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I am leaving the company I currently work for in two days. I currently use a hhkb pro 2 and really enjoy it. I inherited it from another colleague who asked for the company to purchase it for him while he was on-boarding. He left it at the office since "he wouldn't feel right taking something had paid for". That made sense to me and I definitely don't feel right stealing company property.
However, the keyboard is quite specialized (no labels on the keys, unusual layout, small number of overall keys) and I know that it will probably end up sitting in storage, unused for an extended period.
What would be a professional way to approach my manager to ask if I could purchase the keyboard from the company?
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I am leaving the company I currently work for in two days. I currently use a hhkb pro 2 and really enjoy it. I inherited it from another colleague who asked for the company to purchase it for him while he was on-boarding. He left it at the office since "he wouldn't feel right taking something had paid for". That made sense to me and I definitely don't feel right stealing company property.
However, the keyboard is quite specialized (no labels on the keys, unusual layout, small number of overall keys) and I know that it will probably end up sitting in storage, unused for an extended period.
What would be a professional way to approach my manager to ask if I could purchase the keyboard from the company?
professionalism ergonomics exit-planning
edited 19 mins ago
DarkCygnus
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sfidf12489
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good point. I'll make an edit to clarify the question.
– sfidf12489
21 mins ago
no problem :), cleaning my comments now to reduce noise on your post... perhaps you may want to do the same
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I am leaving the company I currently work for in two days. I currently use a hhkb pro 2 and really enjoy it. I inherited it from another colleague who asked for the company to purchase it for him while he was on-boarding. He left it at the office since "he wouldn't feel right taking something had paid for". That made sense to me and I definitely don't feel right stealing company property.
However, the keyboard is quite specialized (no labels on the keys, unusual layout, small number of overall keys) and I know that it will probably end up sitting in storage, unused for an extended period.
What would be a professional way to approach my manager to ask if I could purchase the keyboard from the company?
professionalism ergonomics exit-planning
edited 19 mins ago
DarkCygnus
28.4k1353120
asked 31 mins ago
sfidf12489
1,140412
I am leaving the company I currently work for in two days. I currently use a hhkb pro 2 and really enjoy it. I inherited it from another colleague who asked for the company to purchase it for him while he was on-boarding. He left it at the office since "he wouldn't feel right taking something had paid for". That made sense to me and I definitely don't feel right stealing company property.
However, the keyboard is quite specialized (no labels on the keys, unusual layout, small number of overall keys) and I know that it will probably end up sitting in storage, unused for an extended period.
What would be a professional way to approach my manager to ask if I could purchase the keyboard from the company?
professionalism ergonomics exit-planning
professionalism ergonomics exit-planning
edited 19 mins ago
DarkCygnus
28.4k1353120
asked 31 mins ago
sfidf12489
1,140412
edited 19 mins ago
DarkCygnus
28.4k1353120
asked 31 mins ago
sfidf12489
1,140412
edited 19 mins ago
DarkCygnus
28.4k1353120
edited 19 mins ago
DarkCygnus
28.4k1353120
edited 19 mins ago
DarkCygnus
28.4k1353120
28.4k1353120
asked 31 mins ago
sfidf12489
1,140412
asked 31 mins ago
sfidf12489
1,140412
asked 31 mins ago
sfidf12489
1,140412
1,140412
good point. I'll make an edit to clarify the question.
– sfidf12489
21 mins ago
no problem :), cleaning my comments now to reduce noise on your post... perhaps you may want to do the same
– DarkCygnus
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good point. I'll make an edit to clarify the question.
– sfidf12489
21 mins ago
no problem :), cleaning my comments now to reduce noise on your post... perhaps you may want to do the same
– DarkCygnus
17 mins ago
good point. I'll make an edit to clarify the question.
– sfidf12489
21 mins ago
good point. I'll make an edit to clarify the question.
– sfidf12489
21 mins ago
no problem :), cleaning my comments now to reduce noise on your post... perhaps you may want to do the same
– DarkCygnus
17 mins ago
no problem :), cleaning my comments now to reduce noise on your post... perhaps you may want to do the same
– DarkCygnus
17 mins ago
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What would be a professional way to approach my manager to ask if I
could purchase the keyboard from the company?
