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So I've been interning for a small company the last year and a half while I finish up school. The pay is well below par, but it's flexible, easy, and close to school so it works.
I graduate in May of this year, and have accepted a job starting in early July. My supervisor is aware of this, and knows of my schedule (I have a small phase-out period). In any case, I said I would be happy to stay on in full capacity until then, and train my putative replacement. We have several long-term projects I've been trying to wrap up and move the system into a state where it would be easy to take control. My supervisor keeps kicking me new projects, that while I can handle, have no hopes of being complete before I leave.
Personally, I dislike the idea of leaving unfinished crap in someone else's lap on both a moral and professional level. My supervisor is certainly aware these won't be completed (I said as much), yet I keep getting these assignments.
I did say both in person and in my letter of resignation that I would be happy to work on anything he felt important, but I think some of these cross the line from ambitious to foolhardy. What should I do?
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So I've been interning for a small company the last year and a half while I finish up school. The pay is well below par, but it's flexible, easy, and close to school so it works.
I graduate in May of this year, and have accepted a job starting in early July. My supervisor is aware of this, and knows of my schedule (I have a small phase-out period). In any case, I said I would be happy to stay on in full capacity until then, and train my putative replacement. We have several long-term projects I've been trying to wrap up and move the system into a state where it would be easy to take control. My supervisor keeps kicking me new projects, that while I can handle, have no hopes of being complete before I leave.
Personally, I dislike the idea of leaving unfinished crap in someone else's lap on both a moral and professional level. My supervisor is certainly aware these won't be completed (I said as much), yet I keep getting these assignments.
I did say both in person and in my letter of resignation that I would be happy to work on anything he felt important, but I think some of these cross the line from ambitious to foolhardy. What should I do?
management communication resignation planning
asked Mar 13 '16 at 13:50
agentroadkill
979613
@JoeStrazzere I think my caution stems from when I came on board and found my predecessor had multiple backdoors and undocumented procedures and security holes. I think my time would be better-spent buttoning everything down. I guess you're right though... At the end of the day the guy with the checkbook makes the call
– agentroadkill
Mar 13 '16 at 14:12
@JoeStrazzere I didn't create any, no. Much of my time has been spent modifying architecture to comply with SOP. Right now there are some in-flights and undocumented features etc. in my head that's I'd like to wrap up and fully document before leaving
– agentroadkill
Mar 13 '16 at 18:26
You are doing everything in a highly ethical and professional manner. The fact that they are kicking you new projects is not your fault, nor your concern. The best that you can do is meticulously document everything so that if something is left half-finished the next person can pick it up with little difficulty
– Richard U
Mar 14 '16 at 12:59
@agentroadkill "found my predecessor had multiple backdoors and undocumented procedures" - Your predecessor actually left backdoors, as in intentional ways to get into the system? That seems quite suspicious. Mistaken security holes is one thing, but leaving an unauthorized backdoor in someone else's system...
– Brandin
Mar 14 '16 at 13:53
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@Brandin, having held two systems administrator jobs at a financial and then medical firm, you'd be amazed the things I've seen
– agentroadkill
Mar 14 '16 at 14:12
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So I've been interning for a small company the last year and a half while I finish up school. The pay is well below par, but it's flexible, easy, and close to school so it works.
I graduate in May of this year, and have accepted a job starting in early July. My supervisor is aware of this, and knows of my schedule (I have a small phase-out period). In any case, I said I would be happy to stay on in full capacity until then, and train my putative replacement. We have several long-term projects I've been trying to wrap up and move the system into a state where it would be easy to take control. My supervisor keeps kicking me new projects, that while I can handle, have no hopes of being complete before I leave.
Personally, I dislike the idea of leaving unfinished crap in someone else's lap on both a moral and professional level. My supervisor is certainly aware these won't be completed (I said as much), yet I keep getting these assignments.
I did say both in person and in my letter of resignation that I would be happy to work on anything he felt important, but I think some of these cross the line from ambitious to foolhardy. What should I do?
management communication resignation planning
asked Mar 13 '16 at 13:50
agentroadkill
979613
So I've been interning for a small company the last year and a half while I finish up school. The pay is well below par, but it's flexible, easy, and close to school so it works.
