[nivertech]

If anything this thread shows how work ethics have changed in the last decade

Some people don't realize that being an employee means having a basic incentives alignment with your employer. No one demands complete unconditional loyalty, but there should be some unwritten codes (regardless of what's written in your contract)

People who value their freedom should not be salaried employees. Start yr own business & do whatever u want. With caveats, in some jurisdictions employees are much better protected by law than businesses or self-employed consultants/contractors, & companies often ask the latter to sign more draconian contracts, NDAs, and non-competes (viewing them as potential competitors). U can always negotiate, but there are less scurpolous businesses & consultants who will sign any contract just to get the project/deal, & that's lowers the bar for everyone