I Work For an Evil Company, but Outside Work, I’m Actually a Really Good Person - McSweeney’s Internet Tendency
I love my job. I make a great salary, there’s a clear path to promotion, and a never-ending supply of cold brew in the office. And even though my j...
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This biting satire explores the hilarious yet uncomfortable cognitive dissonance of a modern professional who designs soul-crushing algorithms by day while performing trivial acts of kindness by night. By contrasting systemic corporate harm with personal "goodness" like recycling or tipping well, the piece exposes the moral gymnastics used to justify unethical careers. It is a sharp, witty reflection on the absurdity of the corporate-conscience balance, forcing a look at whether individual virtues can ever outweigh a paycheck earned from villainy.
mcsweeneys.net Created: November 19, 2025 Updated: February 27, 2026 article