Standing Up at Work is Getting Harder

2w ago·1 min read

Had a situation at the office where my boss asked me to take credit for work my junior guy did. Wasn't a huge deal financially but it was wrong and I knew it. I respectfully declined and made sure the young man got recognition in front of upper management. Now my boss is cold with me and I'm wondering if I made a mistake. But my dad raised me better than that and I'd rather sleep at night knowing I did right. Anyone else feel like integrity costs more than it used to? Or am I just getting old?

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LLucas M.Regular2w ago

That's a real test of character right there. Did you end up saying something or let it slide? Because teaching your kids integrity means actually living it at work.

SShane K.Regular2w ago

This is the stuff that matters more than the paycheck honestly. Your kids are watching how you handle these moments. Hope you set that straight with your boss.

KKevinNew Dad2w ago

This is the kind of moment that defines who you are as a person and what you teach your kids just by being their dad. Standing up for the junior guy is the right call even if it costs you something.

JJustinNew Dad2w ago

I'd be interested how you handled it. Did you already push back on your boss or are you still deciding what to do?

AAlexRegular2w ago

Standing up at work gets harder as you get older and bills pile up I get it. But what's the junior guy going to learn if nobody advocates for him? That's the gentlemans code right there.

LLucas M.Regular2w ago

That's a tough spot. Your junior guy did the work, he should get the credit. Taking it yourself teaches him that hard work doesn't matter and bosses reward who takes credit not who does the work. Not the lesson to set.