QMy company has publicly supported a political cause that I deeply oppose. While no one, including my boss or co-workers, has been in my face about it, it is bothering me a lot. What should I do?
AOnly you know what you can live with in terms of a values clash, and it's worth the effort to think through.
The inner game
You'll have more success assessing the situation from a place of calm reflection. So, settle in, take some deep breaths and relax. Let your emotions cool, and set an intention of gaining a deeper understanding of what is important to you.
Now, think about the values you hold. They'll likely include the cause that prompted your question; what others are there? They may include having a sense of community, behaving with integrity ... you get the idea.
Consider the ways that you express your values. If you value honesty, you may return money if a cashier gives you too much change. A value of community may inspire volunteerism. Or you may be an activist for a cause you care about. Take a deep look at how much your values drive your behavior. For some people, values are informing day-to-day decisions about how they spend their time and resources. For others, they are more in the background. Which is the case for you?
Finally, assess the overall fit between your company and your values. It's never as simple as complete alignment or complete disconnect. Apart from the current cause, how well does your company fit in terms of other values, such as diversity, family-friendliness, giving back to the community or other issues that may be important to you?
The outer game