Message #63564

[raindance]

Some years ago my boss at the time made a mistake in a certain procedure in the office and I was asked to collude with a cover up and with breaking the law.  I was the main administrator of that procedure, but the mistake was made by my boss. In order to conceal the mistake and "please" certain people, Bossie decided to allow something to go through.  I explained my objections to Bossie's decision and it led to a small stand-off between us.  I pointed out the potential consequences - and they were potential extremely serious, including loss of registration of our organisation in a particular sector, Bossie and our President would have had to resign and there would also have been repercussions in Bossie's private life.  

It was an uncomfortable time, but Bossie and I went on to work together quite amicably for years afterwards.

Was I correct in acting as I did?  Yes, I have never regretted it.  Would I act the same way again? Yes.  

The way I see it is this: I try to live by certain principles, and "principles" are not for the good times - they are there to guide you when you face difficulties.