In my opinion, a company’s reputation is everything. The way that any big organization acts will be broadcasted through the media, good or bad. As a consumer of their products, I would stop supporting them because by discriminating against individuals that have the same belief system as me, I must stand up for what I believe even if it means losing a brand that I love. By ignoring their actions, you would be showing them that people are okay with their actions and that they should continue. I have had to do this in the past with a certain company because they began to support things that I did not agree with. It led to me finding alternatives that were smaller brands which aligned more with my values.
When you think about working for a company you want to get your priorities straight. If you value family, your morals, and your time, do not let money blind you into taking a position that you will not enjoy. The same applies for the companies beliefs and actions. Unless you are placed in a specific position that is geared towards changing the culture and correcting the discrimination that happened, I feel you should not be considering employment there. If you are able to get one job there will always be more available. This is something that I have seen with friends in the past. They start a job because they feel it is there only option. The company does not align with what they are looking for but they feel they still need to take it. A few months go by and the hate their position and dread going to work everyday. This is why I feel so strongly about my position on the topic.
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I agree that there’s always an alternative and that if we can choose to stop supporting a company that’s proven to be bad, then we should. We have come too far in history to backtrack into old ways. We are at a point where reputation and inclusivity are key, and if your company can’t keep up then maybe it’s time to move on.