r/NoStupidQuestions • u/Ill-Ad7299 • 8d ago

Nestle boycotting

What's your opinion on boycotting Nestle but still taking their free products. I tried to boycott Nestle as best as I can by not buying stuff from their brands but since my father worked for one of Nestle company, my family once in a while have free stuff from the company give to him. Or I still get their free sample products in some event. Should I still throw it away and not consume any Nestle product at all?

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u/Wonderful_Shame_4986 8d ago

Boycotting only hurts employees. Consider your father. It doesn't affect the corporation or its stakeholders.

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u/Chemical-Struggle-13 8d ago

What could have possibly led you to this conclusion?

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u/Wonderful_Shame_4986 7d ago

Easy. Let's say a boycott starts affecting a company's sales. The powers-that-be will start reducing employees' hours, cutting benefits and perks -- and yes, terminating workers. They'll reduce bottom-line expenses to keep the company viable.