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Pro tip: When your boss hints at tweaking quality data

Honestly, I got asked to adjust some numbers to make our project look better. Tbh, I found that talking it out with a trusted senior colleague gave me a way to say no without causing friction.
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caleb_kelly
Adjust some numbers to make our project look better? That's always a red flag for me. It's like putting lipstick on a pig, but for reports. Once you start fudging data, it's a slippery slope to where no one trusts anything. Your move to chat with a senior colleague was smart, because saying no directly can backfire. Bosses who ask for this stuff probably know it's wrong but hope you'll play along. Honestly, if the project needs number magic to look good, maybe fix the project instead.
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emery_martinez15
Totally get that feeling of dread when the numbers talk starts. Felt a wave of relief reading your take, honestly, like someone finally said the quiet part out loud.
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