Sometimes bribery makes sense
@cacay1 (85184)
Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
July 13, 2025 1:49am CST
An individual may opt to do this by bribing someone in a top position to get promoted or hired. It's crucial for someone doing this degrading style, but others find it effective. There is no choice; however, make sure that the top position personnel you targeted for bribing are heard as doing it casually, or else, you'll experience insults and defamation.
My brother was doing this. He was challenged for a promotion hard to get, though he's academically qualified. After he learned that their company manager accepts bribery so he takes it seriously. Indeed, the company manager accepted the goods delivered to him by my brother secretly. Without prejudice, my bro was promoted, gosh. Somehow, I told myself that sometimes bribery makes sense, though I know it is unlawful.
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@cacay1 (85184)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
1h
@LadyDuck that's true bribery is not good but my brother only wanted to prove if their manager could be bribed. Indeed he was right. He was promoted but he resigned two months after getting the promotion. He can't swallow the attitude of the manager could be bribed. He learned that those he promoted ahead of him did the same thing.
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@rsa101 (39023)
• Philippines
6h
Thank you for sharing such an honest and personal story. It’s a tough reality that in some workplaces, merit alone doesn’t always guarantee promotion. Your brother, despite being academically qualified, found himself stuck—until he discovered that bribery was quietly accepted. While it’s clear he acted out of frustration and a desire to move forward, it also highlights how unfair systems can push people into compromising situations.
Bribery, though unlawful and unethical, can feel like the only way out for some. That doesn’t make it right, but it explains why people resort to it, especially when they see others succeeding through the same means. Unfortunately, it also creates a cycle where power and opportunity are tied to favors rather than fairness, hurting those who try to do things the right way.
It’s understandable to feel conflicted—seeing bribery “work” can make you question your values. But while the system may be flawed, real progress comes when people and institutions choose integrity over shortcuts. It’s not always easy, but acknowledging these gray areas with honesty is the first step toward change.
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@cacay1 (85184)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
1h
@rsa101, my brother resigned after getting the promotion. He cannot swallow the rumors from people. My brother learned that those who were promoted ahead of him did the same thing. He felt guilty. Their manager remained thick unmoved. He resigned and he is now working in Singapore.
