So you did it, you have landed the job that you’ve always wanted. Alternatively, maybe you are just working to pay the bills and only care about being paid. Either way while you are coasting along you don’t for one minute think about having your morals questioned. In a perfect world, all you would have to worry about is just going to work, working and then going home with no drama in between.
Have you ever been pressured to do something unethical or thought of something yourself that is more than likely questionable? For some taking a few envelopes, a box of staples or a ream or two of paper is no big deal. How many of us have been guilty for pocketing a few pens every now and then? We feel that no one will notice and leave it at that. We don’t usually advance to casing supply closets. However, for the ones that are faced with more difficult decisions there are a few things you can ask yourself if you are unsure of which side of the law you want to stay on.
You should definitely ask yourself what the consequences are. If you decide to do something unethical, immoral, or illegal you might want to weigh the repercussions before you make any decisions.
If you have to ask yourself if it’s legal than it probably isn’t. When an idea seems shady from the beginning than nine times out of ten the outcome will not be favorable. Not to mention there is a good chance its bad if it could land you in jail.
The effect that it will have on how people will perceive you is also an important consideration to mull over before making any decisions. You might end up being the coworker that cannot be trusted and perhaps seen as disloyal. Either way giving in to the temptation of doing something that can be considered as unethical or not, is a decision that should not be made lightly.
And remember: If you can't do the time, don't do the crime. (Couldn't help adding that in)
Have you ever been pressured to do something unethical or thought of something yourself that is more than likely questionable? For some taking a few envelopes, a box of staples or a ream or two of paper is no big deal. How many of us have been guilty for pocketing a few pens every now and then? We feel that no one will notice and leave it at that. We don’t usually advance to casing supply closets. However, for the ones that are faced with more difficult decisions there are a few things you can ask yourself if you are unsure of which side of the law you want to stay on.
You should definitely ask yourself what the consequences are. If you decide to do something unethical, immoral, or illegal you might want to weigh the repercussions before you make any decisions.
If you have to ask yourself if it’s legal than it probably isn’t. When an idea seems shady from the beginning than nine times out of ten the outcome will not be favorable. Not to mention there is a good chance its bad if it could land you in jail.
The effect that it will have on how people will perceive you is also an important consideration to mull over before making any decisions. You might end up being the coworker that cannot be trusted and perhaps seen as disloyal. Either way giving in to the temptation of doing something that can be considered as unethical or not, is a decision that should not be made lightly.
And remember: If you can't do the time, don't do the crime. (Couldn't help adding that in)
