I’m not defending them. This is just a market transaction. Apple is hiring from a smaller supply pool but outside of a Jony Ive level VP there is nobody they really need to hire.
I couldn’t possibly care less what does or doesn’t happen to Apple. I’m just saying that “I won’t work at Apple!” hardly has any impact on Apple and thus on its decisionmaking.
"I won't work at company because...." Is a useful signal for other folks. I have a long list of companies I won't work for thanks to people sharing their individual experiences and opinions. So maybe if you don't feel swayed, just move on next time?
