I am confident that I have effectively communicated that working at Google is not similar to a hostage situation, and any attempt at framing my words in such a way is probably trying too hard.
The fact that your time at Google seems to have taught you it is literally not possible to work anywhere without being either over-worked or depressed does not say good things about Google, is all I'm saying.
Because it's definitely possible. Just apparently, in your experience, not at Google. Which you've internalized to incorrectly believe this is universal.
The "stockholm syndrome" metaphor is overwrought, you're right, sorry.
