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I have installed a computer game on my office machine. After the working hours, I am playing games.
Is this ethically ok? Or am I misusing my freedom in my workplace?
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asked Jun 1 '16 at 13:19
Jude Niroshan
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closed as off-topic by Thomas Owens, gnat, Kate Gregory, David K, IDrinkandIKnowThings Jun 1 '16 at 14:36
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I have installed a computer game on my office machine. After the working hours, I am playing games.
Is this ethically ok? Or am I misusing my freedom in my workplace?
work-environment
asked Jun 1 '16 at 13:19
Jude Niroshan
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closed as off-topic by Thomas Owens, gnat, Kate Gregory, David K, IDrinkandIKnowThings Jun 1 '16 at 14:36
This question appears to be off-topic. The users who voted to close gave this specific reason:
- "Questions seeking advice on company-specific regulations, agreements, or policies should be directed to your manager or HR department. Questions that address only a specific company or position are of limited use to future visitors. Questions seeking legal advice should be directed to legal professionals. For more information, click here." – Thomas Owens, gnat, Kate Gregory, David K, IDrinkandIKnowThings
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What does your company policy say? Some companies don't care what you install on your work computer. Others simply have rules that you must only install legally obtained software. And others don't let you install any unapproved software at all. If you aren't sure, talk to your manager.
– Thomas Owens
Jun 1 '16 at 13:22
Are you working in game journalism or game development where playing games is part of your job?
– Philipp
Jun 1 '16 at 13:40
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this begs the qeustion why are you at work after working hours? And is it a legal copy of the game?
– Raoul Mensink
Jun 1 '16 at 13:50
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@Raoul yes. I do play after working hours. It is not a legal copy.
– Jude Niroshan
Jun 1 '16 at 14:11
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@CrazyNinja Even the most relaxed rules I've ever seen on personal use of workstations prohibit installing unlicensed software.
– Patricia Shanahan
Jun 1 '16 at 14:14
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I have installed a computer game on my office machine. After the working hours, I am playing games.
Is this ethically ok? Or am I misusing my freedom in my workplace?
work-environment
asked Jun 1 '16 at 13:19
Jude Niroshan
76531223
I have installed a computer game on my office machine. After the working hours, I am playing games.
Is this ethically ok? Or am I misusing my freedom in my workplace?
work-environment
asked Jun 1 '16 at 13:19
Jude Niroshan
76531223
asked Jun 1 '16 at 13:19
Jude Niroshan
76531223
asked Jun 1 '16 at 13:19
Jude Niroshan
76531223
asked Jun 1 '16 at 13:19
Jude Niroshan
76531223
76531223
closed as off-topic by Thomas Owens, gnat, Kate Gregory, David K, IDrinkandIKnowThings Jun 1 '16 at 14:36
This question appears to be off-topic. The users who voted to close gave this specific reason:
- "Questions seeking advice on company-specific regulations, agreements, or policies should be directed to your manager or HR department. Questions that address only a specific company or position are of limited use to future visitors. Questions seeking legal advice should be directed to legal professionals. For more information, click here." – Thomas Owens, gnat, Kate Gregory, David K, IDrinkandIKnowThings
closed as off-topic by Thomas Owens, gnat, Kate Gregory, David K, IDrinkandIKnowThings Jun 1 '16 at 14:36
This question appears to be off-topic. The users who voted to close gave this specific reason:
- "Questions seeking advice on company-specific regulations, agreements, or policies should be directed to your manager or HR department. Questions that address only a specific company or position are of limited use to future visitors. Questions seeking legal advice should be directed to legal professionals. For more information, click here." – Thomas Owens, gnat, Kate Gregory, David K, IDrinkandIKnowThings
10
What does your company policy say? Some companies don't care what you install on your work computer. Others simply have rules that you must only install legally obtained software. And others don't let you install any unapproved software at all. If you aren't sure, talk to your manager.
– Thomas Owens
Jun 1 '16 at 13:22
Are you working in game journalism or game development where playing games is part of your job?
