would u follow simmons???
here's one opinion - EC527
Mmmm depends on what he ends up doing. Not guaranteed that he's gonna do a new site. Most of his talented writers will have plenty of offers. I'd stay put and field all opportunities. There're plenty of pple who left grantland prior to Simmons firing. Emily Yoshida left to become head editor of pop culture section at theverge.com there is such thing as life without Simmons.
Risk has to be balanced with reward. Not like he's building a startup with options. As a writer, you prob want the medium that has the larger audience and exposure. The greatest benefit working for Simmons would probably be creative flexibility. But it doesn't mean you can't get that from staying put, or with someone else.
The guy 'who created it all' also put his ego ahead of the organization and it's employees when he got his ass fired. Simmons is a talent (and I'll consume whatever he puts out) but he's not a good leader. He lacks self control.
I don't believe in blind loyalty. Ultimately you're motivated by self interest. No one else is going to protect you better than you can protect yourself. Your boss has his/her own stresses both professionally and personally. They have people that they answer to. More often than not, your situation is nowhere near consideration. Following or not following someone is a professional decision, not a personal one. It has no bearing on loyalty.
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