Periagoge
Scenario

When families disagree about ethically compromised careers

My adult children think I should quit my job in oil and gas because of climate change, but I'm five years from retirement with a pension I can't replace, and they don't understand that I also support their grandmother and can't just follow my conscience without considering who gets hurt.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

You're caught between your own moral evolution and your practical responsibilities to multiple generations, with family members who have different stakes in your financial decisions.

Your guide for this
Zera
Zera works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Buddhist economics — right livelihood?”

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.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.