I graduate in May of this year, and have accepted a job starting in early July. My supervisor is aware of this, and knows of my schedule (I have a small phase-out period). In any case, I said I would be happy to stay on in full capacity until then, and train my putative replacement. We have several long-term projects I've been trying to wrap up and move the system into a state where it would be easy to take control. My supervisor keeps kicking me new projects, that while I can handle, have no hopes of being complete before I leave.
Personally, I dislike the idea of leaving unfinished crap in someone else's lap on both a moral and professional level. My supervisor is certainly aware these won't be completed (I said as much), yet I keep getting these assignments.
I did say both in person and in my letter of resignation that I would be happy to work on anything he felt important, but I think some of these cross the line from ambitious to foolhardy. What should I do?
management communication resignation planning
asked Mar 13 '16 at 13:50
agentroadkill
979613
asked Mar 13 '16 at 13:50
agentroadkill
979613
asked Mar 13 '16 at 13:50
agentroadkill
979613
asked Mar 13 '16 at 13:50
agentroadkill
979613
979613
@JoeStrazzere I think my caution stems from when I came on board and found my predecessor had multiple backdoors and undocumented procedures and security holes. I think my time would be better-spent buttoning everything down. I guess you're right though... At the end of the day the guy with the checkbook makes the call
– agentroadkill
Mar 13 '16 at 14:12
@JoeStrazzere I didn't create any, no. Much of my time has been spent modifying architecture to comply with SOP. Right now there are some in-flights and undocumented features etc. in my head that's I'd like to wrap up and fully document before leaving
– agentroadkill
Mar 13 '16 at 18:26
You are doing everything in a highly ethical and professional manner. The fact that they are kicking you new projects is not your fault, nor your concern. The best that you can do is meticulously document everything so that if something is left half-finished the next person can pick it up with little difficulty
– Richard U
Mar 14 '16 at 12:59
@agentroadkill "found my predecessor had multiple backdoors and undocumented procedures" - Your predecessor actually left backdoors, as in intentional ways to get into the system? That seems quite suspicious. Mistaken security holes is one thing, but leaving an unauthorized backdoor in someone else's system...
– Brandin
Mar 14 '16 at 13:53
1
@Brandin, having held two systems administrator jobs at a financial and then medical firm, you'd be amazed the things I've seen
– agentroadkill
Mar 14 '16 at 14:12
suggest improvements |Â
@JoeStrazzere I think my caution stems from when I came on board and found my predecessor had multiple backdoors and undocumented procedures and security holes. I think my time would be better-spent buttoning everything down. I guess you're right though... At the end of the day the guy with the checkbook makes the call
– agentroadkill
Mar 13 '16 at 14:12
@JoeStrazzere I didn't create any, no. Much of my time has been spent modifying architecture to comply with SOP. Right now there are some in-flights and undocumented features etc. in my head that's I'd like to wrap up and fully document before leaving
– agentroadkill
Mar 13 '16 at 18:26
You are doing everything in a highly ethical and professional manner. The fact that they are kicking you new projects is not your fault, nor your concern. The best that you can do is meticulously document everything so that if something is left half-finished the next person can pick it up with little difficulty
– Richard U
Mar 14 '16 at 12:59
@agentroadkill "found my predecessor had multiple backdoors and undocumented procedures" - Your predecessor actually left backdoors, as in intentional ways to get into the system? That seems quite suspicious. Mistaken security holes is one thing, but leaving an unauthorized backdoor in someone else's system...
