I completely understand. What did I do? Got a job for someone who cares more about accomplishments than about some ridiculous method of measuring that meant not

I completely understand. What did I do? Got a job for someone who cares more about accomplishments than about some ridiculous method of measuring that meant nothing in any context but authoritarian measurement systems(do what we say to pass). Upsides? If we make money, I am lauded and respected, and getting things done is the highest achievement. Downsides? Way too much time spent optimizing problems and dealing with bullshit that is unrelated to your interests. Conclusion: no matter what path you choose, you have to yoke yourself to someone's wagon, whether it be academic or business. Otherwise hope you are born rich or have a billion dollar idea.