> At most bigcorps your manager can’t unilaterally fire you. There’s a whole HR-driven process. But any of the 8 managers above you can initiate that process.

> At most bigcorps your manager can’t unilaterally fire you. There’s a whole HR-driven process. But any of the 8 managers above you can initiate that process. > And if your work is measurable they are probably doomed, which is much easier to achieve as an IC. (Obviously this excludes things like violating laws or policies) The effort to fire me may be doomed, but only for now. The intent to strike a person is already there. More managers == more chances of developing intent to strike someone.