{"id":5935,"date":"2026-05-25T09:19:37","date_gmt":"2026-05-25T09:19:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/myanmarmuslim.news\/en\/?p=5935"},"modified":"2026-05-25T09:19:38","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T09:19:38","slug":"the-benefits-of-taking-responsibility-without-blaming-others","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/myanmarmuslim.news\/en\/2026\/05\/25\/the-benefits-of-taking-responsibility-without-blaming-others\/","title":{"rendered":"The Benefits of Taking Responsibility Without Blaming Others"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

\u201cIf it\u2019s not your fault, good. If it is\u2014accept responsibility.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I once worked at JFK Airport in New York for six months before returning to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). One night, while exhausted from a long shift, I was assigned to move a Boeing 747 from the maintenance hangar to its departure gate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because I had been away from LAX for months, I wasn\u2019t familiar with the layout anymore. While towing the aircraft toward Gate 74, the tow tug accidentally struck the No. 3 engine. The damage was serious\u2014engine bolts bent, the pylon structure compromised, and repair costs estimated at $200,000. On top of that, the canceled flight meant over 400 passengers had to be accommodated in hotels, costing another $300,000. Altogether, the incident cost half a million dollars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The investigation team questioned me. My union rep suggested I could share the blame with my co-worker and the gate marshal who guided me. But when asked directly, I said: \u201cI was responsible for moving the aircraft. I accept responsibility.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The final decision was a two\u2011week suspension without pay. But after returning, something unexpected happened: I was selected for advanced training on the new Boeing 777 fleet\u2014a rare opportunity, especially for someone like me, an Asian among mostly white colleagues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My coworkers were surprised. One even said, \u201cTint, is this the punishment you got?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The real message is this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n