I've realised that I have a tendency to fall into this trap when I find I'm working for someone, rather than with someone. It seems that distinction is important to me (subconsciously). It seems to come about when I start thinking 'just keep them happy and off my back' vs 'just do the right thing'. Thankfully, I've only been pulled into this thinking twice in my career.
My usual solution is 'just do the right thing even if it gets you fired' to that problem.
I don't mind working for someone but i can't do it without doing it properly if he wanted an obedient servant he probably shouldn't have hired me to begin with.
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I've realised that I have a tendency to fall into this trap when I find I'm working for someone, rather than with someone. It seems that distinction is important to me (subconsciously). It seems to come about when I start thinking 'just keep them happy and off my back' vs 'just do the right thing'. Thankfully, I've only been pulled into this thinking twice in my career.
My usual solution is 'just do the right thing even if it gets you fired' to that problem.
I don't mind working for someone but i can't do it without doing it properly if he wanted an obedient servant he probably shouldn't have hired me to begin with.