I would have kept the peace at work. I was young and had a hot temper. I was not understanding of others. If someone upset me they became an enemy. To that end I did not see a colleague was going through tough times at home. I thought he was slacking. So I told the boss man he was slacking. I didn't go about it in a professional way. One day he was caught and sacked. I was also made to feel uncomfortable by speaking out. Anyhow, I handled it wrong and could have supported him better. I regret it for a long time. As I grew older I realised people go through stuff and if we can support them in some way then we should. Lesson learned not to take things at face value.
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