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Message: [QUOTE="RF2044, post: 3821551, member: 40"] I qualify this by pointing out that I didn't see the text, and obviously there's a fine line between bit<hing and insubordination. But I'll add to what others have posted above that sometimes venting off-line to colleagues isn't a "bad" thing, if it circumvents overt disruptive behaviors on the job. So, while the gaffe of sending the text directly to the boss is pretty stupid, I don't think it's the end of the world. What the employee does next to address the situation would determine what my response would be. And, to be clear, I'd also document this incident -- and it might come up in EOY review. But if the employee owns up to it and performs well, then I'd consider not holding it against them. Again, I didn't see the text. If it was over the top insubordinate, then I think you need to decisively come down on the employee to get them in line. [/QUOTE]