View PostOrdered to do something *illegal*. I don't think the case will change anything or bring in any kind of new precedent - it will come down to what constitutes negligence, and what constitutes reasonable. A builder wouldn't get taken to court if he builds an extension without planning permission, but does so to his clients plans. On the other hand, he's not going to be able to claim ignorance if the request is to knock down the neighbours conservatory.
When it comes to your own work - similar questions would be asked. Did you know? Should you have known? Would a reasonable person, of the same skills, known? Did you do due dilligence? Were the orders untruthful or misleading? Etc etc etc.
It's worth noting that few laws would make a distinction between being asked to do something - you're essentially relying on what defences each piece of legislation provides and common law defences.
Buuut, to be honest, I don't really understand the conflation with illegal and stupid in this thread, or what it proves. I'd hope nobody here would knowingly do something illegal - surely it's the grey area that's far more fun.merely at clientco for the entertainmentComment
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Originally posted by BrilloPad View PostIf asked to do anything stupid I escalate to my divorce lawyer.
Has happened more times than it should....
FTFYAlways forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much.Comment
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