– Philipp
Jun 1 '16 at 13:40
4
this begs the qeustion why are you at work after working hours? And is it a legal copy of the game?
– Raoul Mensink
Jun 1 '16 at 13:50
1
@Raoul yes. I do play after working hours. It is not a legal copy.
– Jude Niroshan
Jun 1 '16 at 14:11
1
@CrazyNinja Even the most relaxed rules I've ever seen on personal use of workstations prohibit installing unlicensed software.
– Patricia Shanahan
Jun 1 '16 at 14:14
 |Â
show 5 more comments
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What does your company policy say? Some companies don't care what you install on your work computer. Others simply have rules that you must only install legally obtained software. And others don't let you install any unapproved software at all. If you aren't sure, talk to your manager.
– Thomas Owens
Jun 1 '16 at 13:22
Are you working in game journalism or game development where playing games is part of your job?
– Philipp
Jun 1 '16 at 13:40
4
this begs the qeustion why are you at work after working hours? And is it a legal copy of the game?
– Raoul Mensink
Jun 1 '16 at 13:50
1
@Raoul yes. I do play after working hours. It is not a legal copy.
– Jude Niroshan
Jun 1 '16 at 14:11
1
@CrazyNinja Even the most relaxed rules I've ever seen on personal use of workstations prohibit installing unlicensed software.
– Patricia Shanahan
Jun 1 '16 at 14:14
10
10
What does your company policy say? Some companies don't care what you install on your work computer. Others simply have rules that you must only install legally obtained software. And others don't let you install any unapproved software at all. If you aren't sure, talk to your manager.
– Thomas Owens
Jun 1 '16 at 13:22
What does your company policy say? Some companies don't care what you install on your work computer. Others simply have rules that you must only install legally obtained software. And others don't let you install any unapproved software at all. If you aren't sure, talk to your manager.
– Thomas Owens
Jun 1 '16 at 13:22
Are you working in game journalism or game development where playing games is part of your job?
– Philipp
Jun 1 '16 at 13:40
Are you working in game journalism or game development where playing games is part of your job?
– Philipp
Jun 1 '16 at 13:40
4
4
this begs the qeustion why are you at work after working hours? And is it a legal copy of the game?
– Raoul Mensink
Jun 1 '16 at 13:50
this begs the qeustion why are you at work after working hours? And is it a legal copy of the game?
– Raoul Mensink
Jun 1 '16 at 13:50
1
1
@Raoul yes. I do play after working hours. It is not a legal copy.
– Jude Niroshan
Jun 1 '16 at 14:11
@Raoul yes. I do play after working hours. It is not a legal copy.
– Jude Niroshan
Jun 1 '16 at 14:11
1
1
@CrazyNinja Even the most relaxed rules I've ever seen on personal use of workstations prohibit installing unlicensed software.
– Patricia Shanahan
Jun 1 '16 at 14:14
@CrazyNinja Even the most relaxed rules I've ever seen on personal use of workstations prohibit installing unlicensed software.
– Patricia Shanahan
Jun 1 '16 at 14:14
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In most workplaces this would be a big no-no, and probably a terminable offense if you were to be found out.
Your company owns the machine, the software running on it, and has the right to read every file on it. They could legally keep track of every key you push, even so far as storing your personal passwords if you input them on your work machine - most places don't, but they could.
By installing software they're not aware of you're opening the door to potential security threats, or legal liability (is the game pirated, for example?)
Furthermore, it's a game. Most employers will take a very dim view of their employees using their work machines to run video games.
Now, you may work for a very informal, or friendly sort of person who OK's this sort of thing, but the fact that you're asking this question makes me believe that you've done this behind your boss's back, which is never a good idea.
edited Jun 1 '16 at 14:37
IDrinkandIKnowThings
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answered Jun 1 '16 at 13:26
AndreiROM
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Its worth noting that surveillance of employees on company machines is largely illegal in most of the EU, so there they can't know what websites you visit, and certainly can't know your passwords, without your prior written consent (which can not be used as reason not to hire or as reason to fire). IANAL though
– Magisch
Jun 1 '16 at 13:44
"probably a fireable offense" Bit mute since an at will employee can be fired anyways so even if it wasnt they still could. Also the fact that he can install games is a bad Management of his user rights.