"Hello, would it be okay if I took this keyboard with me? I doubt anyone else would use it once I leave as it is a highly specialized product, and I am one of the few that is proficient with it".
If the answer is yes, be sure to get confirmation via email and forward this email to your private email account.
Another option would be to offer to buy it from the company and a reduced, used, rate.
answered 15 mins ago
Mister Positive
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I agree. Also, I'd suggest to ask to by it only if the answer is no... that way OP has a chance to see if they can get the keyboard for free before offering to purchase it :o)
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1 Answer
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active
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active
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up vote
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What would be a professional way to approach my manager to ask if I
could purchase the keyboard from the company?
"Hello, would it be okay if I took this keyboard with me? I doubt anyone else would use it once I leave as it is a highly specialized product, and I am one of the few that is proficient with it".
If the answer is yes, be sure to get confirmation via email and forward this email to your private email account.
Another option would be to offer to buy it from the company and a reduced, used, rate.
answered 15 mins ago
Mister Positive
56.9k29190232
2
I agree. Also, I'd suggest to ask to by it only if the answer is no... that way OP has a chance to see if they can get the keyboard for free before offering to purchase it :o)
– DarkCygnus
10 mins ago
add a comment |Â
up vote
2
down vote
What would be a professional way to approach my manager to ask if I
could purchase the keyboard from the company?
"Hello, would it be okay if I took this keyboard with me? I doubt anyone else would use it once I leave as it is a highly specialized product, and I am one of the few that is proficient with it".
If the answer is yes, be sure to get confirmation via email and forward this email to your private email account.
Another option would be to offer to buy it from the company and a reduced, used, rate.
answered 15 mins ago
Mister Positive
56.9k29190232
2
I agree. Also, I'd suggest to ask to by it only if the answer is no... that way OP has a chance to see if they can get the keyboard for free before offering to purchase it :o)
– DarkCygnus
10 mins ago
add a comment |Â
up vote
2
down vote
up vote
2
down vote
What would be a professional way to approach my manager to ask if I
could purchase the keyboard from the company?
"Hello, would it be okay if I took this keyboard with me? I doubt anyone else would use it once I leave as it is a highly specialized product, and I am one of the few that is proficient with it".
If the answer is yes, be sure to get confirmation via email and forward this email to your private email account.
Another option would be to offer to buy it from the company and a reduced, used, rate.
answered 15 mins ago
Mister Positive
56.9k29190232
What would be a professional way to approach my manager to ask if I
could purchase the keyboard from the company?
"Hello, would it be okay if I took this keyboard with me? I doubt anyone else would use it once I leave as it is a highly specialized product, and I am one of the few that is proficient with it".
If the answer is yes, be sure to get confirmation via email and forward this email to your private email account.
Another option would be to offer to buy it from the company and a reduced, used, rate.
answered 15 mins ago
Mister Positive
56.9k29190232
answered 15 mins ago
Mister Positive
56.9k29190232
answered 15 mins ago
Mister Positive
56.9k29190232
answered 15 mins ago
Mister Positive
56.9k29190232
56.9k29190232
2
I agree. Also, I'd suggest to ask to by it only if the answer is no... that way OP has a chance to see if they can get the keyboard for free before offering to purchase it :o)
– DarkCygnus
10 mins ago
add a comment |Â
2
I agree. Also, I'd suggest to ask to by it only if the answer is no... that way OP has a chance to see if they can get the keyboard for free before offering to purchase it :o)
– DarkCygnus
10 mins ago
2
2
I agree. Also, I'd suggest to ask to by it only if the answer is no... that way OP has a chance to see if they can get the keyboard for free before offering to purchase it :o)
– DarkCygnus
10 mins ago
I agree. Also, I'd suggest to ask to by it only if the answer is no... that way OP has a chance to see if they can get the keyboard for free before offering to purchase it :o)
– DarkCygnus
10 mins ago
add a comment |Â
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good point. I'll make an edit to clarify the question.
– sfidf12489
21 mins ago
no problem :), cleaning my comments now to reduce noise on your post... perhaps you may want to do the same
– DarkCygnus
17 mins ago