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In addition to what others have said, in theory it's also a way to call public attention to the problem. These are coveted positions that people don't just walk
by LiquidSky 1y ago
In addition to what others have said, in theory it's also a way to call public attention to the problem. These are coveted positions that people don't just walk away from lightly, so someone in this position stepping down and explaining why can serve as an alarm bell.
That said, I don't know how effective that really is anymore since driving people out is one of the administration's stated goals.
- BoxFour 1y agoThe perception shift is key. Getting fired for cause and trying to claim the moral high ground afterward often reads as sour grapes; Bitterness and/or incompetence being rationalized. Quitting, on the other hand, suggests principle and lends credibility.