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> Hello,
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> I'm about to switch jobs. I was wondering what most people do with their
> old files. Do you take them with you? Do you throw them away? Do leave
> them
> with the person taking your position?
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> When I say old files I am referring to paper copies of documents, notes,
> review copies, etc.
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> Any input would be kindly appreciated.
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Now hold on there Bobalooee,
This query is a bit broad.
Who do the "old files" belong to? If you are in a full time staff position
or working for a client, the "old files" belong to them - Not You.
Throw them away!?
You mean format the hard drive before you leave??!!
Leave them for the person taking your position? Why this option sounds like
the only professional, ethical, courteous answer. By all means - leave the
"old files" with the poor sucker who is stepping into your shoes.
I hope I *never* have the mis-opportunely to take over from some lunatic who
believes that the content they created and the "old files" were their
personal property and shred, delete, reformat, hide, and pull some branches
over the floor to hide any trace that they were ever there!
