> The response was 100% nervous laughter. It turned out both layers of management above me were also well aware the marching order they were passing along were going to end badly, and had already lined up their internal transfers, which happened within days of my departure as well.

If one has not read The Gervais Principle, it’s highly recommended.

https://www.ribbonfarm.com/2009/10/07/the-gervais-principle-...