– Raoul Mensink
Jun 1 '16 at 13:54
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@RaoulMensink Stick to your guns man, everyone who posts here is subject to American labor law. Even people from Sri Lanka.
– Myles
Jun 1 '16 at 14:18
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@Myles Eh? I'm most definitely not subject to American labour law and I'm pretty sure that many others here are not either...
– Marv Mills
Jun 1 '16 at 16:15
3
@MarvMills - myles was making a sarcastic comment because Raoul is not accounting for anyone else not working in the US.
– AndreiROM
Jun 1 '16 at 16:56
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In situations like this, I find the best rule of thumb is "Am I asking an anonymous internet community or my line manager for clarification of whether is this okay"...
More seriously, unless you have a job where you are simply required to be in your place of work for periods of time in case something happens (like a night guard or something), then you are using work's resources to play computer games. Unless you've explicitly been told that's okay, it probably isn't.
Go ask your manager.
answered Jun 1 '16 at 13:29
Maladictus
40829
Wish I could upvote this 10 times so it was higher than the other answers which make gross assumptions rather than giving the correct answer, which is that this is 100% company-specific (which, of course, is why the question was put on hold).
– Carson63000
Jun 2 '16 at 2:05
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The phrase "wrong on so many levels" comes to mind.
A place I worked for would fire you for attaching a smart phone to your machine to charge.
Get the game off ASAP and hope they don't already know.
- It's misuse of company property
- It's introducing unauthorized software to a company machine
- It's a breach of trust between you and your manager
- It's a security risk
- It's setting yourself up to be terminated for any of the above reasons.
Plus, it just plain looks bad. There's a game on your system. Now PROVE you haven't been playing it on company time. You can't. That, my friend is a problem.
When I've been management, I've actually been pretty forgiving about such things, but I'm the exception, not the rule. Most employers will assume you've just been slacking.
Now, even if you've been doing it after work, you are still using company property in an unauthorized fashion. There is no way you look good in this matter.
Get a smart phone and play games on that. Keep the company equipment clean.
answered Jun 1 '16 at 13:37
Richard U
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3 Answers
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oldest
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down vote
accepted
In most workplaces this would be a big no-no, and probably a terminable offense if you were to be found out.
Your company owns the machine, the software running on it, and has the right to read every file on it. They could legally keep track of every key you push, even so far as storing your personal passwords if you input them on your work machine - most places don't, but they could.
By installing software they're not aware of you're opening the door to potential security threats, or legal liability (is the game pirated, for example?)
Furthermore, it's a game. Most employers will take a very dim view of their employees using their work machines to run video games.
Now, you may work for a very informal, or friendly sort of person who OK's this sort of thing, but the fact that you're asking this question makes me believe that you've done this behind your boss's back, which is never a good idea.
edited Jun 1 '16 at 14:37
IDrinkandIKnowThings
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answered Jun 1 '16 at 13:26
AndreiROM
44.1k21101173
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Its worth noting that surveillance of employees on company machines is largely illegal in most of the EU, so there they can't know what websites you visit, and certainly can't know your passwords, without your prior written consent (which can not be used as reason not to hire or as reason to fire). IANAL though
– Magisch
Jun 1 '16 at 13:44
"probably a fireable offense" Bit mute since an at will employee can be fired anyways so even if it wasnt they still could. Also the fact that he can install games is a bad Management of his user rights.
– Raoul Mensink
Jun 1 '16 at 13:54
4
@RaoulMensink Stick to your guns man, everyone who posts here is subject to American labor law. Even people from Sri Lanka.
– Myles
Jun 1 '16 at 14:18
2
@Myles Eh? I'm most definitely not subject to American labour law and I'm pretty sure that many others here are not either...
– Marv Mills
Jun 1 '16 at 16:15
3
@MarvMills - myles was making a sarcastic comment because Raoul is not accounting for anyone else not working in the US.