– Brandin
Mar 14 '16 at 13:53
1
@Brandin, having held two systems administrator jobs at a financial and then medical firm, you'd be amazed the things I've seen
– agentroadkill
Mar 14 '16 at 14:12
@JoeStrazzere I think my caution stems from when I came on board and found my predecessor had multiple backdoors and undocumented procedures and security holes. I think my time would be better-spent buttoning everything down. I guess you're right though... At the end of the day the guy with the checkbook makes the call
– agentroadkill
Mar 13 '16 at 14:12
@JoeStrazzere I think my caution stems from when I came on board and found my predecessor had multiple backdoors and undocumented procedures and security holes. I think my time would be better-spent buttoning everything down. I guess you're right though... At the end of the day the guy with the checkbook makes the call
– agentroadkill
Mar 13 '16 at 14:12
@JoeStrazzere I didn't create any, no. Much of my time has been spent modifying architecture to comply with SOP. Right now there are some in-flights and undocumented features etc. in my head that's I'd like to wrap up and fully document before leaving
– agentroadkill
Mar 13 '16 at 18:26
@JoeStrazzere I didn't create any, no. Much of my time has been spent modifying architecture to comply with SOP. Right now there are some in-flights and undocumented features etc. in my head that's I'd like to wrap up and fully document before leaving
– agentroadkill
Mar 13 '16 at 18:26
You are doing everything in a highly ethical and professional manner. The fact that they are kicking you new projects is not your fault, nor your concern. The best that you can do is meticulously document everything so that if something is left half-finished the next person can pick it up with little difficulty
– Richard U
Mar 14 '16 at 12:59
You are doing everything in a highly ethical and professional manner. The fact that they are kicking you new projects is not your fault, nor your concern. The best that you can do is meticulously document everything so that if something is left half-finished the next person can pick it up with little difficulty
– Richard U
Mar 14 '16 at 12:59
@agentroadkill "found my predecessor had multiple backdoors and undocumented procedures" - Your predecessor actually left backdoors, as in intentional ways to get into the system? That seems quite suspicious. Mistaken security holes is one thing, but leaving an unauthorized backdoor in someone else's system...
– Brandin
Mar 14 '16 at 13:53
@agentroadkill "found my predecessor had multiple backdoors and undocumented procedures" - Your predecessor actually left backdoors, as in intentional ways to get into the system? That seems quite suspicious. Mistaken security holes is one thing, but leaving an unauthorized backdoor in someone else's system...
– Brandin
Mar 14 '16 at 13:53
1
1
@Brandin, having held two systems administrator jobs at a financial and then medical firm, you'd be amazed the things I've seen
– agentroadkill
Mar 14 '16 at 14:12
@Brandin, having held two systems administrator jobs at a financial and then medical firm, you'd be amazed the things I've seen
– agentroadkill
Mar 14 '16 at 14:12
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You don't need to manage your exit. That is part of your manager's job.
You can, and should, make a list of your current tasks and how long you expect them to take. The list should include both what you see as necessary hand-over work, such as writing notes on the current state of each project, and also any new tasks your manager has assigned.
If the total estimated time is greater than your remaining work time, discuss the list with your manager to get guidance on priorities. It may be the case that some of the new work is higher priority than cleaning up some of your prior tasks.
answered Mar 13 '16 at 16:20
Patricia Shanahan
16.2k53256
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I upvoted, but wanted to reinforce what Patricia said: I agree that it's your manager's job, but also wanted to add that you should care about your "personal brand" even if you're leaving. All of the points she makes above are good. Have strong ethics, and leave with them singing your praises.
– Baronz
Mar 13 '16 at 18:14
+1 spot on, it's not your problem, once you have one foot out the door, focus on the next step in your life/career.
– Kilisi
Mar 14 '16 at 10:11
In line with what @Baronz said, if there are aspects of the job, project or transition, you should let the manager know about them.
– user8365
Mar 14 '16 at 16:29
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up vote
5
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Yes starting new stuff is probably not the best use of your time compared to closing out existing projects. But all that matters is what your supervisor thinks. If you have communicated that you cannot complete the task before your end date then you have done all you can.
answered Mar 13 '16 at 15:25
paparazzo
33.3k657106
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It's a good habit to keep projects in a state where someone could take over, for any number of reasons. So an overview of what needs to be done, with some parts stubbed out, is appropriate. As you move to larger teams, business needs and personnel changes will require that people shift projects. This is a great opportunity to focus on that aspect of work.
answered Mar 13 '16 at 16:09
jimm101
11.6k72753
1
It would pretty much be impossible to leave most jobs if everything had to be finished first. And in almost 40 years in the workplace, I have never once seen the replacement hired and on board before the person left. They don't want to pay two salaries at the same time.
