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From F. John Reh, your Guide to Management

There are lots of temptations every day to take the easy way out. Slyly suggest the error was someone else's fault. Figure that no one will notice a few extra charges on the vendor's bill. And what could be wrong with coming in late a couple of days, but billing for a full day?

You might get away with it for a time, but you will end up getting found out. The eventual cost will far exceed the short term gain.

Far better to take the high road. Do the right thing. Be professional and act like an adult. It will pay off better in the end - and you'll sleep better.

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