– AndreiROM
Jun 1 '16 at 16:56
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up vote
10
down vote
accepted
In most workplaces this would be a big no-no, and probably a terminable offense if you were to be found out.
Your company owns the machine, the software running on it, and has the right to read every file on it. They could legally keep track of every key you push, even so far as storing your personal passwords if you input them on your work machine - most places don't, but they could.
By installing software they're not aware of you're opening the door to potential security threats, or legal liability (is the game pirated, for example?)
Furthermore, it's a game. Most employers will take a very dim view of their employees using their work machines to run video games.
Now, you may work for a very informal, or friendly sort of person who OK's this sort of thing, but the fact that you're asking this question makes me believe that you've done this behind your boss's back, which is never a good idea.
edited Jun 1 '16 at 14:37
IDrinkandIKnowThings
43.7k1397187
answered Jun 1 '16 at 13:26
AndreiROM
44.1k21101173
5
Its worth noting that surveillance of employees on company machines is largely illegal in most of the EU, so there they can't know what websites you visit, and certainly can't know your passwords, without your prior written consent (which can not be used as reason not to hire or as reason to fire). IANAL though
– Magisch
Jun 1 '16 at 13:44
"probably a fireable offense" Bit mute since an at will employee can be fired anyways so even if it wasnt they still could. Also the fact that he can install games is a bad Management of his user rights.
– Raoul Mensink
Jun 1 '16 at 13:54
4
@RaoulMensink Stick to your guns man, everyone who posts here is subject to American labor law. Even people from Sri Lanka.
– Myles
Jun 1 '16 at 14:18
2
@Myles Eh? I'm most definitely not subject to American labour law and I'm pretty sure that many others here are not either...
– Marv Mills
Jun 1 '16 at 16:15
3
@MarvMills - myles was making a sarcastic comment because Raoul is not accounting for anyone else not working in the US.
– AndreiROM
Jun 1 '16 at 16:56
 |Â
show 2 more comments
up vote
10
down vote
accepted
up vote
10
down vote
accepted
In most workplaces this would be a big no-no, and probably a terminable offense if you were to be found out.
Your company owns the machine, the software running on it, and has the right to read every file on it. They could legally keep track of every key you push, even so far as storing your personal passwords if you input them on your work machine - most places don't, but they could.
By installing software they're not aware of you're opening the door to potential security threats, or legal liability (is the game pirated, for example?)
Furthermore, it's a game. Most employers will take a very dim view of their employees using their work machines to run video games.
Now, you may work for a very informal, or friendly sort of person who OK's this sort of thing, but the fact that you're asking this question makes me believe that you've done this behind your boss's back, which is never a good idea.
edited Jun 1 '16 at 14:37
IDrinkandIKnowThings
43.7k1397187
answered Jun 1 '16 at 13:26
AndreiROM
44.1k21101173
In most workplaces this would be a big no-no, and probably a terminable offense if you were to be found out.
Your company owns the machine, the software running on it, and has the right to read every file on it. They could legally keep track of every key you push, even so far as storing your personal passwords if you input them on your work machine - most places don't, but they could.
By installing software they're not aware of you're opening the door to potential security threats, or legal liability (is the game pirated, for example?)
Furthermore, it's a game. Most employers will take a very dim view of their employees using their work machines to run video games.
Now, you may work for a very informal, or friendly sort of person who OK's this sort of thing, but the fact that you're asking this question makes me believe that you've done this behind your boss's back, which is never a good idea.
edited Jun 1 '16 at 14:37
IDrinkandIKnowThings
43.7k1397187
answered Jun 1 '16 at 13:26
AndreiROM
44.1k21101173
edited Jun 1 '16 at 14:37
IDrinkandIKnowThings
43.7k1397187
edited Jun 1 '16 at 14:37
IDrinkandIKnowThings
43.7k1397187
edited Jun 1 '16 at 14:37
IDrinkandIKnowThings
43.7k1397187
43.7k1397187
answered Jun 1 '16 at 13:26
AndreiROM
44.1k21101173
answered Jun 1 '16 at 13:26
AndreiROM
44.1k21101173
answered Jun 1 '16 at 13:26
AndreiROM
44.1k21101173
44.1k21101173
5
Its worth noting that surveillance of employees on company machines is largely illegal in most of the EU, so there they can't know what websites you visit, and certainly can't know your passwords, without your prior written consent (which can not be used as reason not to hire or as reason to fire). IANAL though
– Magisch
Jun 1 '16 at 13:44
"probably a fireable offense" Bit mute since an at will employee can be fired anyways so even if it wasnt they still could. Also the fact that he can install games is a bad Management of his user rights.
