But thats different.

I was paid exceptionally well when I was at a FAANG, but that didn't extend to me blindly following my leadership team into the same obvious bear trap every 6 months.

Blindly following or just paying lip service to keep being paid? How do you know somebody is a cynic if they dont express open their contempt openly?

I'd argue that expressing one's contempt openly is probably a sign of optimism more than anything - it shows you believe that your words might actually affect the direction of the organization rather than just getting you fired for disagreeing with your pointy-haired boss.

A lot of us expressed our contempt pretty damn openly in FAANG. It didn't seem like a barrier to getting paid

I made posters openly mocking the pricks in charge. It didn't stop me getting paid.

Improved morale significantly.

> everyone wants to move to the US

I think this is only true within certain bubbles. Within my bubble there’s a considerable amount of cynicism towards the US. No one wants to move to the US because of gestures broadly.

yours is the bubble. reality is that most people want to move to the US and are happy there.

> But they are the best paid and everyone wants to move to the US.

Not really, I prefer less pay but way more affordable cost of living over a dying country rapidly moving into fascism. What's your money worth compared to a life worth living without tyrannical maniacs ruling over your every move. Fuck the USA.

sure but most don't feel that way and simply prefer higher salary.