Nattie/Yourbank has been dismissed for Gross Misconduct

yourbank · 12th February 2009, 08:51

On 11th February 2009 NatWest Bank sacked me for Gross Misconduct with regards to the role I have played within the bank charges autolinker.com autolinking image

Campaign. I have admitted it and NatWest Bank have acted correctly in the action they have taken.

I would like to thank the Admin and team members of all forums who protected my identity and preserved my role within the campaign since I began in June 2006.

As I am still dealing with issues arising from my dismissal autolinker.com autolinking image

I am not going to post on the NatWest/RBS forums as they may be covered by my confidentiality agreement with the bank. I am not prepared to answer any questions on that topic.

I hope I have helped people and I hope that I have shown that bank workers are not all heartless. I still believe in the employees of banks who do a fantastic job and I hope that my posts have shown that. I would ask that those who know my real identity to allow me the time to sort out the upheaval that is going on as a result of losing my job.

My last comment is directed at my former employer and has been a signature of mine from when I came into the bank charges autolinker.com autolinking image

campaign.
In the words of World War one poet, Wilfred Owen; “I am the enemy you killed, my friend.”

BankFodder · 12th February 2009, 10:33

Of course I don't fully understand the extent of your activities but from what I have seen I wouldn't have described your involvement with the bank charges autolinker.com autolinking image

campaign as gross misconduct. Of course it would be contrary to the interests of the National Westminster bank and other banks because they want to profit from bank charges autolinker.com autolinking image

even though they are are unfair and unlawful.

I'm sure there must be a banking union. I suppose they are probably in the pockets of the management but you should go and see them.

I would look very carefully at possible courses of action here because it could be that your dismissal autolinker.com autolinking image

has been unfair.

yourbank · 12th February 2009, 11:14

I was sacked for gross misconduct which I admitted to. I am not able to go into more details than that.
I made sure the process was correctly followed and took advice from ACAS as I was never unionised in the bank.

SPROUTY · 12th February 2009, 12:09

Is this their worst decission since buying AMRO?

You are the type of person who bank customers want to see in banking.

It is their loss and will be another bank's gain if they have the forsight to offer you a job.

PS I hear there's an opening at FSA for somebody with Banking expierience!

BankFodder · 12th February 2009, 14:09

Well I suppose that the bank knows a lot about misconduct

BankFodder · 12th February 2009, 14:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by yourbank

I was sacked for gross misconduct which I admitted to.

I happen to know that you felt morally committed to what you were doing and therefore it was a matter of conscience.

I hear what you say that you have admitted to it but certain people I have spoken to are asking the question whether or not there is some pressure upon you to post about this in the way that you are doing.

yourbank · 12th February 2009, 17:07

BF, I thought it courteous of me to post the same message that is on 5 other forums rather than you hear it secondhand as this was after all the first site I registered for in June 2006.
I do wish you would spell out exactly what you mean rather than leaving comments in the air because then I would not feel that I am running uphill. Other forums where the message has been posted have users saying thank you and good luck. I guess I haven't been around here recently and maybe I do not know or am unable to gage the tone of CAG anymore.
I was dismissed yesterday almost 24 hours to the exact minute. Today is DAY 1. And I have no idea what is in store for me next. It won't be in financial services though. As I said thank you BF and the team. It is very early days still and I simply want to sort out the most important things such as getting new employment. That is a priority. Today was a day I set aside autolinker.com autolinking image

to inform users that I won't defend RBS Group anymore and that my opinions are not formed or based on who I work for as I do not work for them anymore. The statement was written by me prior to being dismissed but after I knew that it was an inevitable event.

SPROUTY · 12th February 2009, 17:43

THANK YOU NATTIE!

You made a significant difference to this site and added an impartial informed view from "the other end of the telescope" which often helped bring people down to the reality of the uphill struggle they had with reclaiming these charges.
In my opinion you have been sacked for the crime of offering best financial advice to customers. The fact that your bank “doesn’t like it up em” pours water on their current advertising campaign pretending to offer completely free independent (and best?) advice to customersin branches.

Keep your chin up you are destined for greatness.

Michael Browne · 12th February 2009, 18:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPROUTY

The fact that your bank “doesn’t like it up em” pours water on their current advertising campaign pretending to offer completely free independent (and best?) advice to customersin branches.

