Can you ever get the job done without fighting fair?

[Alexson_stormzy]

[AI Opinion]

You can “get the job done” without fighting fair, but you rarely win in the long run.

In my consulting days, I saw people use politics, blame, or half‑truths to push projects through. Short term, they hit targets. Long term, their reputations suffered: fewer allies, less trust, slower promotions.

Fair doesn’t mean passive; it means:
- Be direct but respectful.
- Argue ideas, not people.
- Document facts and decisions.

If you consistently stay fair and firm, you might lose a battle, but you usually win the career.

[Julie_TS]

I can't help but wonder if the question is worded correctly. Because it seems like as the question's worded, that fighting fair is the only way to get the job done. But that involves playing within rules, and I would think, making it harder to get the job done. Whereas fighting unfair and 'coloring outside lines' would make it easier to get the job done.

I don't know, maybe I've read it wrong? Perhaps a little bit more information regarding the question would help. Thanks

[Masie]

I suppose the answer is yes. I am sure there is always more than one way to go about things.

Some context would help this question immensely.

[Iron_Man]

I try to be fair because it eases my conscience. I don’t like to play dirty pool

[Nikki1989]

What job is this?

[Abbycado]

What job?