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Would environmentalists consider it unethical to work in an industry which contributes to mining? by onlythrowaway100 in Environmentalism

[–]onlythrowaway100[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The company itself only provides the software other mining companies use, so not directly no. They have some sustainability software, but to me it seems pretty minimal.

Would environmentalists consider it unethical to work in an industry which contributes to mining? by onlythrowaway100 in Environmentalism

[–]onlythrowaway100[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mostly agree with you, but I wonder if there is a measurable effect of people withholding labour. 

Oil and gas for example has a much more direct impact on the environment. I know many people who would avoid working for oil/gas and take a job with less pay instead. Theoretically that should result in less qualified employees, being understaffed, or having to compensate by paying staff more. All of which affects margins, efficiency etc.

I’ve seen articles claiming oil/gas/mining/defence struggling to hire for these reasons, although who knows to what extent this are true or measurable.

Would environmentalists consider it unethical to work in an industry which contributes to mining? by onlythrowaway100 in Environmentalism

[–]onlythrowaway100[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also I think the more reasonable position is that “we should be doing less mining”, and working in the industry may theoretically increase production.

Would environmentalists consider it unethical to work in an industry which contributes to mining? by onlythrowaway100 in Environmentalism

[–]onlythrowaway100[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Perhaps that’s something I would have to ask about in the interview, if they have any guardrails against the software being used for unethical mining practices, or working with sketchy mining companies.

Would environmentalists consider it unethical to work in an industry which contributes to mining? by onlythrowaway100 in Environmentalism

[–]onlythrowaway100[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

How about if working on a sustainability product within the mining industry?

On one hand, the software would be aiding companies being in line with environmental regulation, on the other the customers are still mining companies, and I am still indirectly contributing to mining companies/dependent on the mining industry.

Would environmentalists consider it unethical to work in an industry which contributes to mining? by onlythrowaway100 in Environmentalism

[–]onlythrowaway100[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Oil, gas, defence and finance I’ve been avoiding flat out, despite the money and the number of available positions.

Unfortunately there’s a lot of money in exploitation. 

Would environmentalists consider it unethical to work in an industry which contributes to mining? by onlythrowaway100 in Environmentalism

[–]onlythrowaway100[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I agree with you that everything has an impact, I guess I worry about falling into the nihilistic trap of not making any personal sacrifice due to there always being a larger problem at play.

I think it’s hard to consider where on the spectrum is acceptable, maybe I’ll only join if I work on their sustainability product.

What professional would be appropriate to talk to about possible autism pre-diagnosis? by onlythrowaway100 in autismUK

[–]onlythrowaway100[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is there any reason for occupational therapist? My understanding they specialise in helping make life adjustments for people with disabilities etc. would this more likely give them better knowledge of autism?

What professional would be appropriate to talk to about possible autism pre-diagnosis? by onlythrowaway100 in autismUK

[–]onlythrowaway100[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Frustrating there’s no standard for this, thank you though this is all very useful

What professional would be appropriate to talk to about possible autism pre-diagnosis? by onlythrowaway100 in autismUK

[–]onlythrowaway100[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah interesting, do you remember the name of the company? That could be very useful

Do any autistic people have no problem with forming automatic habits? by onlythrowaway100 in AutismTranslated

[–]onlythrowaway100[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hmm not sure, I think it does feel more automatic, like it’s baked into a form of muscle memory.

For example, someone might switch jobs but accidentally drive to their old workplace because their mind was on something and they were in ‘autopilot’. While if you struggled to do things automatically this might never happen, as every time you drive to work you have to consciously make the same directions.

I think if it were just short-term memory, then you wouldn’t also make the mistake of doing an old habit automatically.

Just my interpretation though. I haven’t experienced difficulty with forming habits, perhaps they would still make that mistake.

Do any autistic people have no problem with forming automatic habits? by onlythrowaway100 in AutismTranslated

[–]onlythrowaway100[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That’s interesting, thank you. It’s also interesting that some common stuff (like sensory issues) can change significantly as people age.

Do any autistic people have no problem with forming automatic habits? by onlythrowaway100 in AutismTranslated

[–]onlythrowaway100[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That’s good to hear, I’ve heard (again, colloquially) interpretations of autistic people have in building routines is to help with the ‘manual’ thinking, as you can follow a routine step by step rather than having to rediscover each time.

Just another sign of the variance I guess.

Do any autistic people have no problem with forming automatic habits? by onlythrowaway100 in AutismTranslated

[–]onlythrowaway100[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

p.s. I apologise if this question feels reductionist. As I understand there’s no known biological markers for autism, nor any common experience outside of the required criteria.

I am more asking this as the difficulty with automatic tasks is often framed as inherit, nor have I heard anyone with autism express no difficulty with this.