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Subject:Using the Boss's (or Company's) resources From:DFIERRO <DFIERRO -at- LANIER -dot- COM> Date:Wed, 27 Sep 1995 12:30:33 EST
Here's a common sense (if good sense IS common) rule:
Ask Permission.
I use my company's resources to print out my homework, access the
internet, phone home, etc.
But first I talked to my boss (note: a good boss) about doing these
things.
Not only can I use my business e-mail to get information on how to do
a better job (after asking permission to do so), I got a modem so I
could remotely access my school account, which has better net surfing
capabilities.
This was my boss's way of encouraging me to become net-literate.
My business contact information will be listed in a newsletter I've
just started editing (STC ITC PIC's "Global Talk").
But first I talked to my boss to get permission to do so.
Different companies have different points of view.
I'm lucky. My company actively trains management to promote employee
excellence.
All I have to do is ask!
Dan Fierro
dfierro -at- lanier -dot- com (work disclaimer)
dfierro -at- sct -dot- edu (academic disclaimer)
danfierro -at- aol -dot- com (this disclaimer is a paid for, non-commercial
announcement)
