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> I don't understand the desire to stay with a company and accept paychecks while simultaneously publicly denouncing and leading protests against them.

I do not understand why it should be preferable to say "oh well, nothing to be done, time to quit" rather than be a force for change. The former is easy, but it does little to correct systemic problems that affect many of your peers.

Also, you make "accept paychecks" sound like you're accepting some sort of favor. Paychecks are not charity; they are compensation. You produce something of value, and you receive something of value in return.

>>BonesJ+(OP)
You can influence change from the outside. And in tech where talent acquisition is a fierce game, employees leaving due to ethics would be the greatest show of force.

>>gfo+B1
You don't have to leave to influence, being on the inside often gives you better access, knowledge and opportunity to influence change.