08-11-2017, 01:55 AM
(08-10-2017, 10:31 PM)BmorePat87 Wrote: I didn't think a software engineer's thoughts on sociological and alleged biological issues were particularly important just because he worked for a major company and it sparked controversy.
With regards to his workplace complaints, I believe the silencing of oppositional view points is a legit complaint of someone whose ideology differs from their workplace's mission, but this is where you either accept it, get another job, or speak up knowing you may need to get another job.
Don't necessarily agree with his thoughts on diversity and discrimination.
All in all, don't really care what a software engineer thinks about sociology nor do I think someone getting fired for what they said is a big deal. I don't agree with it and I think Google would look bigger if they didn't fire him, but I've always held that employers have the right to fire someone who makes statements they believe hurt their brand.
He is using he whistleblower defense in his lawsuit. Pretty smart
