Struggling to model integrity when work is testing me

1w ago·1 min read

Been in a tough spot at my job where my boss wants me to cut corners on a project. Keep thinking about my kids watching how I handle this. Don't want to teach them that compromise is okay when things get hard. Been praying about it all week. Anyone else dealt with losing money or opportunity to stay true to your values? How did you explain it to your kids? My 8 year old asked me yesterday why I looked worried and I realized he's already noticing.

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DDerekRegular6d ago

That's a tough position man. I've been there where your boss is asking you to do something that doesn't sit right. The thing is, your kids are always watching how you handle these moments. How you act when nobody's looking matters more than any paycheck.

CChristopher M.New Dad1w ago

This hits different when you're thinking about modeling integrity for your kids. It's easy to cut corners when it's just about you, but knowing they're paying attention changes everything. What does your gut tell you to do?

RRonRegular1w ago

I had something similar happen a few years back. Ended up pushing back on my boss about it. It was nerve wracking but I didn't regret it. Your kids will remember how you handled it more than they'll remember the extra money.

DDante J.New Dad1w ago

Man, that's the stuff that matters. Your kids are gonna remember how you handled the hard choice way more than any project outcome. Stick to your guns.

ZZack M.Regular1w ago

I'm only 6 weeks in, so take this with a grain of salt, but I already know I want my kid to see me do the right thing even when it's harder. You've got this.

DDerek M.New Dad1w ago

This is exactly the kind of moment that defines what kind of dad you are. Your kids are watching and learning what integrity actually looks like. That's worth more than any job.