When you have an argument with somebody, do you hold onto your principles or let them go?
I was in debate over a small thing with a colleague today. He wanted a better share of revenues allotted to a particular employee because the employee had worked a lot, and I said it would happen based on the contribution made to the overall project. The difference was small, but the arguments kept on flowing.
I was confronting myself. Should I hold onto the principles? Because the system is designed for the purpose of idetifying an individual’s contribution to the project. But then, the person may have made higher contribution if he worked on some other project. So shall I make my colleague happy and give out additional share?
Both of us finally said it’s no point fighting over such a small issue. Both were ready to accept another’s view point.
If I keep on the principle, there is the question of generosity and being right. If I don’t, it’s about looking good and giving up.
What say?