"Going to Bat" for Someone...

[frog3101]

I have a had a few situations arise in my life recently that has led me to think about how many people still are willing to "go to bat" for someone. To stand up to others even if it means it may cause you to be looked upon unfavorably. I'm not saying doing something that could get you hurt/put in danger. Just a situation that you see isn't right or that someone (can be anyone, family, friend, or a stranger you see) being mistreated or any type of wrong doing towards them and you actually say or do something about it, without fear of it coming back to "bite you in the rear" at a later time. I like to think I am someone who would or does, but I can see why people don't so much, lots of fear of repercussions or looking bad or whatever. And, I am sure I've not spoken up plenty of times when my gut/heart told me I should. So, let me hear your stories of standing up to someone and how it worked out for you and the person(s) you stood up for. Can be any type of situation.

 

[disykat]

I have one that worked out. We had a new boss at work and there were some growing pains with some of the staff, especially since we all loved our last boss. We all "randomly" were invited for meetings with an HR member and I was worried what some people might say so when they asked if I had anything else to say I went out of my way to put in a good word for the new boss. I let the HR rep know I thought it would be a really good fit after the initial pain of change. Since it was pussyfooted around, I don't even know if anyone actually complained despite there being rumors a few people were planning to, but I've always felt glad I went to bat for someone who has turned out to be a really good boss.