Trade outside of compliance?

Currently working in equity research and my firm requires me to trade with their brokerage. Fees, like the culture, are as if I went back to the ‘60s. Stock trades one way, the greater of $.06 a share + $5 handling fee and $25. Should I risk my job to do what I enjoy? It’s only a risk if I get caught.. right?

 

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