When a hotel owner wanted motion detectors in every bathroom, I had to say no.

Last year, a hotel owner hired me to upgrade their security system. He told me to put motion sensors in all the guest bathrooms, saying it was for safety. Most installers I know would just do it since the client is paying. But I refused because it invades privacy, even if it's legal in some areas. I explained that sensors in bathrooms can cause guests to feel watched and that isn't right. He got angry and threatened to hire someone else, but I stood my ground. In the end, I lost the job, but I sleep better knowing I didn't cross that line. Have you ever faced a similar choice where ethics clashed with profit?

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jamie6021mo ago

Respect you for sticking to your principles.

lily_schmidt5320d ago

Sometimes it's just about picking your battles. Vera668 makes a fair point about messy situations, but holding a line over every little thing can turn you into that person who argues about the last cookie. Saw a guy at work cause a whole scene because someone used his labeled mug. That's not principles, that's just being difficult. Where do you even draw the line between having guts and just making things hard for everyone?

vera6681mo ago

Actually makes you wonder why sticking to principles is seen as such a rare thing these days. Feels like most people just go with whatever is easiest in the moment. Having a line you won't cross really does matter when things get messy. Takes more guts to keep that line straight when everyone else is bending.