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Periodinan

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So I just got off the phone with the maid service, she brought in all 10 of my lippies and 1 palette. She said her daughter had the other one. They were very apologetic saying she would be terminated immediately and they would refund the cost of the cleanings. The kicker is he asked me to leave the company out of it and to drop the charges since she returned the items. Say What???? Not gonna happen. They hired her they are responsible. She's a thief. Screw her, she'll just steal again. I'm supposed to go pick up my things in a bit. I am leary though. I don't share makeup AT ALL. How do I disinfect shadows? I think they should reimburse me for it. I want my lippies though. Ugh!!!
They should def reimburse you! That was theft and she has to pay for it, totally agree with you. You can't just take something, use it as often as you want and then bring it back without having to pay for it.
At least you know you'll get your things back.
You could spray ethanol (high percentage >90%) on your shadows to disinfect them. It might not be as effective as 70% but it contains a lower amount of water which will make them stay dry.
 

ryan-eh

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I have an invoice for all my purchases. I want the lipsticks because those are hard and costly to replace. But I think they should still pay for them. Is that wrong?
Well, you probably couldn't get both in court haha. :D I think you should just make a judgment call based on whether you'd actually feel comfortable reusing the lipsticks and how much of the product you'd be wasting to sterilize, how feasible replacement actually is, etc. I don't necessarily think it's wrong considering the amount of damages they could be liable for in court.
 

ryan-eh

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Well, you probably couldn't get both in court haha. :D I think you should just make a judgment call based on whether you'd actually feel comfortable reusing the lipsticks and how much of the product you'd be wasting to sterilize, how feasible replacement actually is, etc. I don't necessarily think it's wrong considering the amount of damages they could be liable for in court.
This response is probably confusing. What I mean is that typically you legally can't both get something back and get compensated for its replacement cost, but there are other types of damages that could potentially be available. In this case, you're not asking for anything unreasonable.
 

DILLIGAF

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So I just got off the phone with the maid service, she brought in all 10 of my lippies and 1 palette. She said her daughter had the other one. They were very apologetic saying she would be terminated immediately and they would refund the cost of the cleanings. The kicker is he asked me to leave the company out of it and to drop the charges since she returned the items. Say What???? Not gonna happen. They hired her they are responsible. She's a thief. Screw her, she'll just steal again. I'm supposed to go pick up my things in a bit. I am leary though. I don't share makeup AT ALL. How do I disinfect shadows? I think they should reimburse me for it. I want my lippies though. Ugh!!!
I just read this and I'm enraged!!! How can they possibly think that you will drop the charges. This woman can in to your home invited and was paid for her services and she took items from your home. I'm glad you got your lippies and palettes back. I'm sure you can sanitize it there are tons of tutorials on YT. This didn't even happen to me and I'm pissed!
 

Shars

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Not intimidating in the least, but it was one of the first pictures that popped up on Google!


I love it!!
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Happy ending to my day... My husband comes home from work and gives me card with a $300 Visa gift card and says replace what you can. Im crying. I love him so very much!
Awwww... what a sweetheart. Maybe some of the Alluring Aquatic stuff pops up in a CCO and you can replace the ones she took. At least they'll be new.
 

Vandekamp

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So I just got off the phone with the maid service, she brought in all 10 of my lippies and 1 palette. She said her daughter had the other one. They were very apologetic saying she would be terminated immediately and they would refund the cost of the cleanings. The kicker is he asked me to leave the company out of it and to drop the charges since she returned the items. Say What???? Not gonna happen. They hired her they are responsible. She's a thief. Screw her, she'll just steal again. I'm supposed to go pick up my things in a bit. I am leary though. I don't share makeup AT ALL. How do I disinfect shadows? I think they should reimburse me for it. I want my lippies though. Ugh!!!
What the **ck!!!!!!! Are you kidding me. Throw the book at her. Do Not/Not drop the charges. As you've said she will steal again. This is not the first time she has done this.
 

