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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Would anyone like to share an instance of when they pushed back on pressure to do something unethical?
I'm a fed. Not even a supervisor, but have a significant amount of respect and leadership in my role.
A (acting, I should say) supervisor is now in the process of pressuring me to do something unethical. 
 (This is not the example, but a similar situation would be requesting reimbursement for something like reserving a restaurant or conference space for an event in our government travel system, which is clearly prohibited.)

My supervisor supports me and is trying to find appropriate ways to address this person's behavior (like a discussion with that person's supervisor on appropriate communications), and is prepared to explain to leadership that if they push for this thing, we advise that the solicitor's office weigh in.

I'm hoping that it's cleared up and dropped soon, but it weighs on me because it's hampered my ability to do my job.

I am also frustrated that people in leadership positions seem to enable this person's behavior.

I think I have been a bit insulated from things like this- generally I have an amazing experience and wonderful working relationships with my colleagues and leadership. So this is a rare event and I may be taking it more personally than necessary.

Can you share an example of a time when you were pressured to do something unethical? What did you do?

Thank you![/quote]

One time I worked at the DC OAG's office and my supervisor tried to get me to file a case that did not have merit. I declined but said if that supervisor wanted to personally bring the case, he/she could. The case was never filed and I kept my job.[/quote]

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