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Thread started 12/20/13 5:12pm

tinaz

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What would you do?

Ok... I am starting a new job next week and have found out they have been purchased by a company that goes against everything I believe in...

Of course in this job im sure I would not be asked to do anything against my beliefs.. SO, should I do it and just bring home a paycheck... OR dont do it... The job is a very menial job, and part time, with a set schedule which is exactly what I have wanted...BUT, I cant stand the people nor their views about pretty much every issue or anything they have supported...



Pay isnt fabulous, but isnt the worst...


What would you all do?

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Reply #1 posted 12/20/13 5:15pm

CarrieMpls

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If you can afford to be choosy, be choosy. If you can't, take the job and keep looking for something better.

Personally I don't think I could ever work for a company that I was at complete odds against. I've had some unhappiness with my current company but they usually make things right and I'm able to see progress when it's important.

But that's all well and good when you're coming from a privileged position. You're not always able to be so choosy and then it makes sense to do what you can live with until you can make a better choice.

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Reply #2 posted 12/20/13 5:25pm

tinaz

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Yes, thats a great point, thank you for your input Carrie!

Its really bothering me the more I find out about them... :-/ Darn Google!! lol


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Reply #3 posted 12/20/13 5:31pm

KingBAD

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i'm sure you will want oppinions from people,

who have worked for a livin, to answer you qwestion.

my outllok on these kinds of qwestions are simple.

i rarely do things i object to. however,

i've been in school the past two years, and in close

proximity to people i find objectionable. i didn't qwit school

because of its benefits to me. in the cases where i was

instructed to do things that really were against my values

i stated my intentions to decline participation and accepted

my grade accordingly. 'F'

i had to do this twice this semester. i work hard for my grades

and i sought, and was given alternative projects that gained

even more points, so i did not suffer.

one has to only decide to either bare a dicomfort, grin and bare it.

OR know that it may cause more harm to them and their reputation

(when a person has takin as much as they can stand, sometimes things

get said in the heat of the moment) more long lastin harm than good.

i hope your choice is simple.

and it seems that when one makes choices according to decency,

something good always comes alo wink ng.

i am KING BAD!!!
you are NOT...
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Reply #4 posted 12/20/13 5:53pm

tinaz

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Thank you Kingbad!!

I have never been in this sort of situation before, Job wise... Most places I have worked for were small local companies that didnt have huge conglomerate (sp) hands in it... Working there isnt going to "hurt me" per se, but I would be helping make money for the very people who IMO are not good people...

Your point about school hits me the most... This job wont do anything for the betterment of myself... Sure it will give me a paycheck but I can get that elsewhere..

I like the last part about making choices according to decency... Thank you! hug


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Reply #5 posted 12/20/13 8:57pm

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I share Carrie's sentiment.

If you can afford to be choosy, then be choosy.

I don't think that I could ever work for a company with direct ties to North Korea or Hezbollah, no matter how desperate I would be, but aside from something like that let your wallet & conscience work in tandem to make such a decision.

By St. Boogar and all the saints at the backside door of Purgatory!
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Reply #6 posted 12/20/13 9:50pm

KingBAD

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PurpleJedi said:

I share Carrie's sentiment.

If you can afford to be choosy, then be choosy.

I don't think that I could ever work for a company with direct ties to North Korea or Hezbollah, no matter how desperate I would be, but aside from something like that let your wallet & conscience work in tandem to make such a decision.

well said, and oh, by the way

brickevilking

i am KING BAD!!!
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evilking
STOP ME IF YOU HEARD THIS BEFORE...
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Reply #7 posted 12/21/13 2:50pm

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KingBAD said:

well said, and oh, by the way

brickevilking


fishslap

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Reply #8 posted 12/21/13 10:08pm

dJJ

cash in.


And copy all the dirt you find on them.


And take it home.


Out the bastards when you don't need them anymore.

99% of my posts are ironic. Maybe this post sides with the other 1%.
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Reply #9 posted 12/21/13 11:08pm

Lammastide

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CarrieMpls said:

If you can afford to be choosy, be choosy. If you can't, take the job and keep looking for something better.

Personally I don't think I could ever work for a company that I was at complete odds against. I've had some unhappiness with my current company but they usually make things right and I'm able to see progress when it's important.

But that's all well and good when you're coming from a privileged position. You're not always able to be so choosy and then it makes sense to do what you can live with until you can make a better choice.

This exactly.

Ὅσον ζῇς φαίνου
μηδὲν ὅλως σὺ λυποῦ
πρὸς ὀλίγον ἐστὶ τὸ ζῆν
τὸ τέλος ὁ χρόνος ἀπαιτεῖ.”
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Reply #10 posted 12/23/13 4:57pm

tinaz

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Thank you PJ, DJJ, and Lamma!

I didnt take it!! woot!



IM STICKING IT TO THE MAN!!

idk what that has to do with this situation but it feels good to say it! lol








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~~~~~ Oh that voice...incredible....there should be a musical instrument called George Michael... ~~~~~
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Reply #11 posted 12/23/13 5:03pm

Lammastide

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tinaz said:

Thank you PJ, DJJ, and Lamma!

I didnt take it!! woot!



IM STICKING IT TO THE MAN!!

idk what that has to do with this situation but it feels good to say it! lol








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Kudos. That sort of thing takes character. I wish you very well on finding other, even better options.

