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throwitawayfb

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throwitawayfb··on FB to curb internal debate over sensitive issues amid employee discord
No, I certainly wouldn't think of my coworkers as mercenaries for hire, as that's a very simplistic worldview that I don't subscribe to. My net concern is: Will me working at FB be a net good, neutral, or bad for society? I'm fine with neutral, I just don't want it to be a net bad.
throwitawayfb··on FB to curb internal debate over sensitive issues amid employee discord
Thanks for your perspective, it helps.
throwitawayfb··on FB to curb internal debate over sensitive issues amid employee discord
Unknown. No other company has recruited me and made me an offer.
throwitawayfb··on FB to curb internal debate over sensitive issues amid employee discord
I've just been given an offer from Facebook and I have a few days to decide to take the job or not. The ethical implications of what I'm doing are intense. On one hand, a near 400k total comp package is very nice, but on the other hand I don't want to make the world worse off. I think if I could make that kind of money working from home for another company it'd be an easier decision. Unfortunately, I have to play the hand I'm dealt.