Ask HN: Was I right in my decision to turn down offer from Goldman Sachs?

Re:Ask HN: Was I right in my decision to turn down offer fro... by phlux on Sunday March 06, 2011 @11:36PM (#2296037)

Disclaimer: the following opinion is only my opinion and does not reflect anyone else on HN or the internet in any way shape or form:

I respect that you found yourself unable to accept a job there given your ethical stance.

I cannot put the following sentiment in harsh enough terms: I think the company is full of utter scumbags who should all be in prison or worse.

Good on you.

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Re:Ask HN: Was I right in my decision to turn down offer fro... by naithemilkman on Monday March 07, 2011 @01:28AM (#2296273)

No offense and I don't know your background or association with Goldmans but this sounds like a kneejerk reaction to populist sentiment.

The existence of practices that goes on at Goldmans and every other IB is a symptom of a deeper underlying problem. You really have to question the foundations of a system that has enabled such institutions to come into play.

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Re:Ask HN: Was I right in my decision to turn down offer fro... by phlux on Monday March 07, 2011 @02:07AM (#2296344)

Totally agree with you - I have followed the frauds and underlying issues in our system for a very long time.

I am not some newly enraged random who just saw Inside Job and got upset -- I have been actively using my skills of observation and discernment on the presented reality that is 'the system' for a long time and summarily disgusted/disheartened.

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Re:Ask HN: Was I right in my decision to turn down offer fro... by ig1 on Monday March 07, 2011 @08:22AM (#2296999)

So why do you think, say the staff at GS who worked 100-hour weeks doing due diligence on Google prior to their IPO to ensure it's success are scumbags who should be in prison?

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