Well..my boss approached me about an hour ago and told me I needed to go to the CEO’s house, about 45mins to an hour away from my house to install the CEO’s laptop, connect to to his wireless network, etc.
I’ve dodged this bullet many times but this time I’m not sure I can..so I need some advice.
I consider this way out of the realm of my job here at my company. Yeah, I know, “duties as assigned” clause in your contract might cover this but in my mind it does not. This is like asking me to pick up his dry cleaning. It has nothing to do with this business or my job.
Now, I could go to him and tell him that this makes me upset, that I don’t want to do it, etc…but if I don’t go..someone is going to have to. And if my boss has to go, well, that might spell trouble for me.
However, I’m a firm believer in doing what I believe is right..and I do not believe this is right. My question is..how to handle this?
Right now I’m half tempted to sit down with my boss and say “I’m not going, this isn’t in my job description and if you push it, I’ll talk to my union rep.” But I’ve learned not to act in haste, specially when you are upset.
I’m sure this isn’t the first time this has come up and I’d appreciate any advice on this issue.
Bill
