Dear Dave,
In your opinion, what are healthy boundaries when it comes to finding a job if the type of work doesn’t align with your beliefs? I live near a casino, where there are several job openings that pay well. However, I believe gambling is wrong. I would really appreciate your thoughts on the situation.
Gracelyn
Dear Gracelyn,
Work is a big part of life. And that means it’s a big part of what you spend your time doing for many years. So, I think people should make a living doing something that is consistent with their values and beliefs. In my mind, needing a job does not offset that. Otherwise, it would be okay to be a drug dealer, or any number of other illegal, immoral and unethical things that can provide an income.
Here’s my opinion. If you don’t agree with gambling on a moral basis, then you shouldn’t work in a gaming establishment. If you think drinking alcohol is wrong or sinful, then you probably shouldn’t work in a brewery or distillery. Personally, I don’t like gambling, either. I think it’s a tax on people who can’t do math and poor people.
There are other jobs that pay well out there, Gracelyn. But to be at peace with yourself, you’ve got to do something that’s consistent with your own personal value system and principles.
— Dave
Dave Ramsey is a national best-selling author, personal finance expert and host of The Ramsey Show, heard by more than 20 million listeners each week. He has appeared on Good Morning America, CBS Mornings, Today Show, Fox News, CNN, Fox Business, and many more.