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iQuestions Faculty, John D. Beckett 
 
 
Question: 
 
What should I do when I’m expected to compromise personal values at 
work? 
 
Answer:  
 
What should you do if you’re asked to compromise your basic values at 
work?  
 
It’s a tough situation. You know, we run into people who have been in 
exactly that situation, as we’re employing them, as we’re interviewing 
them for jobs—so it must be quite common. What do you do? You 
really have to adhere to those core values that make you who are.  
 
You know, it’s said of the early pilgrims in this country that it was as 
though they had “swallowed gyroscopes.” What beautiful imagery to 
describe somebody who has a core set of values, and stays by them.  
 
It may cost a job, but it will open up other opportunities. Stay true to 
who you are.  
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