We seen to have forgotten: "The word engineer was initially used in the context of warfare, dating back to 1325..." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Military_engin

We seen to have forgotten: "The word engineer was initially used in the context of warfare, dating back to 1325..." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Military_engineering https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Military_engineering Not much has changed in 700 years. Returning to your ethical dilemma, or is it really about money, status, prestige of working at a FAANG? In our society, essential workers are paid the least. There are people who are driven by ethical concerns to live austere lives whilst working in what they consider to be essential charities. Only you can decide where on the spectrum of earning capacity and thus lifestyle you choose to be. Your mental health is more important than being able to buy some shiny new trinket. Perhaps you could look at what areas are compatible with your ethical standards and then evaluate whether you can earn enough in those areas to meet your needs. If you choose more money over less ethics, then at least you have made a conscious decision and not being swayed by the opinions of others.