> Question is how to deal with this sort of management behavior without ending your career? Don't be afraid too much. At most you'll be fired from a not good p

> Question is how to deal with this sort of management behavior without ending your career? Don't be afraid too much. At most you'll be fired from a not good place, big deal. Software engineers are in demand. I'd make a good faith efforts to help with the problem. And perhaps complain about the management behavior to their superiors. Let them square the circle.