DEAR ABBY: I am stumped as to what to do about something that happened at work. As a junior executive in a large firm, I submitted an idea to a vice president. He reacted with very little enthusiasm, so I assumed he didn't think much of my suggestion.
About a week later, he showed my idea to the president of the company as though he had originated it. The president thought it was brilliant.
I was furious when I heard what had happened and I wanted to tell my friend a thing or two. However, I took a co-worker's advice to just keep quiet, as any further action on my part could be harmful to my career.
I am still very resentful, seeing his career flourish and not my own. Any advice? -- HAD IT WITH OFFICE POLITICS
DEAR HAD IT: I think you used good judgment in taking your co-worker's advice. Let it go -- and learn from the experience. And the next time you get a "brilliant" idea, submit it to the president yourself.