– HLGEM
Mar 16 '16 at 19:44
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3 Answers
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3 Answers
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You don't need to manage your exit. That is part of your manager's job.
You can, and should, make a list of your current tasks and how long you expect them to take. The list should include both what you see as necessary hand-over work, such as writing notes on the current state of each project, and also any new tasks your manager has assigned.
If the total estimated time is greater than your remaining work time, discuss the list with your manager to get guidance on priorities. It may be the case that some of the new work is higher priority than cleaning up some of your prior tasks.
answered Mar 13 '16 at 16:20
Patricia Shanahan
16.2k53256
1
I upvoted, but wanted to reinforce what Patricia said: I agree that it's your manager's job, but also wanted to add that you should care about your "personal brand" even if you're leaving. All of the points she makes above are good. Have strong ethics, and leave with them singing your praises.
– Baronz
Mar 13 '16 at 18:14
+1 spot on, it's not your problem, once you have one foot out the door, focus on the next step in your life/career.
– Kilisi
Mar 14 '16 at 10:11
In line with what @Baronz said, if there are aspects of the job, project or transition, you should let the manager know about them.
– user8365
Mar 14 '16 at 16:29
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
7
down vote
accepted
You don't need to manage your exit. That is part of your manager's job.
You can, and should, make a list of your current tasks and how long you expect them to take. The list should include both what you see as necessary hand-over work, such as writing notes on the current state of each project, and also any new tasks your manager has assigned.
If the total estimated time is greater than your remaining work time, discuss the list with your manager to get guidance on priorities. It may be the case that some of the new work is higher priority than cleaning up some of your prior tasks.
answered Mar 13 '16 at 16:20
Patricia Shanahan
16.2k53256
1
I upvoted, but wanted to reinforce what Patricia said: I agree that it's your manager's job, but also wanted to add that you should care about your "personal brand" even if you're leaving. All of the points she makes above are good. Have strong ethics, and leave with them singing your praises.
– Baronz
Mar 13 '16 at 18:14
+1 spot on, it's not your problem, once you have one foot out the door, focus on the next step in your life/career.
– Kilisi
Mar 14 '16 at 10:11
In line with what @Baronz said, if there are aspects of the job, project or transition, you should let the manager know about them.
– user8365
Mar 14 '16 at 16:29
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
7
down vote
accepted
up vote
7
down vote
accepted
You don't need to manage your exit. That is part of your manager's job.
You can, and should, make a list of your current tasks and how long you expect them to take. The list should include both what you see as necessary hand-over work, such as writing notes on the current state of each project, and also any new tasks your manager has assigned.
If the total estimated time is greater than your remaining work time, discuss the list with your manager to get guidance on priorities. It may be the case that some of the new work is higher priority than cleaning up some of your prior tasks.
answered Mar 13 '16 at 16:20
Patricia Shanahan
16.2k53256
You don't need to manage your exit. That is part of your manager's job.
You can, and should, make a list of your current tasks and how long you expect them to take. The list should include both what you see as necessary hand-over work, such as writing notes on the current state of each project, and also any new tasks your manager has assigned.
If the total estimated time is greater than your remaining work time, discuss the list with your manager to get guidance on priorities. It may be the case that some of the new work is higher priority than cleaning up some of your prior tasks.
answered Mar 13 '16 at 16:20
Patricia Shanahan
16.2k53256
answered Mar 13 '16 at 16:20
Patricia Shanahan
16.2k53256
answered Mar 13 '16 at 16:20
Patricia Shanahan
16.2k53256
answered Mar 13 '16 at 16:20
Patricia Shanahan
16.2k53256
16.2k53256
1
I upvoted, but wanted to reinforce what Patricia said: I agree that it's your manager's job, but also wanted to add that you should care about your "personal brand" even if you're leaving. All of the points she makes above are good. Have strong ethics, and leave with them singing your praises.
