Well, I've always had somewhat of a problem with not saying what is on my mind. I try very hard here to keep things on an even keel but in my work life, I'm not quiet so controlled. Yes, it has cost me significantly a few times in my life. It cost me two or three very good promotions when I was younger and working in the power plant industry. It cost me again a couple of years ago with my present company when I spoke up when a new sales manager announced some really stupid new requirements on a company conference call to all of us. After my comments, he simply said "this call is now concluded". I knew how mad I made him about 30 - 45 days later when the yearly bonuses were paid. I calculate that my honestly cost me about $7500.00. Was it worth it? Probably not but oh well. The thing is, I was right and he was fired about 4 months later. To be fair, I think that they knew I was unfairly punished and though they never really admitted it, my bonus the following year was much better than I expected. I think they just made up what I had lost the previous year.