[refulgentis]

Don't do this.

It's better than starving to death, freezing to death, or being destitute the rest of your life, but subjectively, and objectively based on the comments, you'll find a way through, those aren't even close to likely outcomes.

I don't know how to say this in a convincing way, but, you only have one chance to either affirm your values or discard them. Sort of a "better to fight standing than die on your knees", except, that perpetuates the strawman that abuse and exploitation is somehow more desirable than working through a rough patch for a year to get out of an intolerable situation.

Sometimes a paycheck can break you day-to-day harder than not having a paycheck.

[BrandoElFollito]

Yes, this is helpful when you are outside by -10°C. You will die standing, literally.

I would give my work on the spot if it helped me to survive and possibly get back on tracks.

I don't know if you have fought like this, living in despair in the name of coding principles. If yes, good for you.

If not then this is the kind of comment that reminds me of our French "gauche caviar", the people with position and money who discuss about how to fight for your rights before going golfing (https://youtu.be/L1N3WXZ_1LM is the canonical comedy sketch for these people).

[refulgentis]

False dichotomy, as pointed out multiple times.

[js4ever]

What? OP can create new projects... If alive and not homeless.

[refulgentis]

Yes, absolutely.

It's also a false dichotomy and I'd wager things aren't going to get better when they go to ask for their job back, even if they got it back.