Originally Posted by
gonyon
I think people want validation for whatever choice they make even if and to some especially if that means people who made the opposite decision suffer harm. That would further validate their decision.
human nature can be ****ed up
This is human nature in most professions as well. When in the military, whenever talking to your boss (who is in for at least 20yrs career or they wouldn't be boss), the correct answer is your staying in the military till your Admiral or General. Any answer of "I'm considering getting out and doing something else" immediately marks you as rejecting THEIR selected career path.