Funny you should say that:

NatWest staff encourage bank charge refunds

noomill060 · 14th February 2009, 00:37

I hope you will now become as dangerous an enemy as you were loyal as an employee.

Goldlady · 14th February 2009, 00:54

I have never read anything that you have posted that could be construed as gross misconduct. I have only just found this thread and am truly sorry that it has come to this.

I am sure you have the tenacity to sort out a future career and think you are well out of what can only be described as a sinking ship.

The very best of luck

caro · 15th February 2009, 15:06

I'm truly sorry to hear about this Nattie. You may post on 5 forums now, but I know you were with CAG almost from the start and have made valuable contributions. I'm so sorry it's come to this.

steven4064 · 15th February 2009, 19:24

I would like to join the others in saying how sorry I am that this has happened. I have been a NatWest customer for over 30 years and was always reasonably happy with them - until joining CAG

You helped me in my initial campaign against NatWest and I am very grateful for the help and what I learned from you.

All the best in whatever the future holds and thank you.

yourbank · 15th February 2009, 21:58

Thank you guys who knew my identity and kept that secret.
For those who think it is a sad day for me, it isn't. Freedom is a strange thing, being able to give a name to a face. It is testament to the fact that the name I am known as on the forums, I will always be known as. Many people in the bank charges autolinker.com autolinking image

forums still call me Nattie and will always call me Nattie. It will take some time for me to debankify myself and to sort out the final pieces from RBS Group, like salary, etc,etc,.
I was proud to work for RBS Group and I am happy not to be working for them. And positive about my future(not going to say "the future's bright, the future's orange!!).

Rooster-UK · 15th February 2009, 22:13

Sad news, Nattie.
During the time that you've been involved with the forums, whatever name you were using at the time, you've always been very helpful and informative and you were instrumental in a lot of people regaining control of their lives.
On their behalf let me say a heartfelt thank you.
Whatever the future brings your way, I wish you every success.

Regards, Rooster.

jaxads · 15th February 2009, 22:29

Dear Nattie -- I remember you helped me at the beginning too - for which I was (and still am) most grateful!

I think it's dreadful the way you've been treat - especially given their new tv campaign -- but then we all know that they all work more like the "introductory biscuit" advert that the Nationwide put out!!

I wish you all the very best for the future whatever you decide to do x

The banks will one day soon get their just desserts.

mcuth · 16th February 2009, 19:58

Well Nattie, I'm stunned to see the news, but am glad you're also seeing it as a positive. I can only echo Noomill's words of "I hope you will now become as dangerous an enemy as you were loyal as an employee". Thanks for all your help on all the forums - hope you get the upheaval sorted out and continue onwards & upwards

Cheers
Michael

elizabeth1 · 17th February 2009, 01:11

Nattie this is very sad that you lost your job. I hope you soon find something to do that you will enjoy doing.

Goodluck and thank you for your help across the various forums in the past.

hilaryfrances · 18th February 2009, 17:21

good luck Nattie I wish you well for the future

Mrs_Ryan · 19th February 2009, 02:54

Really sad to hear this, YB.

Think I've mentioned before my bro-in-law is ex NatWest manager, they forced him to work ridiculous hours and sacked him when he had a nervous breakdown, so I've never been keen on NatWest as an employer. Im sure you didnt deserve to lose your job - neither did my bro-in-law, but hey ho, banks cant always see that when things dont go their way, can they?

Thanks and good luck. xx

12th February 2009, 08:51	#1 (permalink)
yourbank Gold Account Holder Protect your signature with SignGuard Cagger since : Jun 2008 Posts: 4,491	Nattie/Yourbank has been dismissed for Gross Misconduct On 11th February 2009 NatWest Bank sacked me for Gross Misconduct with regards to the role I have played within the bank charges Campaign. I have admitted it and NatWest Bank have acted correctly in the action they have taken. I would like to thank the Admin and team members of all forums who protected my identity and preserved my role within the campaign since I began in June 2006. As I am still dealing with issues arising from my dismissal I am not going to post on the NatWest/RBS forums as they may be covered by my confidentiality agreement with the bank. I am not prepared to answer any questions on that topic. I hope I have helped people and I hope that I have shown that bank workers are not all heartless. I still believe in the employees of banks who do a fantastic job and I hope that my posts have shown that. I would ask that those who know my real identity to allow me the time to sort out the upheaval that is going on as a result of losing my job. My last comment is directed at my former employer and has been a signature of mine from when I came into the bank charges campaign. In the words of World War one poet, Wilfred Owen; “I am the enemy you killed, my friend.”

