Ethical Job Choices
The idea of switching jobs within the same industry is an ethical issue that may or may not affect me in the future. For example, I have been offered a job from Prudential, but am really looking for a job offer from Merrill Lynch. I accept the job offer from Prudential and six months later Merrill Lynch offers me a similar position. What should I do? Because both companies are found within the same industry, they may communicate and realize that both aren’t interested in me. If I do switch jobs, take information from Prudential to Merrill Lynch to give Merrill the competitive advantage, I could be sued and it would be considered ethically wrong. If my boss at Merrill Lynch forced me to gain information from Prudential, could I do it? The answer is absolutely not. I would stay with my first job choice because the opportunities from Prudential could grow in the future and I would be avoiding the ethical situation of switching jobs across the same industry.
Comments
Posted by: steve young
Posted on: November 3, 2006 12:58 PM
Scott, that comment was very inspiring, but yet serious. I too had troubles dealing with the switch from one company to another, and it wasn't pleasant. I compared it too a change from one sports team to another: If I were to leave Case Western and go play for NYU, and use the skills that I obtained from CWRU against them, then it would be a bad situation for Case to deal with. However, in the business world, its not just about wins and loses, its also about people's salaries that are at risk. Great Job Scott.
Posted by: steve young
Posted on: November 3, 2006 12:58 PM
Scott, that comment was very inspiring, but yet serious. I too had troubles dealing with the switch from one company to another, and it wasn't pleasant. I compared it too a change from one sports team to another: If I were to leave Case Western and go play for NYU, and use the skills that I obtained from CWRU against them, then it would be a bad situation for Case to deal with. However, in the business world, its not just about wins and loses, its also about people's salaries that are at risk. Great Job Scott.
Posted by: steve young
Posted on: November 3, 2006 12:58 PM
Scott, that comment was very inspiring, but yet serious. I too had troubles dealing with the switch from one company to another, and it wasn't pleasant. I compared it too a change from one sports team to another: If I were to leave Case Western and go play for NYU, and use the skills that I obtained from CWRU against them, then it would be a bad situation for Case to deal with. However, in the business world, its not just about wins and loses, its also about people's salaries that are at risk. Great Job Scott.
Posted by: Luiz Goncalves
Posted on: November 5, 2006 08:40 PM
Scott, i totally agree with your answer on this post. I also feel that it would be wrong to leave your first job and use the knowledge you gained in your second one. Although the your opportunitis could grow in the future with your first job i believe that in the business world every man is by himself. Doing what is best for you would be my way of doing things because at the end of the day you have to make money and live your life. Good post scott, it is a topic that can be easily dicussed for hours.
Posted by: Gian Genovesi
Posted on: November 9, 2006 03:43 PM
Scott, your choice is very honorable. Making decisions like that can really test whether or not the ethics you believe in are ones that you will truly support. Situations like that can be very stressful and be true tests of character. I am happy that you made the right decision.
Posted by: Gian Genovesi
Posted on: November 9, 2006 03:46 PM
Scott, your choice is very honorable. Making decisions like that can really test whether or not the ethics you believe in are ones that you will truly support. Situations like that can be very stressful and be true tests of character. I am happy that you made the right decision,