Manager Secretly Records 1-On-1 With Employee, Accidentally Sends It to Him

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    r/antiwork u/varijantuew • 22h My manager was secretly recording our 1-1s. He accidentally sent me the summary of our meeting. What should I do?
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    February 13, 2024- Bluedot <emails@bluedothq.com> to me The tool he used to record Names Overview Your meeting recap is ready . is available External Names View meeting recap Summary of our 1-1 Inbox x 5:04 PM (2 hours ago) + J
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    MetamorphicLust. 20h If you want a glimpse at if he had any ill intent, ask him "Hey, I got your email with the video from the meeting. Is there something you wanted me to review?" Watch his reaction. It will be very telling. Reply ... 48.4k
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    swizzasnake • 18h If possible save the recording before you msg him. I'm not in US but I think this is good advice. Via email for the request. And then if he tries a call to "clarify", say you would prefer written correspondence. G 42.9k ↓
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    ItBeMe_For_Real • 16h And not just the link to it. Play it on one device & record with your phone. I wouldn't be surprised if a service like this doesn't allow one to download a recording, at least not without paying. 885
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    Nohokun 16h Simply use a screen recorder including audio obviously. Also there are ways to download any video, audio, images from a web browser but it's more complicated. ... 346
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    swizzasnake • 18h Just an addition in here that I'm a manager and I would NEVER record a 1-2-1! That's an employee's safe space to talk to me ... 487
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    crowngryphon17 • 20h Thank him for the recap-and ask for the same in the future so you can make sure y'all are in "alignment". Might as well have it yourself and make it a better situation for the manager-of he is "managing" you out it won't change and if it was a mistake you'll earn brownie points and be able to reference your meetings in the future ... Reply 999
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    omrek123 17h ● You're right, but reading this makes me really sad 6 4 116
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    Born-Horror-5049 • 22h Where do you live? Most states don't have dual consent laws (i.e. legally, someone doesn't have to tell you they're recording a conversation). Reply 41.9k ↓
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    varijantuew OP • 22h I live in Austin. Need to read about these laws. But what should I do next if it's not legal? ↑ 774 ↓
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    Born-Horror-5049 • 21h Texas is a one party state, so it's legal. I have no idea what you should do. It was poor etiquette but technically there is nothing really actionable about here beyond maybe asking to be informed if future conversations are recorded. 41.6k
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    dinosaurinchinastore • 18h I agree in principle from frankly from a career-related perspective this won't help - it will just anger the manager (who's quite likely insecure to begin with ...) and not help your career in any way. My own advice is to just keep this fact in your memory bank and realize or assume all interactions with your boss are recorded. Assuming it's not an amazing financial opportunity (e.g. 50%+ above what you could earn elsewhere) I would start looking for other jobs as thes
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    DorceeB 20h ● I think this is great. You have a copy of what was said during the 1:1. No more "he said, she said" or misunderstandings. Some states don't require you to give your consent to being recorded. Reply 4 471 ↓
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    anoneenonee • 19h Exactly. I don't see why this would be a concern at all. When it comes to work, it is generally a good thing to have as much corroboration as possible. I assume my work meetings are being recorded even though they're not, and I behave accordingly. If anything it just assures that everyone will remain professional 120
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    jibunkakume • 20h You're in Texas. This is allowed and a standard practice. You should assume you're being recorded at all times at work and when using work communications and devices. Reply 4282 T ...
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    Strict Dare210. 20h Why is everyone conflating legal and standard practice? It's not standard practice to record employee calls without ever acknowledging it. 4 119 ↓
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    varijantuew OP • 20h the system. i don't want to be recorded all the time! 10

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