I have a fair bit of construction tools (DeWalt brand) but the batteries are damn expensive

Is it unethical to buy the cheaper compatible batteries

  • YappyMonotheist@lemmy.world
    271·
    6 days ago

    This feels like a trick question. 🤔

    Am I missing something here? Where’s the potential immorality behind it? Maybe if they’re work tools and the cheaper batteries ruined the tools over time, sure, there could be an argument for it…

    • Pommes_für_dein_Balg@feddit.org
      6·
      5 days ago

      The only way this could be unethical is if your employer gave you the money for buying original batteries and you bought cheaper knock-offs instead, pocketing the remainder.

      • Left as Center@jlai.lu
        2·
        5 days ago

        Funnily, my former job had minimal theft - it was always identified and solved to either’s benefit - until a new owner bought over and started copping around & placing friends… The ethical issues during that period were interesting.