[il-talk] FW: Another Was I In The Wrong?/Workplace Advice

[joseli at joseliww.us]

watch who you reply too.  That's the only mistake I see here.

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From: "Nicholas" <robertson.nicholas at outlook.com>
To: "NFB of Illinois" <il-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, January 16, 2014 6:06 PM
Subject: [il-talk] FW: Another Was I In The Wrong?/Workplace Advice


>I had to rejoin the list for some reason.  However, the silver lining being 
>that I found lists that I did not come across the first go around.  This 
>being NFB History, Blind Office Professionals, and a few others.  Anyway 
>please view the message below regarding a workplace action.  I would like 
>your advice.
>
> Nicholas S. Robertson, MBA
> Phone: 641.660.2475
> Email: robertson.nicholas at hotmail.com
>            nicholas.robertson2 at va.gov
>
>
>
> From: robertson.nicholas at outlook.com
> To: il-talk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Another Was I In The Wrong?/Workplace Advice
> Date: Thu, 16 Jan 2014 17:23:22 -0500
>
>
>
>
> I just did something today that I've never done before.  I accidently sent 
> a "Reply All" message regarding inaccessibility issues to the entire 
> building instead of my colleague whom is working on 508 issues.  The email 
> also inquired about whom the Ethics Advisor is for the VA/NAC.  I know 
> Hannah (508 Compliance) is working, but her instruction has little to no 
> push regarding this issue.  My thinking is that the Ethics Advisor along 
> with Hannah could put the word out regarding accessibility.  FYI.  I've 
> already contacted Hannah to apologize for any potential wrong doings.
>
> The initial feedback was one person was really upset at me, and the other 
> person said your email was stern and correct.  Person B indicated that the 
> only wrong thing was that I sent a "Reply All".  He then said that worse 
> messages have been sent via that method in the office.  He thinks I should 
> worry not.
>
> I feel as if I am walking on egg shells between biting my tongue as a new 
> employee while fighting for my right for equality in terms of 
> accessibility.  I feel the "powers that be" in the office say the 
> politically correct thing, but do just enough to satisfy their bosses.
>
> It feels good to have some backing, but as if I could have more.  This may 
> be the case more often than not for most people.  What say you?  Thanks 
> for the feedback.
>
>
> Nicholas S. Robertson, MBA
> Phone: 641.660.2475
> Email: robertson.nicholas at hotmail.com
>            nicholas.robertson2 at va.gov
>
>
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