SassyWonder

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You guys might think Im crazy but... After some serious meditation I only want the AA lippies and Glam back. I know she stole them I'm angry and feel extremely violated but I also feel sorry for her. I remember a time when buying Mac makeup was a dream. I was a single mom working 2 jobs and barely scraping by. I am so incredibly blessed in so many ways now. I dont want for much and I dont struggle at all like I used to. The fact she gave one palette to her daughter speaks volumes to me. She is in the wrong. Stealing is horrible especially when people let you into their homes. If she felt special putting on that lippie that makes me feel better. If her daughter wears that shadow and feels like a lady then so be it. I have so much and will get more. I won't drop the charges but she can keep the other stuff. Bless her heart and I hope she can buy her own one day.
 

Shars

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You guys might think Im crazy but... After some serious meditation I only want the AA lippies and Glam back. I know she stole them I'm angry and feel extremely violated but I also feel sorry for her. I remember a time when buying Mac makeup was a dream. I was a single mom working 2 jobs and barely scraping by. I am so incredibly blessed in so many ways now. I dont want for much and I dont struggle at all like I used to. The fact she gave one palette to her daughter speaks volumes to me. She is in the wrong. Stealing is horrible especially when people let you into their homes. If she felt special putting on that lippie that makes me feel better. If her daughter wears that shadow and feels like a lady then so be it. I have so much and will get more. I won't drop the charges but she can keep the other stuff. Bless her heart and I hope she can buy her own one day.
That's great that you can be positive in this situation but she still needs to know that stealing is wrong and that there are consequences. That said, I'm glad you're at peace with it now and I hope the agency is more scrupulous in doing checks on their employees from now on.
 

SassyWonder

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That's great that you can be positive in this situation but she still needs to know that stealing is wrong and that there are consequences. That said, I'm glad you're at peace with it now and I hope the agency is more scrupulous in doing checks on their employees from now on.
As an adult she has to already know that its wrong to steal. She is losing her job and will get slapped on the wrist. Unfortunately that's all the court will do. She was working "for me" and invited in so its not buglary. When they took the report the officer said it's a misdemeanor theft charge. Lesson learned for me.
 

Haven

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I have an invoice for all my purchases. I want the lipsticks because those are hard and costly to replace. But I think they should still pay for them. Is that wrong?
I am not sure about the legal issues related to this. IMO since she stole cosmetic items and there is a sanitation issue, then they should give you the money for them. Even if you get them back you may not want to use them. Who knows what type of nastiness is on those products now? They may have been rendered worthless.

I would still keep the company's name front and center in whatever action you decide to take. It is their responsibility to do background checks and vouch for their employees. I had a similar issue with an employee of a cleaning service stealing jewelry from my home. Ironic thing was that she only stole the gaudy costume jewelry and did not take the real stuff that was more understated. Fortunately she was clueless about jewelry. I guess that she thought bigger and flashier equals more expensive.
 

Medgal07

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You guys might think Im crazy but... After some serious meditation I only want the AA lippies and Glam back. I know she stole them I'm angry and feel extremely violated but I also feel sorry for her. I remember a time when buying Mac makeup was a dream. I was a single mom working 2 jobs and barely scraping by. I am so incredibly blessed in so many ways now. I dont want for much and I dont struggle at all like I used to. The fact she gave one palette to her daughter speaks volumes to me. She is in the wrong. Stealing is horrible especially when people let you into their homes. If she felt special putting on that lippie that makes me feel better. If her daughter wears that shadow and feels like a lady then so be it. I have so much and will get more. I won't drop the charges but she can keep the other stuff. Bless her heart and I hope she can buy her own one day.
I understand this perspective and regardless of what any of us think, you have to follow your own convictions & sensibilities. I don't know that I would want to keep the
items, sanitized or not, there's no certainty about where they have been and what bacteria they may harbor as a result. If you're immunosuppressed, you need to think
about that quite seriously. I wouldn't want any of it back.
 

