And behind the quitting decision is very little safety net and usually substantial financial obligations keeping people handcuffed. Something has to give. The power employees had during covid was the way it should be, or something more closely approximating that.
Ironically this ends up with Chinese H1Bs remaining loyal while Americans have to fall on their sword
I guarantee you that most OAI employees have well into the multiple millions at this point.
There is no "financial safety net" they need to care about. That is just an excuse.