when diamond hands yield to pragmatism
The ancient and honourable art of getting out while you still comfortably can.
soon
a red candle is coming. get out before your conscience does.
They will tell you to hold. They will call you weak for leaving. Let them hold. You have a bus to catch, a profit to take, and absolutely no intention of finding out what happens next. The door was always right there. You simply used it.
three lessons, learned at the first sign of trouble
The first sign of trouble is also the last sign you will ever need. Honour it. Pack your things.
A position you no longer hold cannot keep you awake at night. Repetition builds the reflex.
Whatever it did after you left is frankly none of your business. Avert your eyes and keep walking.