#42: I Will Respectfully Decline
Demonstrating responsibility, trustworthiness, and reliability to your employer is important for your career success. Sometimes, you may need to take a stand for what is right, and this behavior is typically appreciated in the workplace. Unfortunately, one worker’s attempt to showcase their reliability and trustworthiness was met with a negative reaction from their boss. The boss accused the worker of stealing a small amount of money, despite the worker’s attempts to explain their innocence.
The worker was ultimately offered their job back, but chose not to accept it. It is clear that the boss mishandled the situation, and the worker’s efforts to prove their dependability were not valued.