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Tom is right not to file a grievance. I am not Management, I am not ITS, nor do I go to Union meetings. The Department I work for makes it quite clear w/their postings and yearly training classes that use of the computers for anything other than that directly related to your jobis strictlyagainst policy - the mere fact of not quiting your job indicates youare in agreement with this policy.It doesn't matter whether you play on the internet while on duty or while on break. At my place of business we have gone thru periods of time when so many were surfing we couldn't get necessary information passed just even within our building in a timely manner.
ITS monitors what sites are being accessed, but I have heard of only once of someone taken down for surfing, and that was because of what he was involved in.There are probably many more than the one I am aware of. ITS is deeply concerned about viruses being introduced, and about leakage of private information. Most probably all of us have done, will keep doing it, some more than others.There are things allowed, some have their e-mail there.
And, you know, most probably the only reason Tom got sat on so hard was because the TPS.gov came down on his supervisor, which meant action did have to be taken.
Perhaps what we need to do is work on TPS.gov to assist us increase our holdings thru private enterprise as Tom is doing with us. Won't they do better if we do better? It isn't like our profits are coming out of their pockets.
Tom, you understand I wouldn't have suspension on your record for the world. I am sorry this happened. However, it sounds like you are going to have a much needed break from the workstation; so enjoy it, work on your Art gallery web page, cleanout closets, work on this site - dream a little - pat