This post is inspired by this similar blog post and a discussion in an open space session, in SoCraTes UK 2019 (for which I wrote about here).
Ever since, I had been meaning to create my own version of the list of industry sectors, for which I would prefer never to write software for.
It came up again in a discussion last week, so I thought it’s finally time I put this together!
Industries I Would Never Work For
Here goes:
- Weapons, Military & “Defense”
- Finance / High Frequency Trading
- Advertising
- Investment Banking
- Mining, Gas & Oil
- Most Adult Entertainment
- Casinos & Gambling
- Religious Organizations
- Digital Rights Management
This is not an exclusive list. Rather, a working version I will be updating over time, with any industry that I think doesn’t have a positive impact in our society.
To be clear: I don’t mind if you are contributing to one of these sectors, or working for one of these industries! I acknowledge that not everyone is privileged enough to be in a position to pick where they can work. I acknowledge my own privilege in doing so. I also acknowledge that others will have a different threshold or point of view about these industries and that is fine.
More than anything, this is an invitation to get you thinking about YOUR list!
Invitation
I repeat Ivan’s original invitation: Create your own list ! Is there any industry sector you wouldn’t work for ? Or would you always work for the highest bidder?