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I agree in spirit, but just-leave-now is the wrong remedy. Sorry. There is no rush -- quick outrages, emotional appeals and media frenzy are poor guides for maj

by ptero 8y ago

I agree in spirit, but just-leave-now is the wrong remedy. Sorry. There is no rush -- quick outrages, emotional appeals and media frenzy are poor guides for major life decisions. Do consider leaving if you think it is warranted (personally, I do), but do not rush. Write a short note to yourself on what you want to do and why, then think hard about this at least once a week, but keep going for a month. If in a month this still seems like the way to go, leave (and if not, stay; there is no shame it that). That way you also build up resolve to stick to your guns if you get a last minute appeal to stay -- this is a lot easier if you thought about your decision for a long time and decided that what you are doing is right for you. My 2c.

matt4077 8y ago
Nah, just leave. Tomorrow morning. Unless you need a few days to download a few internal documents that you believe the world should see. If you work at Facebook, I'm reasonably certain you (including family) won't starve. By delaying you will also risk losing the courage of conviction. Because anger dulls over time. Delaying also diminishes the effect of leaving, because the causality is no longer obvious. Imagine the power a mass exodus would have! With the significance the workforce has in this sector, it would instantly become the most significant motivation to behave ethically beyond the minimum required by law.
- hnuser355 8y ago
  Wooo encouraging strangers to make impulsive financial/career decisions
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- hindsightRegret 8y ago
  Troll. It's easy to post outrage on the internet; it's much, much harder to take real action. People have mortgages, car payments and kids. It's not like those just go away when you leave a job. Most people don't have liquid savings that will last them more than 6+ months - especially with families. I don't work at Facebook, but I don't think it's fair to expect the workers to abandon ship when it's the leadership piloting their Titantic. There's also an argument to be made for fixing the problem from within that you don't even consider.
- abakker 8y ago
  imagine adding this to your resume: 2018: I protest quit my job at facebook because of a comment on hacker news about a news story about a new story. The advice to think important personal decisions through is good.
  - chabes 8y ago
    It’s about much more than a news story.. And you can put whatever you want in your resume. Doesn’t need to say protest quit
  - vokep 8y ago
    Imagine working for Facebook It's about the bigger picture.
- wild_preference 8y ago
  Notice how easy it is tell others what to do.

by ptero 8y ago

matt4077 8y ago

Nah, just leave. Tomorrow morning. Unless you need a few days to download a few internal documents that you believe the world should see. If you work at Facebook, I'm reasonably certain you (including family) won't starve. By delaying you will also risk losing the courage of conviction. Because anger dulls over time. Delaying also diminishes the effect of leaving, because the causality is no longer obvious. Imagine the power a mass exodus would have! With the significance the workforce has in this sector, it would instantly become the most significant motivation to behave ethically beyond the minimum required by law.

hnuser355 8y ago
Wooo encouraging strangers to make impulsive financial/career decisions
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hindsightRegret 8y ago
Troll. It's easy to post outrage on the internet; it's much, much harder to take real action. People have mortgages, car payments and kids. It's not like those just go away when you leave a job. Most people don't have liquid savings that will last them more than 6+ months - especially with families. I don't work at Facebook, but I don't think it's fair to expect the workers to abandon ship when it's the leadership piloting their Titantic. There's also an argument to be made for fixing the problem from within that you don't even consider.
abakker 8y ago
imagine adding this to your resume: 2018: I protest quit my job at facebook because of a comment on hacker news about a news story about a new story. The advice to think important personal decisions through is good.
- chabes 8y ago
  It’s about much more than a news story.. And you can put whatever you want in your resume. Doesn’t need to say protest quit
- vokep 8y ago
  Imagine working for Facebook It's about the bigger picture.
wild_preference 8y ago
Notice how easy it is tell others what to do.