“Non-compliance is a cardinal sin in this organization.”
“I cannot commit a fraudulent act.”
“You stand the risk of being terminated,” The stern looking secretary of the boss, perhaps had my best interests at heart.
“I choose to resign.”
“Are you sure?”
“Yes, there are cardinal rules of existence beyond the confines of this office, and what goes around will come around.”
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Yes. There are rules and there are rules. We are in a time where we need more scrupulous people like this.
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Rules tailored to certain vested interests are the problems. The ones meant for the larger good can be followed.
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all too familiar a scenario. as business is increasingly presented as society (or culture’s) greatest good, the above conflicts increase. predatory businesses are, at heart, predators and should be regarded as such,
one doesn’t let the tiger roam through the school yard, even if it is an outstanding tourist attraction bringing in money to the community.
thought-provoking as usual!
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Is there a way of stopping the tiger?
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Surely a most important of questions.
(Staying with the metaphor):
we can cage the tiger (but what about when we need the power it affords us/what about when the guards on the cage decide they could use the tiger in circumstances they are sure everyone will agree are worthy?)
we can kill the tiger but that is destroying something essentially good with the bad, a baby/bath water solution
we could domesticate it (but the risk is that only a few would be in charge of that process and we all know what Lord Acton says about power)
or we can, as individuals, become less dependent on what it provides (staying with our metaphor) if we develop our self-sufficiency then we can stay out of its grasp.*
Hopefully, the tiger becomes fat and lazy from it’s seemingly endless supply of easy food and becomes weak.
The marsupials in prehistoric times did not survive competition with the dinosaurs by fighting them.
*kind of harsh, like the old joke about two people camping. They both are awoken by the sound of a bear tearing their camp apart. Getting out of their sleeping bags both agree their only hope for survival is to make a break for it, run away. As the sounds of the bear grows louder and nearer their tent, one of the two campers sits down and begins to put on their sneakers.
“You must be kidding, we have to get away now, before the bear gets closer” the other camper whispers, “those sneakers can’t possibly make you able to run faster than the bear!”
Finishing tying the laces, the other camper says, “I don’t have to run faster than the bear, all I have to do is run faster than you.”
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Valid points! I wonder if the term l’assiez faire economy holds any meaning now. The emerging scenario is win-win-lose… a few oligopolic entities win, and the consumer/employee loses.
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It’s sad that this is relatable. Great six indeed!
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Thank you, Lisa!
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Amen and Amen! Compromising your principles for profit never works out to your advantage.
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Amen and amen! Knowingly going against your principles never works out well.
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Agree. Thanks!
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I choose to be optimistic there are more people like your character than not. Those who refuse to compromise their values and ethics even at the risk of jeopardizing their job.
Oh, yes. What goes around most definitely will come back around!
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Thank you, Denise! The increasing number of moonlighters is proof of what you say.
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Good for you!!! So many of us have to just suck it up and swallow our pride, dignity, and self-esteem!!
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One should list out the few positive ones. Though the authenticity of feedback will be doubtful.
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Never sacrifice virtue . Goo one
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Thank you so much!
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Chuckle. Good to think about defying the hierarchy.
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Thank you, Faith Ann!
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She took the higher road and will have no regrets. Timely SSS.
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