Ὅσον ζῇς φαίνου
μηδὲν ὅλως σὺ λυποῦ
πρὸς ὀλίγον ἐστὶ τὸ ζῆν
τὸ τέλος ὁ χρόνος ἀπαιτεῖ.”
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Reply #12 posted 12/23/13 5:21pm

tinaz

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Thank you so much Lamma! I really appreciate that smile

~~~~~ Oh that voice...incredible....there should be a musical instrument called George Michael... ~~~~~
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Reply #13 posted 12/23/13 5:23pm

babynoz

tinaz said:

Thank you PJ, DJJ, and Lamma!

I didnt take it!! woot!



IM STICKING IT TO THE MAN!!

idk what that has to do with this situation but it feels good to say it! lol








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You go girl...power to the people! lol

Prince, in you I found a kindred spirit...Rest In Paradise.
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Reply #14 posted 12/23/13 5:29pm

tinaz

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babynoz said:

tinaz said:

Thank you PJ, DJJ, and Lamma!

I didnt take it!! woot!



IM STICKING IT TO THE MAN!!

idk what that has to do with this situation but it feels good to say it! lol








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You go girl...power to the people! lol



lollol !!


headbang

Thank you!!








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Reply #15 posted 12/23/13 5:33pm

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tinaz said:

Ok... I am starting a new job next week and have found out they have been purchased by a company that goes against everything I believe in...

Of course in this job im sure I would not be asked to do anything against my beliefs.. SO, should I do it and just bring home a paycheck... OR dont do it... The job is a very menial job, and part time, with a set schedule which is exactly what I have wanted...BUT, I cant stand the people nor their views about pretty much every issue or anything they have supported...



Pay isnt fabulous, but isnt the worst...


What would you all do?

You gotta do what is necessary to get by. I'd stick with it until you can find something better.

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Reply #16 posted 12/23/13 5:40pm

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NoVideo said:

tinaz said:

Ok... I am starting a new job next week and have found out they have been purchased by a company that goes against everything I believe in...

Of course in this job im sure I would not be asked to do anything against my beliefs.. SO, should I do it and just bring home a paycheck... OR dont do it... The job is a very menial job, and part time, with a set schedule which is exactly what I have wanted...BUT, I cant stand the people nor their views about pretty much every issue or anything they have supported...



Pay isnt fabulous, but isnt the worst...


What would you all do?

You gotta do what is necessary to get by. I'd stick with it until you can find something better.




Thank you Novideo for your advice, But I already turned it down.. I hadnt started it yet..

~~~~~ Oh that voice...incredible....there should be a musical instrument called George Michael... ~~~~~
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Reply #17 posted 12/24/13 5:21am

dJJ

tinaz said:

Thank you PJ, DJJ, and Lamma!

I didnt take it!! woot!



IM STICKING IT TO THE MAN!!

idk what that has to do with this situation but it feels good to say it! lol








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[Edited 12/23/13 16:58pm]




Good for you!

You do realize you blew your chance to become a famous whistle blower, right? wink


Enjoy your Christmas with a clear consciouss.

99% of my posts are ironic. Maybe this post sides with the other 1%.
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Reply #18 posted 12/24/13 7:28am

tinaz

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dJJ said:

tinaz said:

Thank you PJ, DJJ, and Lamma!

I didnt take it!! woot!



IM STICKING IT TO THE MAN!!

idk what that has to do with this situation but it feels good to say it! lol








sp edit

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Good for you!

You do realize you blew your chance to become a famous whistle blower, right? wink


Enjoy your Christmas with a clear consciouss.



lol



Ya, the spy life is not for me tho... The only trench coat I own is yellow and white striped... biggrin

And thank you!

~~~~~ Oh that voice...incredible....there should be a musical instrument called George Michael... ~~~~~
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Reply #19 posted 12/24/13 9:23am

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CarrieMpls said:

If you can afford to be choosy, be choosy. If you can't, take the job and keep looking for something better.



Personally I don't think I could ever work for a company that I was at complete odds against. I've had some unhappiness with my current company but they usually make things right and I'm able to see progress when it's important.



But that's all well and good when you're coming from a privileged position. You're not always able to be so choosy and then it makes sense to do what you can live with until you can make a better choice.




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Reply #20 posted 12/24/13 10:17am

Shyra

Listen to Carrie. wink

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Reply #21 posted 12/24/13 10:28pm

ThisOne

I would work there - do what is required and go home

Do that until you find something else where you would be happier

Also you never know.... u may really like it and the people who took over may not be actually running the show

I always give things like this a try because not knowing would really bother me!

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Reply #22 posted 12/25/13 12:36am

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If you can afford to lose the job and/or think it'll be easy for you to get a replacement job I say leave. But if not then just stick around and see.
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Reply #23 posted 12/25/13 3:58am

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tinaz said:

Ok... I am starting a new job next week and have found out they have been purchased by a company that goes against everything I believe in...

Of course in this job im sure I would not be asked to do anything against my beliefs.. SO, should I do it and just bring home a paycheck... OR dont do it... The job is a very menial job, and part time, with a set schedule which is exactly what I have wanted...BUT, I cant stand the people nor their views about pretty much every issue or anything they have supported...



Pay isnt fabulous, but isnt the worst...


What would you all do?

if i had money to keep looking for work i'd do so. if not, i'd take the job and keep looking over the long term. good luck

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