Moral...Morality...ethics...funny little words.
Perhaps in its simplest sense of definition, one could say that it is defined as being "that which is approved by reigning majority that surrounds oneself"
Not really complicated. If one was at a nudist camp, then the wearing of clothing could "unethical" or "against one's morals".
Yet by the very same token, within a Catholic monastery, nudity is easily considered "unethical" or "against one's morals".
Society, be it Capitalist, Socialist, Communist or whatever can and will forever adjust the "Moral Compass" as is seen fit for the moment to suit the reigning majority.
I recall a time when use of the word "ain't" would get you a "F" in English. Now, children are required to know how to use it within a proper sentence. Now ain't that something?
In regards to the initial question, No, I don't think it's acceptable by any standard to be expected to quit one's job because of a financial windfall. The position I hold today I fought for with a lot of hard work and effort. Some might consider it boring. Personally, I enjoy my job. I can not say with certainty that I would not quit and seek out higher endeavors should I be blessed with a financial windfall. I do know that I would have to consider it long and hard regardless of whatever decision I make.
As for make room for the unemployed? I personally believe at the moment, a good majority of those who are currently unemployed are so simply because they are not qualified to hold a job. And no, I know there are some incredibly over qualified people out there looking for jobs. So no, not all of the unemployed are unqualified, just most of them. And the sad part is NOT that the Companies that are hiring are refusing to train people. The really sad part is that too many of them want a 9-to-5 paycheck with paid holidays and vacations. No desire to excel at what they do. Just take that paycheck and run. The blatant "you owe me because I showed up today" attitude enrages me.
A paycheck didn’t just happen because some fool with a few extra dollars felt like doling it out to a few others. Effort was required to generate funds for those dollars to generate each week’s paycheck. Efforts from people who like me, average 50 to 60 hour weeks for a base salary. Truth is if a few around where I work knew how nice my Christmas bonus was last year, I would be hearing a crap load of grief about how pitiful their bonus (those that did get one) was. Of course, those very same people are the one’s who will knock you down in the hall at two minutes before five to get out that door. While at the same time drag their butts in at ten minutes after eight whining about not being wealthy enough to stay home. They were not there on that holiday weekend putting in that extra effort to accomplish the task. “They have a life” is what they will tell you. I have a life as well, a reasonably nice life in spite of things.
But hey…all of that is my personal opinion. And in my tiny little reality of the world I enjoy existing in, it is both ethically and morally correct. And no, I will not subject myself to be humble about my opinion. I will reserve being humble and meek before my Clients as I work to secure the next contract to help keep myself and my co-workers employed.
Take care and have fun all,
Sir Metro