Medgal07

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As an adult she has to already know that its wrong to steal. She is losing her job and will get slapped on the wrist. Unfortunately that's all the court will do. She was working "for me" and invited in so its not buglary. When they took the report the officer said it's a misdemeanor theft charge. Lesson learned for me.
Sass, you trusted an agency who stood by the reputation of its representative. This isn't a situation in which you met a stranger at the nail salon and invited her into
your home. This is someone who was supposedly vetted by her employer----they are responsible for her behavior as much as she is.
 

Medgal07

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I am not sure about the legal issues related to this. IMO since she stole cosmetic items and there is a sanitation issue, then they should give you the money for them. Even if you get them back you may not want to use them. Who knows what type of nastiness is on those products now? They may have been rendered worthless.

I would still keep the company's name front and center in whatever action you decide to take. It is their responsibility to do background checks and vouch for their employees. I had a similar issue with an employee of a cleaning service stealing jewelry from my home. Ironic thing was that she only stole the gaudy costume jewelry and did not take the real stuff that was more understated. Fortunately she was clueless about jewelry. I guess that she thought bigger and flashier equals more expensive.
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SassyWonder

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   [COLOR=0000FF]I understand this perspective and regardless of what any of us think, you have to follow your own convictions & [/COLOR][COLOR=0000FF]sensibilities.  I don't know that I would want to keep the[/COLOR] [COLOR=0000FF]   items, sanitized or [/COLOR][COLOR=0000FF]not, there's no certainty about where they have been and what bacteria they may harbor as a result.  If you're immunosuppressed, you need to think[/COLOR] [COLOR=0000FF]   about that [/COLOR][COLOR=0000FF]quite seriously.  I wouldn't want any of it back.[/COLOR]
I didn't even consider that!! I am on heavy steriods which makes my immunity nil. They need to pay me my money And keep it all. I'm sure Mac will repromote those shades sooner or later.
[COLOR=0000FF]   Sass, you trusted an agency who stood by the reputation of its representative.  This isn't a situation in which you met a stranger at the nail salon and invited her into[/COLOR] [COLOR=0000FF]   your home.  [/COLOR][COLOR=0000FF]This is someone who was supposedly vetted by her employer----they are responsible for her behavior as much as she is.[/COLOR]
Hes more worried about his Angie's list rating than my loss.
 

Anaphora

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   [COLOR=0000FF]I understand this perspective and regardless of what any of us think, you have to follow your own convictions & [/COLOR][COLOR=0000FF]sensibilities.  I don't know that I would want to keep the[/COLOR] [COLOR=0000FF]   items, sanitized or [/COLOR][COLOR=0000FF]not, there's no certainty about where they have been and what bacteria they may harbor as a result.  If you're immunosuppressed, you need to think[/COLOR] [COLOR=0000FF]   about that [/COLOR][COLOR=0000FF]quite seriously.  I wouldn't want any of it back.[/COLOR]
I agree. I applaud your positive attitude, but also wouldn't want it back because of sanitation. I think the company should compensate you at least for the retail price of the stolen items.
 

mel33t

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I didn't even consider that!! I am on heavy steriods which makes my immunity nil. They need to pay me my money And keep it all. I'm sure Mac will repromote those shades sooner or later. Hes more worried about his Angie's list rating than my loss.
As he should be. He needs to learn this lesson just as much as she does. He needs to be careful who he hires and make sure he does adequate background checks. You can't be too careful.
 

Medgal07

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Hes more worried about his Angie's list rating than my loss.
That was my thought process since you divulged your DX of MS. In that regard, it's not worth getting it back at all. There's more amazing makeup in your future.
You owe it to yourself and your family not to take a risk. Yes, they need to pay you every dime you spent on those items!!!!
 
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