Should have brought some Supermacs. They’d have been friends for life.

Sure, and it counts double if code you wrote was the reason for the safety meeting.

For what it’s worth, I’ve got similar experience, and I’ve seen what OP is talking about. CEO rolling in twice a year to make arbitrary decisions that overrides Product. Product fighing amongst themselves as to what the CEO actually meant. Anyone questioning any of the above is let go for not being a team player.