I think we have all heard, “If you see something, say something.” But that may not always be the best course of action.

Stop and ask yourself about the situation. How will it affect you if you make it known? Will you be labeled helpful, a troublemaker, or nosy? Where will this information go if you reveal it? And who will know you are the one who came forward with it? Also, what is your motivation for wanting to speak up? To appear conscientious? To show loyalty? Or do you want to get in good graces with someone? Because that may or may not happen. Lastly, things could be denied, covered up, or swept under the rug. And how will that go over for you? Because whistleblowers are not always the hero.