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I dunno. I've kind of found in my experience that some of the most unethical people are precisely the "it's just a job" types. They take that viewpoint to that

I dunno. I've kind of found in my experience that some of the most unethical people are precisely the "it's just a job" types. They take that viewpoint to that extreme end of the spectrum. It's not only "just a job," it's "just a game," to be won or lost, through any means necessary. This is not a deep emotional connection with the company where they personally feel hurt at the criticism, it's a complete emotional detachment from reality. The criticism is just one input into the system to be dealt with in whatever way improves the company's position (and thus, their own) the quickest. The company is a means to an end (power over others, money).

save_ferris 6y ago
I’ve noticed this is sometimes true for die-hard company people. Some companies love workers that will make tremendous sacrifices for them and commit all of their personal energy on the job. It’s certainly not true of all who do this, but I’ve definitely seen cases where an employee is asked to do something and they see it as a career-changing opportunity to get close to an executive or something. People will do some crazy stuff to demonstrate loyalty. Companies that facilitate those kinds of culture are way less shy about bending rules and eschewing ethics.
geomark 6y ago
"The company is a means to an end (power over others..." Cops