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He stayed until close and tallied up a huge tab. Tipped 50%. Come to find out he had been let go but the company forgot to take his credit card. I don't know what ever happened legally but I made close to 1k in tips that's night.
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Apparently she felt like she wasn't being compensated or treated well at her job (even though she actually was) and would go out and buy things on the card. Dinner, gas, books, make up, clothes, etc.
After the fact she told me that, in the beginning, she'd been careful to buy things only at places she knew her boss and his partner (the only 2 other people who had cards on the account) would shop. Then she tossed all reason aside and would basically hijack the credit card bill every month and cut it up and reprint it without her purchases on there like her boss or his accountant would never notice the discrepancy in dollar amounts.
One day her boss called her into his office and she thought she was going to get a raise. NOPE! Credit card statements all over the place. The ultimatum was, pay the money back within the week or be charged. She had to beg a relative for the money.
The dumbest part was, even after all of that, she still didn't think she was the bad person in the situation. We stopped being friends shortly after that.
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In Spider-Man, Uncle Ben famously tells Peter Parker, “With great power comes great responsibility.” While the advice is intended for a superhero, the truth is that it applies to all of us in everyday life as well.
You don’t need to be saving New York from villains to understand the weight of responsibility. Even in a regular workplace, certain privileges can feel like “powers.” For instance, having access to a corporate credit card.
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Give guy corporate card to go buy groceries for the home he was working at. Three hours later didn't come back or return calls. My boss looked at the account to see if there was any action on it...low and behold a $600.00 charge for at a Best Buy.
Safe to say dude thoroughly stepped in it and was not answering his phone but did respond to a text that basically said "frick you I quit" the next morning.
He was also thoroughly disappointed when he came to get his last check and realized it was about $30 bucks...
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While visiting one of the stores I asked where there keurig machine was. I wanted a coffee and the closest Starbucks was a few blocks away. I had seen the manager submit her expense report with a purchase for a keurig machine, k-cups, a small bathroom fixture and a few other things. The assistant manager says "we don't have a keurig machine."
After looking into it further, turns out the manager had been using the card to buy several personal items over the last few years. Ended up repaying a little over $20k in purchases.
At first glance, a corporate card might look like just another piece of plastic, or if your company is fancy, shiny metal. But it’s far more than that. When an employer hands it over, it’s a sign of trust.
It means they believe you can manage company money responsibly, making smart spending decisions. Used wisely, it can be a huge benefit for both the business and the employee. Used poorly, it can cause major headaches.
#7
They were both fired for theft.
The BEST part is that it wasn't even her house, it was a rental. Once she lost her job she couldn't afford the rent anymore, and got evicted.
I'm sure the landlord was laughing his a*s off at the whole thing, got a nice free addition.
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So, what’s the real point of these cards? For starters, they simplify expense management. Instead of keeping piles of receipts or wrestling with confusing spreadsheets, every transaction is logged automatically. Many corporate cards even sync directly with accounting software. That means financial records stay neat, accurate, and ready for reporting, which saves time for both employees and the finance team.
Companies also love corporate cards because they provide control. They can set credit limits, define spending categories, and even track purchases in real-time. This way, employees have the flexibility to do their jobs without worrying about paying out of pocket, while employers maintain visibility into how funds are being used. It’s a win-win situation when handled correctly.
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I asked no questions and promptly returned with said device...only to watch him open up Microsoft Excel and "finally be able to finish" his Totals column.
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Another benefit is cash flow management. Corporate credit cards allow businesses to delay payments until the end of the billing cycle, which gives them more flexibility in handling finances. Think of it like a short-term cushion. It’s not about avoiding expenses but making sure the company’s cash reserves don’t get strained at the wrong time. For businesses juggling multiple costs, that breathing room can be invaluable.
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President of the company fired her on the spot, even calling the police to help escort her out of the building, telling them he suspected her of embezzling but couldn't prove it, but he feared for his safety.
A year later he golden parachuted out of the company. The company barely survived.
Transparency is another major perk. With corporate cards, there’s a clear trail of who spent what, when, and why. This not only prevents confusion but also ensures accountability across teams. For managers, it’s easier to monitor expenses without micromanaging. For employees, it eliminates awkward conversations about reimbursements or out-of-pocket costs. Transparency makes everyone’s life easier.
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Actually what got him fired, since when they auditors came they asked employees "What did you do at the staff appreciation event on X date?" and we were all like "What staff appreciation event?"
Honestly, at the time it was hilarious that THIS was what resulted in his firing since he was doing so much else that was so much worse -- hired his mistress, slept with her at work and fired everyone who caught them at it, she hired another relative for a basically janitorial role & paid him $30/hr (going rate for that position: $10/hr), cut salaries without cause and claimed it was because they'd maxed out, never attended meetings, stopped paying company bills (large corp had us on must-prepay-cash-only, which is UNHEARD OF for our industry) ... etc.
But the use of the corporate card was what he got canned on, since it was the easiest for them to prove.
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Fraud protection is also a big plus. Unlike cash or checks, corporate cards come with advanced security features that catch suspicious activity quickly. If a card is lost or used without authorization, companies can instantly freeze it. That kind of safety net gives peace of mind to both the company and the individual cardholder. Nobody wants to deal with the stress of fraud, but at least corporate cards help reduce the risk.
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Many years ago, when I was in college, our student government had a "retreat" near the start of the year. The college agreed to reimburse for food, so the submitted their receipts, including their liquor store receipt. Not only will the college not pay for alcohol, drinking was forbidden at school-sponsored events. Apparently this fact was made abundantly clear to the student government. The entire government had to resign and new elections were held.
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