[mellosouls]

This approach doesn't work ethically if you are working for (say) public service organisations.

There's also the argument an abundance of cynicism - as well as being occasionally aimed at a misjudged target (eg you work for bosses who do try to do the right thing) - is corrupting to the self and wider society.

[astrobe_]

> This approach doesn't work ethically if you are working for (say) public service organisations.

This remark is specially apt with regard to the leitmotiv of TFA; one sees, indeed, an entirely different picture when the goal of an organization is something else than growing and making profits.

[carlosjobim]

Of course the argument works for everybody who works in public service. You do the duties you are paid for. If you think that's not enough you are welcome to volunteer for free.

[gus_massa]

I agree. Or if the task is so important they should get a bigger salary.

[NoGravitas]

Somewhat disagree. If a public service organization is demanding more than that approach, it either needs to hire more people, or manage projects more effectively. I'll take a lower salary for public service, but it doesn't help anyone for me to burn out.