– Raoul Mensink
Jun 1 '16 at 13:54
4
@RaoulMensink Stick to your guns man, everyone who posts here is subject to American labor law. Even people from Sri Lanka.
– Myles
Jun 1 '16 at 14:18
2
@Myles Eh? I'm most definitely not subject to American labour law and I'm pretty sure that many others here are not either...
– Marv Mills
Jun 1 '16 at 16:15
3
@MarvMills - myles was making a sarcastic comment because Raoul is not accounting for anyone else not working in the US.
– AndreiROM
Jun 1 '16 at 16:56
 |Â
show 2 more comments
5
Its worth noting that surveillance of employees on company machines is largely illegal in most of the EU, so there they can't know what websites you visit, and certainly can't know your passwords, without your prior written consent (which can not be used as reason not to hire or as reason to fire). IANAL though
– Magisch
Jun 1 '16 at 13:44
"probably a fireable offense" Bit mute since an at will employee can be fired anyways so even if it wasnt they still could. Also the fact that he can install games is a bad Management of his user rights.
– Raoul Mensink
Jun 1 '16 at 13:54
4
@RaoulMensink Stick to your guns man, everyone who posts here is subject to American labor law. Even people from Sri Lanka.
– Myles
Jun 1 '16 at 14:18
2
@Myles Eh? I'm most definitely not subject to American labour law and I'm pretty sure that many others here are not either...
– Marv Mills
Jun 1 '16 at 16:15
3
@MarvMills - myles was making a sarcastic comment because Raoul is not accounting for anyone else not working in the US.
– AndreiROM
Jun 1 '16 at 16:56
5
5
Its worth noting that surveillance of employees on company machines is largely illegal in most of the EU, so there they can't know what websites you visit, and certainly can't know your passwords, without your prior written consent (which can not be used as reason not to hire or as reason to fire). IANAL though
– Magisch
Jun 1 '16 at 13:44
Its worth noting that surveillance of employees on company machines is largely illegal in most of the EU, so there they can't know what websites you visit, and certainly can't know your passwords, without your prior written consent (which can not be used as reason not to hire or as reason to fire). IANAL though
– Magisch
Jun 1 '16 at 13:44
"probably a fireable offense" Bit mute since an at will employee can be fired anyways so even if it wasnt they still could. Also the fact that he can install games is a bad Management of his user rights.
– Raoul Mensink
Jun 1 '16 at 13:54
"probably a fireable offense" Bit mute since an at will employee can be fired anyways so even if it wasnt they still could. Also the fact that he can install games is a bad Management of his user rights.
– Raoul Mensink
Jun 1 '16 at 13:54
4
4
@RaoulMensink Stick to your guns man, everyone who posts here is subject to American labor law. Even people from Sri Lanka.
– Myles
Jun 1 '16 at 14:18
@RaoulMensink Stick to your guns man, everyone who posts here is subject to American labor law. Even people from Sri Lanka.
– Myles
Jun 1 '16 at 14:18
2
2
@Myles Eh? I'm most definitely not subject to American labour law and I'm pretty sure that many others here are not either...
– Marv Mills
Jun 1 '16 at 16:15
@Myles Eh? I'm most definitely not subject to American labour law and I'm pretty sure that many others here are not either...
– Marv Mills
Jun 1 '16 at 16:15
3
3
@MarvMills - myles was making a sarcastic comment because Raoul is not accounting for anyone else not working in the US.
