u/Humble_Yogurtcloset4

I work with sensitive information. I sometimes write down info that can later be typed onto my work computer. My boyfriend was using one of my notebooks to write on (not in). He began to prepare for an interview he had today at 11pm last night. He had just wrapped up watching the Knicks game, I went to switch the tv from that to something else in the background so I could help him prepare. He began going upstairs with the notebook and I said let me check first to make sure none of my work notes or sensitive info was in that notebook. He got offended and said I was treating him like a criminal and disrespecting him as a man. This turned into a bigger argument about me not supporting him and turning the tv off. He said I care about my job more than I care about him. What the hell, I dont care if you were Jesus Christ its my job to protect the information and I am going to do that regardless. He decides to turn it into an attack on his character. I told him it was over.

TL;DR: I asked to check a notebook for sensitive work info before my boyfriend took it upstairs, and he got offended and accused me of treating him like a criminal.

Turns out they were on a PIP I had no idea about. They had been with the company less than a yr. The PIP was for desk management and metrics. We all know when your desk isnt right your metrics arent right (most of the time). They didnt have the right guidance on how to task things. I began helping them but because we arent able to retask it was going to take additional work. I had no idea they were on a PIP. Their metrics were actually better than mine. After they were fired, I began comparing my metrics to others on the team. I found that this guy who has been with the company over 20yrs is not hitting any of his numbers. In fact, He has 3 pages of overdue activities all the way from March. Now I know he could be on a PIP himself for all I know but I just still do not think its fair this newcomer was fired. The guy who isnt hitting any metrics always has the most to say. I wish I wouldve been able to help sooner.