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Re:Ask HN: What is a good company for you? by troyvit on Wednesday October 26, 2022 @06:56PM (#33350738)
What about just pushing puppies around a little? In other words how far are you willing to push your boundaries in terms of exchanging effort for money?
Re:Ask HN: What is a good company for you? by bravetraveler on Wednesday October 26, 2022 @07:16PM (#33350904)
It's tough to say, the most resilient answer is 'it depends'. Playfully pushing, absolutely! Off a cliff? No way

There are some guidelines, I'd like to say I wouldn't break the law... but even that's not very solid.

Say a boss wanted me to J-walk, I'd do that -- but I wouldn't participate in fraud.

Tough to draw firm/lasting lines, it's an ongoing consideration. I use the word 'no' a lot -- it doesn't hurt

edit: One thing that helps with this instead of stopping at 'no' is continuing with, 'instead...'

Elaborating on what I'd prefer to do instead, either for moral/legal/administrative fatigue/whatever reasons