That sounds a bit like people who buy stock in a company and then, after the company deteriorates, stubbornly refuse to sell until they "get their money back".

That sounds a bit like people who buy stock in a company and then, after the company deteriorates, stubbornly refuse to sell until they "get their money back". The next line is open, but I've already invested 10 minutes waiting in this one and switching will mean it was time wasted!