Not to edge close to a Godwin here, but how is that materially different from a soldier 'just following orders'? If anything, the soldier's excuse is more valid

Not to edge close to a Godwin here, but how is that materially different from a soldier 'just following orders'? If anything, the soldier's excuse is more valid, since it is far easier to quit a job than quit military service. I'm not saying that both are easy, but I am uncomfortable with rationalizing what a person does at work as not reflecting on their moral character.