Message #59517

[countrigal]

Late, but I agree with everything everyone previously said... and especially Marie's way of handling this one-on-one and getting the "tattler" involved too.  Very necessary.  You never know who knows whom, and there is quite possibly someone in this new company who knows someone from your previous company and got this story from there... or they're just being malicious and starting unsubstantiated rumors in the hopes of getting you canned for whatever reason.  Either way, you need to get this straightened out completely, all the way to the originator if possible.  Perhaps you could even get a letter/statement from your previous boss stating that you have never stolen anything from them.  Something in writing now could help down the road if this comes up again, especially if during a new job search.

Best wishes... and Cyber Hugs!!

CountriGal
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