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This might be a bit different from the typical 'High Road' story. That's because there was no personal conflict between the other party and myself. And there was no tug of war for position or possession. However, this is probably the best example in my personal life that would portray a 'High Road Pursuit'. Anyway, I confronted my superior about what I and many others perceived as inappropriate behavior on his part. It did not appear that anyone else would act on the matter. So I pursued another person who was a board member, and we agreed to confront him together privately in hopes of curtailing the behavior and the activity. Our efforts fail to change the situation which led to the board member contacting my boss's superior. Had we succeeded in altering my boss' course, things would have turned out radically different. During or since, there has not been any animosity between us. We have maintained a friendship over the years. Long story short, my superior was forced to resign. His resignation also cost me my job. I was keenly aware of the probability, but felt my action was far superior to my position. I was in a position to seek his position with the high probability of securing the job. However, I had decided that if I pursued my superior and he ended up losing his job, I was not going to seek his job. I knew that such a pursuit would not set well with my own heart. In my own mind, that would have been 'the low road'. 'The High Road' was to walk away regardless of the outcome, which is what I did. The organization's gain was more important than the job loss that I would personally experience. Some roads are built with inferior material, material unable to endure the ware and tare. They will not hold up under the punishment of vehicular traffic. Such is also the case with our personal lives and relationships. Low roads cost less to build, but are only sustainable for very short seasons. My career path was forever changed, but I have always been pleased with my decision. The 'High Roads' are costlier but will serve us well. Such has been the case with the professional 'High Road' that I took 29 years ago. 101221PSCtest, The High Road, Regina McIntosh. 5P
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