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[–] [email protected] 41 points 3 weeks ago (6 children)

Cover your ass, then follow orders. The job is, whether anyone likes it or not, to do what a supervisor tells you. If the supervisor is an idiot like yours, that doesn't change. Do the job, cover your ass, and hope for the best.

[–] [email protected] 22 points 3 weeks ago (5 children)

I appreciate the advice. My boss told me today not to ask again about upgrading the desktop and was visibly angry. I'm planning to email him saying I have a preconfigured Windows 10 replacement ready, but I haven't touched the current setup as per his instructions. If the current computer breaks, we can swap it quickly. Is this a good approach?

[–] [email protected] 31 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

“Per our discussion, you do not want to hear anything more about updating from a windows 7 machine that is no longer being updated, no longer receiving security fixes, and is end of support, to my recommended windows 10/11 machine. You’re aware that I have advised you that not updating is possibly a HIPPA violation.

This email confirms that I will no longer bring the subject up again.”

That’s it. CYA and print that Sent item out. Move on to the next issue.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 weeks ago

This is the correct way to do it. Cover your ass.

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