Towards the end of Working for Ethically Complicated Organizations the idea is put forth that it is very hard to be 100% ethical when finding a job and we have to draw the line on what works for us. I think there are a few important distinctions to make about levels of passion. If one has something they are very passionate about such as the given example of animal testing, they have the option of working actively to stop animal testing or the less active option of just choosing to work for a company that does not do animal testing. For things that one is less passionate about, I believe that that one needs to draw the line at if they regularly feel bad about themselves while doing the work. In short, if you feel bad about it, find something else, otherwise, you’re ok to do that work.
More importantly to me, however, is the idea in this passage: “You can, however, argue that you have a still more compelling duty to provide for your family and loved ones. So if the job you have is the best one you can get, then you can make the case that your responsibility to them is greater than your responsibility to be honest with yourself.”. I agree that the overall responsibility of providing for your family and loved ones is greater and more immediate than finding the perfect, ethical company.
