When I started out in IT contracting, I worked for many ethically challenged companies (banks, insurance, tobacco, pharma). Very early I would not take work fro

When I started out in IT contracting, I worked for many ethically challenged companies (banks, insurance, tobacco, pharma). Very early I would not take work from clearly criminal operations, e.g. illegal gambling. I have seen that most young people start out with good intentions, but the money and power erodes their ethics. When I realised how insidiously toxic those environments are, I stopped working for any company where I did not believe in their ethical position. This had a big negative impact on my income, but I am happier for not playing a part in helping these organisations. I have since discovered that many charities and aid organisations actually make very little difference to those that they claim to be helping. The leaders in these organisations often publicly project an ethical image of themselves, but are secretly using the organisation for their private profit. Many ethically minded people are actually vain and power hungry. Success fuels hubris. You don't mention how much income you need for your chosen lifestyle. In my experience, our needs often limit the available options.