First of all this is my first post so hello everyone
A little under a year ago, I had some rough times with my spouse and had to give up a very high paying job and move back in with my mother. I took sometime off the workforce to rebuild my life and get myself and my children the healing time we needed. Now, ready to jump start my career again I am having trouble finding a job that isn't minimum wage. A local animal sanctuary is hiring for help taking care of the animals. They rescue unwanted and abused exotic animals and give them a life long home if they are unable to be released back into the wild safely because of health reasons. I applied for the position and have an interview on Tuesday. The more and more I think about this I start to wonder if I am compromising my vegan beliefs by taking this job. The job duties include feeding the animals such as lions, tigers, and bears (oh my! ... hehe) Well I wonder what they are going to be eating... probably slaughtered animals right??? Now I realize these are carnivorous animals by nature and I wouldnt dream of sacrificing their dietary needs... but is it fair for me to call myself a vegan then feed another animal an animal that I work so hard to protect every day?
At the same time its not like they are a zoo, and I much rather me be in there than some person off the street that just needs the money and has no passion for animals. ACKKKK. I know its a personal decision just looking for some feedback.
Thanks.
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