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right livelihoodThere is one activity we do more than almost any other, besides sleeping, and that's work. It follows from right action that you should not work for a business that causes harm, whether it's directly or indirectly caused by yourself. Examples include dealing in weapons, poisons, meats, human exploitation, slavery, intoxicants, etc. Besides these major concerns, we've experienced other aspects of business that we find deplorable, but maybe not as severe. Companies are infamous for putting profits over human concerns. Money should not override your moral obligations. I have been lucky in recent years to have jobs which I find to be of high moral standing. Making solar cells was a job I felt good about that helped the environment, and making digital X-ray panels for mammography can save lives. My employer is one of the largest companies in the world, so I know they have some business that are not as good as health care, but overall I have a good impression of them. My current job is the kind that I'd love to make a career, until I decide to retire. I'm happy to do it, and I'd be willing to be paid much less than my generous salary. Rather than having a goal to find your own peace without having to work, give back to the people who also have given to you by having the right livelihood, and then you'll lead a truly good life. Tags: buddhism, job, philosophy, work
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