– Baronz
Mar 13 '16 at 18:14
+1 spot on, it's not your problem, once you have one foot out the door, focus on the next step in your life/career.
– Kilisi
Mar 14 '16 at 10:11
In line with what @Baronz said, if there are aspects of the job, project or transition, you should let the manager know about them.
– user8365
Mar 14 '16 at 16:29
suggest improvements |Â
1
I upvoted, but wanted to reinforce what Patricia said: I agree that it's your manager's job, but also wanted to add that you should care about your "personal brand" even if you're leaving. All of the points she makes above are good. Have strong ethics, and leave with them singing your praises.
– Baronz
Mar 13 '16 at 18:14
+1 spot on, it's not your problem, once you have one foot out the door, focus on the next step in your life/career.
– Kilisi
Mar 14 '16 at 10:11
In line with what @Baronz said, if there are aspects of the job, project or transition, you should let the manager know about them.
– user8365
Mar 14 '16 at 16:29
1
1
I upvoted, but wanted to reinforce what Patricia said: I agree that it's your manager's job, but also wanted to add that you should care about your "personal brand" even if you're leaving. All of the points she makes above are good. Have strong ethics, and leave with them singing your praises.
– Baronz
Mar 13 '16 at 18:14
I upvoted, but wanted to reinforce what Patricia said: I agree that it's your manager's job, but also wanted to add that you should care about your "personal brand" even if you're leaving. All of the points she makes above are good. Have strong ethics, and leave with them singing your praises.
– Baronz
Mar 13 '16 at 18:14
+1 spot on, it's not your problem, once you have one foot out the door, focus on the next step in your life/career.
– Kilisi
Mar 14 '16 at 10:11
+1 spot on, it's not your problem, once you have one foot out the door, focus on the next step in your life/career.
– Kilisi
Mar 14 '16 at 10:11
In line with what @Baronz said, if there are aspects of the job, project or transition, you should let the manager know about them.
– user8365
Mar 14 '16 at 16:29
In line with what @Baronz said, if there are aspects of the job, project or transition, you should let the manager know about them.
– user8365
Mar 14 '16 at 16:29
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
5
down vote
Yes starting new stuff is probably not the best use of your time compared to closing out existing projects. But all that matters is what your supervisor thinks. If you have communicated that you cannot complete the task before your end date then you have done all you can.
answered Mar 13 '16 at 15:25
paparazzo
33.3k657106
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
5
down vote
Yes starting new stuff is probably not the best use of your time compared to closing out existing projects. But all that matters is what your supervisor thinks. If you have communicated that you cannot complete the task before your end date then you have done all you can.
answered Mar 13 '16 at 15:25
paparazzo
33.3k657106
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
5
down vote
up vote
5
down vote
Yes starting new stuff is probably not the best use of your time compared to closing out existing projects. But all that matters is what your supervisor thinks. If you have communicated that you cannot complete the task before your end date then you have done all you can.
answered Mar 13 '16 at 15:25
paparazzo
33.3k657106
Yes starting new stuff is probably not the best use of your time compared to closing out existing projects. But all that matters is what your supervisor thinks. If you have communicated that you cannot complete the task before your end date then you have done all you can.
answered Mar 13 '16 at 15:25
paparazzo
33.3k657106
edited Mar 13 '16 at 16:36
answered Mar 13 '16 at 15:25
paparazzo
33.3k657106
answered Mar 13 '16 at 15:25
paparazzo
33.3k657106
answered Mar 13 '16 at 15:25
paparazzo
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33.3k657106
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suggest improvements |Â
up vote
3
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It's a good habit to keep projects in a state where someone could take over, for any number of reasons. So an overview of what needs to be done, with some parts stubbed out, is appropriate. As you move to larger teams, business needs and personnel changes will require that people shift projects. This is a great opportunity to focus on that aspect of work.
answered Mar 13 '16 at 16:09
jimm101
11.6k72753
1
It would pretty much be impossible to leave most jobs if everything had to be finished first. And in almost 40 years in the workplace, I have never once seen the replacement hired and on board before the person left. They don't want to pay two salaries at the same time.
