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Scenario

When financial desperation forces ethical compromises

I have been unemployed for eight months since my last company shut down and I am considering taking a job at a tobacco company doing respiratory research because I need the income.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Economic necessity can override moral principles in ways that feel both pragmatic and soul-crushing.

Your guide for this
Aurelius
Aurelius works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
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Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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