David, thanks for the great addition.  I agree there are times when supporting the team is the wrong thing to do, but I'm not sure there are many of them.  I've worked for over 10 different employers and more that twice that many supervisors.  When I was younger, I thought they were wrong.  Now that I'm a bit more senior, I realize they were just different. Often in helping them do what they're trying to do, you gain influence.  If they're compromising your future, yes, you probably should look for another team.  Thanks again, Mike...