> The first loyalty of a company is to the owners of the company. Of course it is. That falls right in line with the 'two loyalties' framework. Everybody is ou

> The first loyalty of a company is to the owners of the company. Of course it is. That falls right in line with the 'two loyalties' framework. Everybody is out for themselves and their immediate families first, for the rest of the company second. This includes the owners. Expecting it to work any other way is just foolish. > No, a privately held investor backed company’s primary goal... You mean the leadership's. Each IC has their own priorities. But yes, this is part of its first loyalty. It's the second loyalty aspect that you have to be wary of. If the company seems to have no regard at all for the well-being of the workers, then that's an unhealthy company and you should steer clear if you can. > It is my responsibility to keep my family fed and not my employer. My employer is just a means to that end. If I can find another employer that can do that better, and the other trade offs are worth it, I will leave. Of course. Your first loyalty is to your family.