I'm afraid I would have to opt for self-protection and keep quiet.

Reputation. If you lie to preserve your good reputation, then that reputation is false. If you admit to your mistakes and take full accountability for them, not only will you preserve your character, you may well develop an *Accurate* reputation as someone of honesty, integrity, and strong moral values. I read a quote once, my memory fails me as to who exactly it was that said it, but it went something like this: "You're character is what you really are, your reputation is simply what others think you are. When in doubt, concern yourself with reality over illusion"

I'd confess only because I hate liars & secrets. I really don't care what people think of me

Reputation. I'd rather build a new, more honest one than let it eat away at me and destroy my character.

reputation. coz for me my personal satisfaction is imp so if i hide that thing just for the reason career my intrest will lost .

I'd rather damage my character. I mean, you can fake character if you have to. You can't fake a reputation. Either way, I knew what I was going to do as soon as I read "You've done something you shouldn't have done."

This is one of Rosie's best questions to date ... and that is saying a lot 'cause she is excellent at getting all of us to think 'deeper.' I so appreciate that from her! One of my overall life motto's, especially about sensing one's own character is: 'YOU HAVE TO BE ABLE TO LIVE WITH YOURSELF!' Regardless of actual consequences, I would confess and lose any preconcieved 'reputation' in a blink of an eye! Actually, if I not only perceived that I did something I shouldn't have done, I would be THE FIRST to address not only my inappropriate actions and cupability, but would seek out and find those individuals -- whether family, friends, workmates or even the police -- I would know it best to face the consequences. This is the other half of another motto of mine: 'LIVE A LIFE WORTH LIVING!' Now. That may appear, at first glance, to be all altruistic on my part. Far from it. Again, it is 'me' I have to live with. In this, it is selfishness functioning at its best. But more, what I equally understand and accept is a little something called TIME. TIME: Even if my reputation is 'dashed,' presenting a truthful, reliable inner-character, in the long run this may indeed 'prove' my worth -- most importantly -- not only to myself, but hopefully to others by stepping up to 'the plate.' TIME: Furthermore, being somewhat of an 'old girl' now, I also know that careers come and go, as does, in many ways, 'reputation.' Reputation is really, after all said and done, an illusion. It only exists in the eyes of the beholders! Someone will always 'like' me, others will always not, for whatever reason. For me, as always, it isn't sufficient, healthy or even humanely worth much at all to just 'talk the talk.' For me it is a pure privilege to 'walk the walk!' All of it! I rest my case!

I'm a confessor all the way. Careers come and go, but wherever I go, there I am. I gotta live with myself and I feel more peaceful if I am able to admit my mistakes and apologize and make an effort not to repeat them.

My career and reputation. I could not feel comfortable with myself were I to with hold the truth.

Reputation and career.