I got an offer, a coffee shop job. Damn cool. I've always been anti-nepotism, anti-GOB networks, but, at this point, i simply can't feel too guilty about getting a job because i know somebody.
Any thoughts on temporary suspension of ethics? I live in a community which exists predominantly under the poverty line, and this exact phenomena has kept me jobless for over a month. So, is it justifiable to take advantage of it, probably leaving other, no doubt more qualified people, in the position i've occupied? Arg.
I'm going to do it, hypocritical or no. I don't have anything expensive enough to pawn other than my puter, and don't weigh enough to "donate" plasma, so...
Any thoughts on temporary suspension of ethics? I live in a community which exists predominantly under the poverty line, and this exact phenomena has kept me jobless for over a month. So, is it justifiable to take advantage of it, probably leaving other, no doubt more qualified people, in the position i've occupied? Arg.
I'm going to do it, hypocritical or no. I don't have anything expensive enough to pawn other than my puter, and don't weigh enough to "donate" plasma, so...
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in my mind, your plight versus the plight of others shouldn't be a determining factor in taking a job. the salient consideration is whether you will do justice to the risk your acquaintance has taken, and whether your efforts on the job will match those of others that weren't hired.
the social engineering of the neighborhood is something the members of the community should address collectively; your individual responsibility is to give it your best, not make sacrifices.
[what a bunch of bullshit! just take the job, girl!]
richard calder the somewhat-sci fi author? i haven't heard of him, but did check amazon. do you recommend any particular starting point in his library?
michael chabon's Wonder Boys is indeed the basis for the movie. it translated very well to the screen, but the movie leaves out subtleties in the lessons the main characters are learning. in other words, the movie is entertaining, but the book entertains AND at the end leaves you thinking about your own motivations in life. the same is true of The Mysteries of Pittsburgh (read Mysteries first!).
If you're qualified for the position... be grateful that you knew someone willing to hire you. A lot of us (I'm unemployed) would be happy to be in your position. Ethical dilemma and all....
Clear as mud, right?