– AndreiROM
Jun 1 '16 at 16:56
@MarvMills - myles was making a sarcastic comment because Raoul is not accounting for anyone else not working in the US.
– AndreiROM
Jun 1 '16 at 16:56
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In situations like this, I find the best rule of thumb is "Am I asking an anonymous internet community or my line manager for clarification of whether is this okay"...
More seriously, unless you have a job where you are simply required to be in your place of work for periods of time in case something happens (like a night guard or something), then you are using work's resources to play computer games. Unless you've explicitly been told that's okay, it probably isn't.
Go ask your manager.
answered Jun 1 '16 at 13:29
Maladictus
40829
Wish I could upvote this 10 times so it was higher than the other answers which make gross assumptions rather than giving the correct answer, which is that this is 100% company-specific (which, of course, is why the question was put on hold).
– Carson63000
Jun 2 '16 at 2:05
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
7
down vote
In situations like this, I find the best rule of thumb is "Am I asking an anonymous internet community or my line manager for clarification of whether is this okay"...
More seriously, unless you have a job where you are simply required to be in your place of work for periods of time in case something happens (like a night guard or something), then you are using work's resources to play computer games. Unless you've explicitly been told that's okay, it probably isn't.
Go ask your manager.
answered Jun 1 '16 at 13:29
Maladictus
40829
Wish I could upvote this 10 times so it was higher than the other answers which make gross assumptions rather than giving the correct answer, which is that this is 100% company-specific (which, of course, is why the question was put on hold).
– Carson63000
Jun 2 '16 at 2:05
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
7
down vote
up vote
7
down vote
In situations like this, I find the best rule of thumb is "Am I asking an anonymous internet community or my line manager for clarification of whether is this okay"...
More seriously, unless you have a job where you are simply required to be in your place of work for periods of time in case something happens (like a night guard or something), then you are using work's resources to play computer games. Unless you've explicitly been told that's okay, it probably isn't.
Go ask your manager.
answered Jun 1 '16 at 13:29
Maladictus
40829
In situations like this, I find the best rule of thumb is "Am I asking an anonymous internet community or my line manager for clarification of whether is this okay"...
More seriously, unless you have a job where you are simply required to be in your place of work for periods of time in case something happens (like a night guard or something), then you are using work's resources to play computer games. Unless you've explicitly been told that's okay, it probably isn't.
Go ask your manager.
answered Jun 1 '16 at 13:29
Maladictus
40829
answered Jun 1 '16 at 13:29
Maladictus
40829
answered Jun 1 '16 at 13:29
Maladictus
40829
answered Jun 1 '16 at 13:29
Maladictus
40829
40829
Wish I could upvote this 10 times so it was higher than the other answers which make gross assumptions rather than giving the correct answer, which is that this is 100% company-specific (which, of course, is why the question was put on hold).
– Carson63000
Jun 2 '16 at 2:05
suggest improvements |Â
Wish I could upvote this 10 times so it was higher than the other answers which make gross assumptions rather than giving the correct answer, which is that this is 100% company-specific (which, of course, is why the question was put on hold).
– Carson63000
Jun 2 '16 at 2:05
Wish I could upvote this 10 times so it was higher than the other answers which make gross assumptions rather than giving the correct answer, which is that this is 100% company-specific (which, of course, is why the question was put on hold).
– Carson63000
Jun 2 '16 at 2:05
Wish I could upvote this 10 times so it was higher than the other answers which make gross assumptions rather than giving the correct answer, which is that this is 100% company-specific (which, of course, is why the question was put on hold).
– Carson63000
Jun 2 '16 at 2:05
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The phrase "wrong on so many levels" comes to mind.
A place I worked for would fire you for attaching a smart phone to your machine to charge.
Get the game off ASAP and hope they don't already know.
- It's misuse of company property
- It's introducing unauthorized software to a company machine
- It's a breach of trust between you and your manager
- It's a security risk
- It's setting yourself up to be terminated for any of the above reasons.
Plus, it just plain looks bad. There's a game on your system. Now PROVE you haven't been playing it on company time. You can't. That, my friend is a problem.
