> As the engineer, it is your right to quit if you don't want to play by the rules. Or, it's their right to say "no" (or just ignore the rule he's concluded is

> As the engineer, it is your right to quit if you don't want to play by the rules. Or, it's their right to say "no" (or just ignore the rule he's concluded is bad) and have a power struggle. Which is what I expect may happen at this company (not advising it, but what may happen). Or have an adult discussion about it The new manager may not politically have a chance in hell of being able to fire the guy. Or he may replace him easily and fire him. Or realize he really is trying to cut everyone's pay approximately 15% and back off. There are lots of ways this could happen. That said, I do agree with you, moving on often has the smallest amount of conflict. Very possibly what the guy should do.