A few weeks ago a friend suggested that I put my ethics aside, and take whatever I could find. I was a little insulted by his 'beggars can't be choosers' attitude. I don't consider my values any less relevant because I'm unemployed. In all fairness, I know that there are certain companies, or types of jobs that I could probably get hired for, but I simply could not perform at. For instance, I could not fathom working someplace that grinds people for money (ie any type of collections), or pushes products and services that people don't need, can't afford, are disingenuous or harmful to the greater good. Too many of us 99%'rs get forced into work out of necessity, even when the job involves preying on other 99%'rs.

It's certainly bad to support bad business practices, but at the same time, a good progressive starving to death doesn't help anyone. You can't put gas in your car or put on clothing without feeling a little bit guilty knowing what's going on in the world to support those businesses, but you can't go around naked, either. You have to do the most good you can with the resources and restrictions you have.

If I'm ever rich, I'll make sure everything I consume pays a living wage all the way down the supply chain, but right now, I just don't have the resources to do so.

Good pay and bennies, but...