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> because they cared and getting their share of the profits I think many do not feel the profits are shared equitably. Furthermore, many companies, despite pro

by yboris 4y ago

> because they cared and getting their share of the profits I think many do not feel the profits are shared equitably. Furthermore, many companies, despite providing enough value to the world to make money, aren't doing something good (consider a media giant making money off ads while pushing low quality content). Working in a company like that isn't inspiring - you do what's needed, but it's hard to see yourself as making the world a better place. I humbly recommend people in those scenarios consider looking into something more meaningful. A good place to start is this job board that focuses on companies that are trying to make the world a better place: https://80000hours.org/job-board/ https://80000hours.org/job-board/

q-big 4y ago
> Working in a company like that isn't inspiring - you do what's needed, but it's hard to see yourself as making the world a better place. There are enough companies that have a potential to make the world a better place. Problem: these jobs typically don't pay well. Be honest: it is simply much more comfortable to earn more money and work minimally (quiet quitting) so that the work makes you less exhausted. This way, you can even find a justification for your behavior by claiming that your company does not make the world a better place.
- yboris 4y ago
  In my case I've joined Giving What We Can - a community of people giving at least 10% of their pre-tax income to the most cost-effective charities they can find (see GiveWell.org). Plus I help out with web dev pro-bono to some initiatives that I think are making the world better. It's always easier to be selfish; finding noble reasons to not put in good effort at work is probably easier than recognizing you might be making those around you pick up your slack. If you're "quiet quitting" and have lots of free time at work, you may as well help the people around you (e.g. be a good mentor).

by yboris 4y ago

q-big 4y ago

> Working in a company like that isn't inspiring - you do what's needed, but it's hard to see yourself as making the world a better place. There are enough companies that have a potential to make the world a better place. Problem: these jobs typically don't pay well. Be honest: it is simply much more comfortable to earn more money and work minimally (quiet quitting) so that the work makes you less exhausted. This way, you can even find a justification for your behavior by claiming that your company does not make the world a better place.

yboris 4y ago
In my case I've joined Giving What We Can - a community of people giving at least 10% of their pre-tax income to the most cost-effective charities they can find (see GiveWell.org). Plus I help out with web dev pro-bono to some initiatives that I think are making the world better. It's always easier to be selfish; finding noble reasons to not put in good effort at work is probably easier than recognizing you might be making those around you pick up your slack. If you're "quiet quitting" and have lots of free time at work, you may as well help the people around you (e.g. be a good mentor).