You all have a decision to make today. Those of you who work in a Fiduciary Capacity have an obligation to consider most issues from a selfless standpoint, first and foremost.
In that regard, there is only one right answer. What is best for your clients? We are human. Our first thoughts may lean toward what is the best answer for ourselves. That is how we "feel". We may react based on our feelings, but then you cannot call yourself "a professional".
At the very least your clients deserve to be part of the equation in your thought process. When you write down the pros and cons, as any responsible person would do when making a decision, write down the pros and cons for your clients...not you.
In our business, the client's interest is short term. We have a closing/end date. Maybe it is best for you to do X for you later and Y for them today. You may feel like quitting or changing offices or going on a long vacation today. Now look at your clients and consider how they will be best served. If you can cover them and do what you want at the same time, well then...YAY!!! But if what you want to do today leaves them short in any way, then you must ask yourself IF you are truly a "Professional".
Do you act as you MUST as you consider the best interest of your clients? Or do you act as you "FEEL" because you are reacting in emotional and human fashion.
A Professional acts as he MUST and not as he FEELS. Remember that phrase anytime you are tempted to react emotionally in a manner that may negatively impact your clients' best interest.
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