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In defense of my corrupt boss

Classik

Classik

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A friend whose boss is very morally corrupt at work defended the boss somewhere. Someone said and wrote something about this corrupt boss. But the boss was physically defended by the staff: that his boss is not corrupt - he is a person of integrity.

He knows what the boss really does. Is this ethics or whatever?
Is that how the government thing goes? Or should he have told the world how terrible the boss is?
 
As a rule, I think it's a bad idea to put your boss, or anyone in an authority over you, in a negative light. Better to say nothing if you can't say anything good while still being honest. On that note. Having an attitude like Bob Cratchit from the movie "A Christmas Carol," is a good attitude to strive for. (Just my opinion).
 
Classik said:
A friend whose boss is very morally corrupt at work defended the boss somewhere. Someone said and wrote something about this corrupt boss. But the boss was physically defended by the staff: that his boss is not corrupt - he is a person of integrity.

He knows what the boss really does. Is this ethics or whatever?
Is that how the government thing goes? Or should he have told the world how terrible the boss is?
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No, he did the right thing.

I was the same way with my Wife. I would back her up unto death even if she was in the wrong. We can talk later, but first things first.

The principle is the same. What's he supposed to do? Stand there and agree with the guy? Run his boss down? Let him get beat up or something? When you stand up for someone when their wrong...it opens a door that may allow them to learn to have a better heart.
Boom.

Did not Jesus stand up for us when we were yet sinners and the enemy of God?! Yes He did. :wink
 
Classik said:
Thanks for the replies. However is that not telling lies?
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Saying nothing is not the same as telling a lie. If something is said in error, and you say nothing to correct it, then arguably that could be counted as a lie by ommession. Or it could be just the common aspect of letting people believe how they like, as well as choosing your battles for what to bring up.

I think the bible's wisdom is good saying a fool airs out their thoughts, while the wise know how to hold their tongue. The same can be applied that your silence on any matter does not mean you are lying in any of the things you don't say.

If it comes to the only way to say good things about someone is to lie. Then say nothing about them (unless it's to them to correct them). Expically if they hold an authority over you.
 
Classik said:
Thanks for the replies. However is that not telling lies?
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One could easily tell lies doing that. One doesn't have to. I was taught if you can't say something good about someone then don't speak at all. (not that I listened when I was young but I do now!)

It's not hard to find some good in someone. Even if their evil, you can still find something good about them to speak of.
 
Php 4:7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Php 4:8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
 
Classik said:
A friend whose boss is very morally corrupt at work defended the boss somewhere. Someone said and wrote something about this corrupt boss. But the boss was physically defended by the staff: that his boss is not corrupt - he is a person of integrity.

He knows what the boss really does. Is this ethics or whatever?
Is that how the government thing goes? Or should he have told the world how terrible the boss is?
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Before I was a lawyer, when I was a public information officer for the state office of a federal agency, I had a fantastically corrupt boss. We're talking blatant theft, falsification of travel, and other genuinely bad stuff. To save the job of an older co-worker who was also a good friend of mine (it's a long story, but basically the boss was trying to blame his theft on the co-worker), I reported this fine fellow to (1) the State Director of the agency; (2) the investigative arm of the Department of the Interior; and (3) the FBI. They all thanked me profusely for my courage, yada yada yada. The bottom line: the only people who suffered any adverse consequences were those who cooperated in the investigation. The corrupt boss stayed in his position another 20 years - with NO CONSEQUENCES WHATSOEVER, apart from some temporary embarrassment. At the very beginning, he snarled at me "Lots of other people have tried to get me. No one ever has, and you're not going to get me either." And he was right!

I have the satisfaction of knowing that I did what was right and helped my innocent co-worker, who was able to move on to a different job. I also came to believe this boss had been sent into my life by God as an absolutely perfect example of what a completely and utterly immoral and amoral life looks like. Indeed, what Evil looks like. But I also learned a valuable lesson that I have seen repeat itself time and again: If a subordinate is going to take on his boss, the subordinate is almost always going to come out the loser regardless of how right he might be or how incompetent or unethical the boss might be. You are simply viewed as a disloyal subordinate - which, in the eyes of management, is approximately like having leprosy.
 
All matters should be addressed with kindness and graciousness. Our actions must always be Christlike even rebuking sin.
 
Runner said:
Before I was a lawyer, when I was a public information officer for the state office of a federal agency, I had a fantastically corrupt boss. We're talking blatant theft, falsification of travel, and other genuinely bad stuff. To save the job of an older co-worker who was also a good friend of mine (it's a long story, but basically the boss was trying to blame his theft on the co-worker), I reported this fine fellow to (1) the State Director of the agency; (2) the investigative arm of the Department of the Interior; and (3) the FBI. They all thanked me profusely for my courage, yada yada yada. The bottom line: the only people who suffered any adverse consequences were those who cooperated in the investigation. The corrupt boss stayed in his position another 20 years - with NO CONSEQUENCES WHATSOEVER, apart from some temporary embarrassment. At the very beginning, he snarled at me "Lots of other people have tried to get me. No one ever has, and you're not going to get me either." And he was right!

I have the satisfaction of knowing that I did what was right and helped my innocent co-worker, who was able to move on to a different job. I also came to believe this boss had been sent into my life by God as an absolutely perfect example of what a completely and utterly immoral and amoral life looks like. Indeed, what Evil looks like. But I also learned a valuable lesson that I have seen repeat itself time and again: If a subordinate is going to take on his boss, the subordinate is almost always going to come out the loser regardless of how right he might be or how incompetent or unethical the boss might be. You are simply viewed as a disloyal subordinate - which, in the eyes of management, is approximately like having leprosy.
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Been there .
 
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