I find this situation to be less about good vs bad management or good vs bad developer. This situation is simply about a mismatch in culture, expectation and p

I find this situation to be less about good vs bad management or good vs bad developer. This situation is simply about a mismatch in culture, expectation and personal value. The company would be better off finding developers who are excited to be a hacker at the company and wants to contribute as much as they can. The developer would be better off finding a job that allows the freedom he wants. It's clear to me the developer values freedom over pay and he should find a company with the same value. Trying to get the developer and management to meet in the middle will simply prolong the agony.