> But I feel like this comment ignores the fact that companies do have budgets, and the people above you still have their own budgets and bosses to report to.

> But I feel like this comment ignores the fact that companies do have budgets, and the people above you still have their own budgets and bosses to report to. I didn't mean to imply that those factors aren't real. Rather, I was recommending that employees try to avoid being in a situation where those factors matter to the employee. Ideally you're aware of your options, and prepared to change jobs if it's in your interest. Unless you're personally invested in the employer, it's just business.