"On the Horns of a Dilemma"

Posthinking

Richard_S wrote: »

Hi DD,

Almost, but not quite true. If an employer makes an error that is not of my doing and loses money as a result then they cannot hold me responsible for their losses.

True, but I'm baking a cake with a file inside, just in case. Let me know which HMP to send it to:rotfl:

Richard_S

nearlyrich wrote: »

Can you live with your conscience if you spend it? You know it's not yours and even if the company has unethical practises 2 wrongs don't make a right. Your integrity is yours to keep or give away, is £3500 enough to buy yours?

Hi nearlyrich,

Now conscience really is a subjective topic. I wouldn't bat an eyelid, but I'd never try to convince somebody that held the opposite view that they were wrong. "Two wrongs don't make a right" is a religious quote and we can all see what a mess religion has made of this beautiful planet; so that doesn't carry any weight with me.

Integrity is an abstract concept; I wouldn't risk imprisonment for such a relatively modest sum. Suppose it was for hundreds of thousands though, and I spent the entire some on food and medical supplies for the third world, where would my integrity be then, and by whose morals or standards?

Richard_S

lesley1960 wrote: »

Just a thought , but by working for a company that has ' unethical ' practices doesnt that make you unethical too?

btw kettle would you like to discuss the colour black?

Hi leslie,

Not at all, I have a family to provide for; if I had the luxury of chosing my employer then I would.


(btw kettle would you like to discuss the colour black) Comments like that make me think you're stuck for words; a bit like "at the end of the day, when all's said and done, the bottom line is, that we just have to grin and bear it".:rolleyes: :rolleyes:

Posthinking

Richard_S wrote: »

Hi nearlyrich,

Now conscience really is a subjective topic. I wouldn't bat an eyelid, but I'd never try to convince somebody that held the opposite view that they were wrong. "Two wrongs don't make a right" is a religious quote and we can all see what a mess religion has made of this beautiful planet; so that doesn't carry any weight with me.

Integrity is an abstract concept; I wouldn't risk imprisonment for such a relatively modest sum. Suppose it was for hundreds of thousands though, and I spent the entire some on food and medical supplies for the third world, where would my integrity be then, and by whose morals or standards?

The judge would be impressed by that Rich, just before he put the black hanky on his wig

Richard_S

Posthinking wrote: »

True, but I'm baking a cake with a file inside, just in case. Let me know which HMP to send it to:rotfl:

Cheers Postie,

True friendship is woth more than money;:A or would you just be looking for a cut of the scam.:eek: :eek: :beer:

rog2

Richard_S wrote: »

I fear life is never black or white; just shades of grey.

How VERY true, Rich - just wish everyone felt that way.

Richard_S

Posthinking wrote: »

The judge would be impressed by that Rich, just before he put the black hanky on his wig

Hey Postie, you're absolutely right.

Sometimes though a light hearted look at the way we accept authority and the establishment's expectations without ever questioning them is no bad thing.

I appreciate anarchists and fanatics do that all the time but what about the other 99.99% of us that just accept some of this sh1te as being an acceptable part of life.

Posthinking

I agree entirely but I like to sleep well at night

Broken_hearted

You know your family is worth more than your debt Richard which is why it was a statement not a question. No I wouldn't take a cheque off you but I'd glady have a pint or two. It's not about you being BR or the banks or even the money in the end its about me.
I value something more when I've struggled to get get it for myself, you know that thing called pride (comes before an almighty fall usualy).
As for you, you've been to hell and back yet you still have a sense of humour and a spark so bright it radiates the board. Did I just say that? Must be overtired.