– HLGEM
Mar 16 '16 at 19:44
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
3
down vote
It's a good habit to keep projects in a state where someone could take over, for any number of reasons. So an overview of what needs to be done, with some parts stubbed out, is appropriate. As you move to larger teams, business needs and personnel changes will require that people shift projects. This is a great opportunity to focus on that aspect of work.
answered Mar 13 '16 at 16:09
jimm101
11.6k72753
1
It would pretty much be impossible to leave most jobs if everything had to be finished first. And in almost 40 years in the workplace, I have never once seen the replacement hired and on board before the person left. They don't want to pay two salaries at the same time.
– HLGEM
Mar 16 '16 at 19:44
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
3
down vote
up vote
3
down vote
It's a good habit to keep projects in a state where someone could take over, for any number of reasons. So an overview of what needs to be done, with some parts stubbed out, is appropriate. As you move to larger teams, business needs and personnel changes will require that people shift projects. This is a great opportunity to focus on that aspect of work.
answered Mar 13 '16 at 16:09
jimm101
11.6k72753
It's a good habit to keep projects in a state where someone could take over, for any number of reasons. So an overview of what needs to be done, with some parts stubbed out, is appropriate. As you move to larger teams, business needs and personnel changes will require that people shift projects. This is a great opportunity to focus on that aspect of work.
answered Mar 13 '16 at 16:09
jimm101
11.6k72753
answered Mar 13 '16 at 16:09
jimm101
11.6k72753
answered Mar 13 '16 at 16:09
jimm101
11.6k72753
answered Mar 13 '16 at 16:09
jimm101
11.6k72753
11.6k72753
1
It would pretty much be impossible to leave most jobs if everything had to be finished first. And in almost 40 years in the workplace, I have never once seen the replacement hired and on board before the person left. They don't want to pay two salaries at the same time.
– HLGEM
Mar 16 '16 at 19:44
suggest improvements |Â
1
It would pretty much be impossible to leave most jobs if everything had to be finished first. And in almost 40 years in the workplace, I have never once seen the replacement hired and on board before the person left. They don't want to pay two salaries at the same time.
– HLGEM
Mar 16 '16 at 19:44
1
1
It would pretty much be impossible to leave most jobs if everything had to be finished first. And in almost 40 years in the workplace, I have never once seen the replacement hired and on board before the person left. They don't want to pay two salaries at the same time.
– HLGEM
Mar 16 '16 at 19:44
It would pretty much be impossible to leave most jobs if everything had to be finished first. And in almost 40 years in the workplace, I have never once seen the replacement hired and on board before the person left. They don't want to pay two salaries at the same time.
– HLGEM
Mar 16 '16 at 19:44
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@JoeStrazzere I think my caution stems from when I came on board and found my predecessor had multiple backdoors and undocumented procedures and security holes. I think my time would be better-spent buttoning everything down. I guess you're right though... At the end of the day the guy with the checkbook makes the call
– agentroadkill
Mar 13 '16 at 14:12
@JoeStrazzere I didn't create any, no. Much of my time has been spent modifying architecture to comply with SOP. Right now there are some in-flights and undocumented features etc. in my head that's I'd like to wrap up and fully document before leaving
– agentroadkill
Mar 13 '16 at 18:26
You are doing everything in a highly ethical and professional manner. The fact that they are kicking you new projects is not your fault, nor your concern. The best that you can do is meticulously document everything so that if something is left half-finished the next person can pick it up with little difficulty
– Richard U
Mar 14 '16 at 12:59
@agentroadkill "found my predecessor had multiple backdoors and undocumented procedures" - Your predecessor actually left backdoors, as in intentional ways to get into the system? That seems quite suspicious. Mistaken security holes is one thing, but leaving an unauthorized backdoor in someone else's system...
– Brandin
Mar 14 '16 at 13:53
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@Brandin, having held two systems administrator jobs at a financial and then medical firm, you'd be amazed the things I've seen
– agentroadkill
Mar 14 '16 at 14:12