"I'm dressed all in blue and I'm remembering you."

I had this discussion with a friend of mine the other night. How long do you put up with someone disrespecting you before you take a stand and say it's not okay? My friend's response was: I think it depends on how much you love someone and what they mean to you. I've run into a sticky situation at work. I have a department manager who...shall i say is not qualified. I won't go into detail or use names, but I've come to the point where it's about time to draw the line. I understand that I may take a few shots for this (i.e. hours cut, department transfer) but when is enough, enough? It hurts to hear co-workers tell me what's going on. I need to take responsibility for it.

I once saw a sign in front of a church that said: "We were not called to be lawers, judges or jury, but instead to be witnesses." I love that quote. It really stuck with me.

It makes me wonder where the balance is. When do i draw the line? When do I blow the whistle on what's happening? Who am I to decide something needs to be done?

But today I decided that enough is enough. Not only is this affecting me, but it's hurting people I value as great workers and friends. The time has come for someone to take a stand, and if it needs to be me...so be it. :) Heck maybe it'll all turn out just great and I'll get a promotion!