Theoretically nothing you said is wrong. However the truth in my experience is that people who casually refer to their coworkers using language like "scam artis

Theoretically nothing you said is wrong. However the truth in my experience is that people who casually refer to their coworkers using language like "scam artists, MBA's and ego-tripping managers" have a lot wrong with them. If this guy engages with his colleagues with that mindset, what kind of experience can he possibly expect? And my point is - if he brought that attitude into academia he'd get he same outcome as well.