12th February 2009, 10:33	#2 (permalink)
BankFodder Site Team The Consumer Action Group Where else can you earn 8% interest on your money? Start your County Court claim NOW!!! Cagger since : Jan 2006 I am in: Please consider making a donation if we have helped you. Thanks Posts: 11,436	Re: Nattie/Yourbank has been dismissed for Gross Misconduct Of course I don't fully understand the extent of your activities but from what I have seen I wouldn't have described your involvement with the bank charges campaign as gross misconduct. Of course it would be contrary to the interests of the National Westminster bank and other banks because they want to profit from bank charges even though they are are unfair and unlawful. I'm sure there must be a banking union. I suppose they are probably in the pockets of the management but you should go and see them. I would look very carefully at possible courses of action here because it could be that your dismissal has been unfair. __________________ Please don't pm me about specific questions unless you have posted and it has not been dealt with or unless the matter is confidential. Please include a link to the post you want me to look at. If you have received a defence, contact me. Advice & opinions of BankFodder, The Consumer Action Group and The Bank Action Group are offered informally, without prejudice & without liability. Use your own judgment. Seek advice of a qualified insured professional if you have any doubts.

12th February 2009, 11:14	#3 (permalink)
yourbank Gold Account Holder Your bank owes you an awful lot more money than you realise See here Cagger since : Jun 2008 Posts: 4,491	Re: Nattie/Yourbank has been dismissed for Gross Misconduct I was sacked for gross misconduct which I admitted to. I am not able to go into more details than that. I made sure the process was correctly followed and took advice from ACAS as I was never unionised in the bank.

12th February 2009, 12:09	#4 (permalink)
SPROUTY Basic Account Holder Our auction sniper is now live. Try it for free Cagger since : Feb 2006 Posts: 136	Re: Nattie/Yourbank has been dismissed for Gross Misconduct Is this their worst decission since buying AMRO? You are the type of person who bank customers want to see in banking. It is their loss and will be another bank's gain if they have the forsight to offer you a job. PS I hear there's an opening at FSA for somebody with Banking expierience!

12th February 2009, 14:09	#5 (permalink)
BankFodder Site Team The Consumer Action Group Watch out, there are Claims Touts about! Cagger since : Jan 2006 I am in: Please consider making a donation if we have helped you. Thanks Posts: 11,436	Re: Nattie/Yourbank has been dismissed for Gross Misconduct Well I suppose that the bank knows a lot about misconduct __________________ Please don't pm me about specific questions unless you have posted and it has not been dealt with or unless the matter is confidential. Please include a link to the post you want me to look at. If you have received a defence, contact me. Advice & opinions of BankFodder, The Consumer Action Group and The Bank Action Group are offered informally, without prejudice & without liability. Use your own judgment. Seek advice of a qualified insured professional if you have any doubts.

12th February 2009, 17:07	#7 (permalink)
yourbank Gold Account Holder Watch out, there are Claims Touts about! Cagger since : Jun 2008 Posts: 4,491	Re: Nattie/Yourbank has been dismissed for Gross Misconduct BF, I thought it courteous of me to post the same message that is on 5 other forums rather than you hear it secondhand as this was after all the first site I registered for in June 2006. I do wish you would spell out exactly what you mean rather than leaving comments in the air because then I would not feel that I am running uphill. Other forums where the message has been posted have users saying thank you and good luck. I guess I haven't been around here recently and maybe I do not know or am unable to gage the tone of CAG anymore. I was dismissed yesterday almost 24 hours to the exact minute. Today is DAY 1. And I have no idea what is in store for me next. It won't be in financial services though. As I said thank you BF and the team. It is very early days still and I simply want to sort out the most important things such as getting new employment. That is a priority. Today was a day I set aside to inform users that I won't defend RBS Group anymore and that my opinions are not formed or based on who I work for as I do not work for them anymore. The statement was written by me prior to being dismissed but after I knew that it was an inevitable event.

