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[quote=Anonymous]I have the same inclinations as you OP but finally embraced this mantra of making your boss feel good, and let me tell you - life is easier with this mentality.

The perks of making your boss look good: you get a preview of important information if s/he feels you're their best confidante. You get better assignments and growth opportunities. Out of a sense of reciprocity they will start to want to make you look good and give you more opportunities to be at the table with higher ups. Your boss will feel your success reflects well on him/her and will use official authority to advance your career.

Conversely, when your success is achieved independently of your boss and it becomes clear to your boss's peers that his/her oversight isn't needed, then obviously that makes your boss feel threatened and casts a shadow of doubt over your motivations.

All that said, I don't compromise my reputation to help out a swindler. If you have a boss who lies to superiors and engages in unethical practices, then just keep your head down and find a way out. Find some one honest who you can support in good conscience. [/quote]

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