[krisroadruck]

There is that rationalization I mentioned. If you "are still honest", walk into your bosses office and make it clear you intend to do the minimum and your reasons why. That is honest. Perhaps they will be fine with it. Perhaps they will renegotiate your pay. Perhaps they will let you go. Either way you will have been honest. Otherwise just stop tossing the word honest around and go about your business.

[jstx1]

You're getting caught up on the word honest instead of giving practical advice.

[krisroadruck]

I already gave the practical advice, now I’m addressing the cognitive dissonance.

[xvilo]

Well, they do