12th February 2009, 17:43	#8 (permalink)
SPROUTY Basic Account Holder Try our eBay sniping service Cagger since : Feb 2006 Posts: 136	Re: Nattie/Yourbank To replace James Crosby at FSA? THANK YOU NATTIE! You made a significant difference to this site and added an impartial informed view from "the other end of the telescope" which often helped bring people down to the reality of the uphill struggle they had with reclaiming these charges. In my opinion you have been sacked for the crime of offering best financial advice to customers. The fact that your bank “doesn’t like it up em” pours water on their current advertising campaign pretending to offer completely free independent (and best?) advice to customersin branches. Keep your chin up you are destined for greatness. __________________ 'I believe that banking institutions are more dangerous to our liberties than standing armies. If the American people ever allow private banks to control the issue of their currency, first by inflation, then by deflation, the banks and corporations that will grow up around the banks will deprive the people of all property until their children wake-up homeless on the continent their fathers conquered.' Thomas Jefferson 1802

14th February 2009, 00:37	#10 (permalink)
noomill060 Platinum Account Holder eBay user? Find misspellings and zero-bid items Cagger since : Sep 2006 I am in: a jacuzzi with Bananarama. I have not lived in Bolton since 1986 Posts: 6,694	Re: Nattie/Yourbank has been dismissed for Gross Misconduct I hope you will now become as dangerous an enemy as you were loyal as an employee.

14th February 2009, 00:54	#11 (permalink)
Goldlady Gold Account Holder Watch out, there are Claims Touts about! Cagger since : Jul 2006 I am in: Tyneside Posts: 3,876	Re: Nattie/Yourbank has been dismissed for Gross Misconduct I have never read anything that you have posted that could be construed as gross misconduct. I have only just found this thread and am truly sorry that it has come to this. I am sure you have the tenacity to sort out a future career and think you are well out of what can only be described as a sinking ship. The very best of luck

15th February 2009, 15:06	#12 (permalink)
caro Site Team Protect your signature with SignGuard Cagger since : Mar 2006 I am in: Back home at last!! Posts: 18,401	Re: Nattie/Yourbank has been dismissed for Gross Misconduct I'm truly sorry to hear about this Nattie. You may post on 5 forums now, but I know you were with CAG almost from the start and have made valuable contributions. I'm so sorry it's come to this. __________________ Sign the petition linked below to stop bank charges and get our money back!! Petition to: Stop unfair bank charges and return the charges retrospectively. \| Number10.gov.uk Alliance & Leicester Moneyclaim issued 20/1/07 £225.50 full settlement received 29 January 2007 Smile £1,075.50 + interest Email request for payment 24/5/06 received £1,000.50 14/7/06 + £20 30/7/06 Yorkshire Bank Moneyclaim issued 21/6/06 £4,489.39 full settlement received 26 January 2007 Advice & opinions given by Caro are personal, are not endorsed by Consumer Action Group or Bank Action Group, and are offered informally, without prejudice & without liability. Your decisions and actions are your own, and should you be in any doubt, you are advised to seek the opinion of a qualified professional.

15th February 2009, 19:24	#13 (permalink)
steven4064 Site Team Where else can you earn 8% interest on your money? Start your County Court claim NOW!!! Cagger since : Dec 2006 I am in: Lancashire Posts: 13,793	Re: Nattie/Yourbank has been dismissed for Gross Misconduct I would like to join the others in saying how sorry I am that this has happened. I have been a NatWest customer for over 30 years and was always reasonably happy with them - until joining CAG You helped me in my initial campaign against NatWest and I am very grateful for the help and what I learned from you. All the best in whatever the future holds and thank you. __________________ Steven Confused by Simple Interest? Confounded by Compound Interest? Read my Interest Tutorial Do you want to know if a credit agreement is enforceable? Rather than sending a PM about a particular agreement, see Consumer Credit Agreements My Claims GE Money Won unconditionally May 2007 NatWest Claim 1 Won unconditionally August 2007 NatWest Claim 2 Statements received - on hold NatWest Claim 3 LBA sent - on hold Brighthouse Won unconditionally August 2007 Goldfish *Won unconditionally April 2008 (including CI on the basis of Sempra)* Next Catalogue - Statements recieved Clydesdale Financial Services Won unconditionally February 2008 Any opinions are without prejudice & without liability. Do not take any legal action on my advice alone. Almost everything I know concerning the law I learned from this site. Please note, I will not give advice by PM. Please send a link to your thread and I will do my best to answer there.