When I've been management, I've actually been pretty forgiving about such things, but I'm the exception, not the rule. Most employers will assume you've just been slacking.
Now, even if you've been doing it after work, you are still using company property in an unauthorized fashion. There is no way you look good in this matter.
Get a smart phone and play games on that. Keep the company equipment clean.
answered Jun 1 '16 at 13:37
Richard U
77.2k56200307
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
6
down vote
The phrase "wrong on so many levels" comes to mind.
A place I worked for would fire you for attaching a smart phone to your machine to charge.
Get the game off ASAP and hope they don't already know.
- It's misuse of company property
- It's introducing unauthorized software to a company machine
- It's a breach of trust between you and your manager
- It's a security risk
- It's setting yourself up to be terminated for any of the above reasons.
Plus, it just plain looks bad. There's a game on your system. Now PROVE you haven't been playing it on company time. You can't. That, my friend is a problem.
When I've been management, I've actually been pretty forgiving about such things, but I'm the exception, not the rule. Most employers will assume you've just been slacking.
Now, even if you've been doing it after work, you are still using company property in an unauthorized fashion. There is no way you look good in this matter.
Get a smart phone and play games on that. Keep the company equipment clean.
answered Jun 1 '16 at 13:37
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The phrase "wrong on so many levels" comes to mind.
A place I worked for would fire you for attaching a smart phone to your machine to charge.
Get the game off ASAP and hope they don't already know.
- It's misuse of company property
- It's introducing unauthorized software to a company machine
- It's a breach of trust between you and your manager
- It's a security risk
- It's setting yourself up to be terminated for any of the above reasons.
Plus, it just plain looks bad. There's a game on your system. Now PROVE you haven't been playing it on company time. You can't. That, my friend is a problem.
When I've been management, I've actually been pretty forgiving about such things, but I'm the exception, not the rule. Most employers will assume you've just been slacking.
Now, even if you've been doing it after work, you are still using company property in an unauthorized fashion. There is no way you look good in this matter.
Get a smart phone and play games on that. Keep the company equipment clean.
answered Jun 1 '16 at 13:37
Richard U
77.2k56200307
The phrase "wrong on so many levels" comes to mind.
A place I worked for would fire you for attaching a smart phone to your machine to charge.
Get the game off ASAP and hope they don't already know.
- It's misuse of company property
- It's introducing unauthorized software to a company machine
- It's a breach of trust between you and your manager
- It's a security risk
- It's setting yourself up to be terminated for any of the above reasons.
Plus, it just plain looks bad. There's a game on your system. Now PROVE you haven't been playing it on company time. You can't. That, my friend is a problem.
When I've been management, I've actually been pretty forgiving about such things, but I'm the exception, not the rule. Most employers will assume you've just been slacking.
Now, even if you've been doing it after work, you are still using company property in an unauthorized fashion. There is no way you look good in this matter.
Get a smart phone and play games on that. Keep the company equipment clean.
answered Jun 1 '16 at 13:37
Richard U
77.2k56200307
answered Jun 1 '16 at 13:37
Richard U
77.2k56200307
answered Jun 1 '16 at 13:37
Richard U
77.2k56200307
answered Jun 1 '16 at 13:37
Richard U
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What does your company policy say? Some companies don't care what you install on your work computer. Others simply have rules that you must only install legally obtained software. And others don't let you install any unapproved software at all. If you aren't sure, talk to your manager.
– Thomas Owens
Jun 1 '16 at 13:22
Are you working in game journalism or game development where playing games is part of your job?
– Philipp
Jun 1 '16 at 13:40
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this begs the qeustion why are you at work after working hours? And is it a legal copy of the game?
– Raoul Mensink
Jun 1 '16 at 13:50
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@Raoul yes. I do play after working hours. It is not a legal copy.
– Jude Niroshan
Jun 1 '16 at 14:11
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@CrazyNinja Even the most relaxed rules I've ever seen on personal use of workstations prohibit installing unlicensed software.
– Patricia Shanahan
Jun 1 '16 at 14:14