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Another former Tesla security manager says the company spied on employees

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Re: Another former Tesla security manager says the company spied on employees

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Post by blotter_paper »

ivanhoe wrote: post #40
dylan604 wrote: post #35

Earlier quoted context omitted.

> it seems almost impossible to not use company equipement Why? Just don't do it. If its not work related, stop. If you need to kill some time to stay sane, get up and take a walk to do whatever on your device. I've worked at places where the computer that I used was connected to the production network. It was not connected to the internet at all which meant no email. To get to email, we had to log into a remote syst…

> It was very telling about how much time was wasted throughout the day. Depends on a type of work that one does, for many office jobs today more hours spent working doesn't always translate into more work done. I personally find that taking frequent short breaks surfing web, reading news, checking FB and YT, etc. helps me keep focused and way more productive.

I simultaneously believe that you're correct about short breaks helping focus, that people who understand this effect tend to overestimate it in ways that help them rationalise procrastination, and that the renewed focus gained from a short walk or meditation is probably more helpful than whatever focus is gained from engaging in activities that require the social functions of your brain to kick in.

Re: Another former Tesla security manager says the company spied on employees

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Post by mdorazio »

dymk wrote: post #39
reverend_gonzo wrote: post #33

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Remember the following: HR is not your friend. HRs duty is to the company. If what you need and what the company needs are on the same page, sure, HR is on your side, but if not, they will do whatever it is that benefits and protects the company.

This advice is about as useful as the also ever-present HN saying, “if you’re not paying for it, you’re the product” In other words, entirely useless and just a derailment of the thread.

I disagree. This is a cautionary statement for other people in the same situation as the parent post - if your boss has it out for you, HR is unlikely to have your back. Polish your resume, get an offer somewhere else, be explicit in your exit interview and don't sign any NDAs.

Re: Another former Tesla security manager says the company spied on employees

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Post by gnulinux »

throwawaynonce wrote: post #20
Zelphyr wrote: post #10

As an aside, if you’re using company-provided computers and phones your default behavior should be to assume they are spying on you to the degree that they are recording every action you take in those devices. It’s a spectrum—many companies don’t do this at all—but you would be doing well by yourself by assuming they record and track everything. You should also assume all of your traffic while at the office (if your…

> You should also assume all of your traffic while at the office I fell out with my manager at FANG and she got back at me with the lowest rating possible for the year-end review. I chose to get my concerns across to HR about how this was unfair and challenged them to validate her critical feedback with peer engs. Didn't happen. Instead what followed was, I was investigated for violation of company rules such as putt…

Would you be able to name and shame? Which FANG is this?

Re: Another former Tesla security manager says the company spied on employees

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Post by carlivar »

gnulinux wrote: post #43
throwawaynonce wrote: post #20

Earlier quoted context omitted.

> You should also assume all of your traffic while at the office I fell out with my manager at FANG and she got back at me with the lowest rating possible for the year-end review. I chose to get my concerns across to HR about how this was unfair and challenged them to validate her critical feedback with peer engs. Didn't happen. Instead what followed was, I was investigated for violation of company rules such as putt…

Would you be able to name and shame? Which FANG is this?

Probably signed NDA to get severance.

Re: Another former Tesla security manager says the company spied on employees

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Post by Spooky23 »

throwawaynonce wrote: post #20
Zelphyr wrote: post #10

As an aside, if you’re using company-provided computers and phones your default behavior should be to assume they are spying on you to the degree that they are recording every action you take in those devices. It’s a spectrum—many companies don’t do this at all—but you would be doing well by yourself by assuming they record and track everything. You should also assume all of your traffic while at the office (if your…

> You should also assume all of your traffic while at the office I fell out with my manager at FANG and she got back at me with the lowest rating possible for the year-end review. I chose to get my concerns across to HR about how this was unfair and challenged them to validate her critical feedback with peer engs. Didn't happen. Instead what followed was, I was investigated for violation of company rules such as putt…

First mistake is HR.

HR is not your friend, never engage unless you have air cover from an exec with juice.

Re: Another former Tesla security manager says the company spied on employees

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Post by [deleted] »

Zelphyr wrote: post #10

As an aside, if you’re using company-provided computers and phones your default behavior should be to assume they are spying on you to the degree that they are recording every action you take in those devices. It’s a spectrum—many companies don’t do this at all—but you would be doing well by yourself by assuming they record and track everything. You should also assume all of your traffic while at the office (if your…

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Re: Another former Tesla security manager says the company spied on employees

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Post by [deleted] »

dymk wrote: post #39
reverend_gonzo wrote: post #33

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Remember the following: HR is not your friend. HRs duty is to the company. If what you need and what the company needs are on the same page, sure, HR is on your side, but if not, they will do whatever it is that benefits and protects the company.

This advice is about as useful as the also ever-present HN saying, “if you’re not paying for it, you’re the product” In other words, entirely useless and just a derailment of the thread.

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Re: Another former Tesla security manager says the company spied on employees

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Post by justinjlynn »

dymk wrote: post #39
reverend_gonzo wrote: post #33

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Remember the following: HR is not your friend. HRs duty is to the company. If what you need and what the company needs are on the same page, sure, HR is on your side, but if not, they will do whatever it is that benefits and protects the company.

This advice is about as useful as the also ever-present HN saying, “if you’re not paying for it, you’re the product” In other words, entirely useless and just a derailment of the thread.

I like the saying: "If you look around and don't see a price tag, it may be on the back of your head. Don't forget to bring a few mirrors or a trusted friend with you."
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