[VonBlue]

I’m surprised I did not see a discussion of whether such behavior can be considered unethical. In my own simplified view, there is a dishonesty in the behavior described. Building strategies in pursuit of self-interest rather than developing a product, helping people grow their skills, and, as someone in the comments mentioned, doing it all without saying it.. feels unethical to me. I personally find a lot of solace in the fact that unethical people live in fear of having their positions be compromised or attacked. Is the money trade-off worth it, this fearful, insecure life?

[austhrow743]

Most people work to make an income. Self interest as prime goal is implied by the very nature of working for a high salary earning position for some generic big co. Someone brings these strategies to the local charity owned thrift store then sure, you have a point.

[VonBlue]

I don’t think it’s outrageous to hope that company interests would be the prime goal of someone in a high-level position. Self-interest being the goal is what I find problematic.