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by globular-toast 1916 days ago
Because you get paid more than other companies and ethics is low on the list of priorities.
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Considerably more, in some cases.

Not a lot of employment options like that anywhere and in any field, outside of being an executive, pro athlete, or other one-off / superlative opportunity.

And even if you're not an E6 or "Principal" or something, the Big Name on a resume opens doors later.