15th February 2009, 21:58	#14 (permalink)
yourbank Gold Account Holder Is your bank avoiding its debts Data disclosure poll Cagger since : Jun 2008 Posts: 4,491	Re: Nattie/Yourbank has been dismissed for Gross Misconduct Thank you guys who knew my identity and kept that secret. For those who think it is a sad day for me, it isn't. Freedom is a strange thing, being able to give a name to a face. It is testament to the fact that the name I am known as on the forums, I will always be known as. Many people in the bank charges forums still call me Nattie and will always call me Nattie. It will take some time for me to debankify myself and to sort out the final pieces from RBS Group, like salary, etc,etc,. I was proud to work for RBS Group and I am happy not to be working for them. And positive about my future(not going to say "the future's bright, the future's orange!!).

15th February 2009, 22:13	#15 (permalink)
Rooster-UK Site Team Where else can you earn 8% interest on your money? Start your County Court claim NOW!!! Cagger since : Mar 2006 I am in: Birmingham. Posts: 13,359	Re: Nattie/Yourbank has been dismissed for Gross Misconduct Sad news, Nattie. During the time that you've been involved with the forums, whatever name you were using at the time, you've always been very helpful and informative and you were instrumental in a lot of people regaining control of their lives. On their behalf let me say a heartfelt thank you. Whatever the future brings your way, I wish you every success. Regards, Rooster. __________________ *If this has been useful to you, please click on the scales at bottom left of post. Thanks.* Advice & opinions of Rooster-UK are offered informally, without prejudice & without liability. Please use your own judgment. Please donate, Help us to help others. LINKS.... For all health related issues, visit......... CONSUMER HEALTH FORUMS Forum Rules. FAQs.... Templates Library.... A to Z index...

15th February 2009, 22:29	#16 (permalink)
jaxads Classic Account Holder Our auction sniper is now live. Try it for free Cagger since : Dec 2006 Posts: 1,081	Re: Nattie/Yourbank has been dismissed for Gross Misconduct Dear Nattie -- I remember you helped me at the beginning too - for which I was (and still am) most grateful! I think it's dreadful the way you've been treat - especially given their new tv campaign -- but then we all know that they all work more like the "introductory biscuit" advert that the Nationwide put out!! I wish you all the very best for the future whatever you decide to do x The banks will one day soon get their just desserts.

16th February 2009, 19:58	#17 (permalink)
mcuth Classic Account Holder Have we helped you? Please help us by making a donation Cagger since : Feb 2006 Posts: 1,920	Re: Nattie/Yourbank has been dismissed for Gross Misconduct Well Nattie, I'm stunned to see the news, but am glad you're also seeing it as a positive. I can only echo Noomill's words of "I hope you will now become as dangerous an enemy as you were loyal as an employee". Thanks for all your help on all the forums - hope you get the upheaval sorted out and continue onwards & upwards Cheers Michael

17th February 2009, 01:11	#18 (permalink)
elizabeth1 Classic Account Holder Where else can you earn 8% interest on your money? Start your County Court claim NOW!!! Cagger since : Aug 2006 Posts: 1,686	Re: Nattie/Yourbank has been dismissed for Gross Misconduct Nattie this is very sad that you lost your job. I hope you soon find something to do that you will enjoy doing. Goodluck and thank you for your help across the various forums in the past.

18th February 2009, 17:21	#19 (permalink)
hilaryfrances Basic Account Holder Your bank owes you an awful lot more money than you realise See here Cagger since : Jun 2006 I am in: I live in Sin Posts: 727	Re: Nattie/Yourbank has been dismissed for Gross Misconduct good luck Nattie I wish you well for the future

19th February 2009, 02:54	#20 (permalink)
Mrs_Ryan Basic Account Holder Watch out, there are Claims Touts about! Cagger since : Jan 2008 I am in: 2 stops short of Dagenham ;-) Posts: 463	Re: Nattie/Yourbank has been dismissed for Gross Misconduct Really sad to hear this, YB. Think I've mentioned before my bro-in-law is ex NatWest manager, they forced him to work ridiculous hours and sacked him when he had a nervous breakdown, so I've never been keen on NatWest as an employer. Im sure you didnt deserve to lose your job - neither did my bro-in-law, but hey ho, banks cant always see that when things dont go their way, can they? Thanks and good luck. xx