These things are complicated, being torn is what makes it an ethical decision. He could just walk out of there and burn a bridge, and if he hates working there

These things are complicated, being torn is what makes it an ethical decision. He could just walk out of there and burn a bridge, and if he hates working there that would be a lot easier. His empathy is reflected in the difficulty of the decision and his situation is likely different than Tim's. Lets not put people down because they are looking for options before jumping.