> Yes it's absolutely infuriating watching them somehow gain the confidence of the C-level folks, obtain a lot of resources, and burn everything to the ground all while claiming plausible deniability.

Thanks for summarizing my biggest gripe with my current employer so clearly! It is going on, and all the senior all the engineers see it and there is nothing you can do to prevent it. Only make sure you stay away from whatever these bozo's fancy, as someone will have to clean up or take the blame when everything falls apart.

Anyone know an alternative GTFO? After a few years of complain/ignore/avoid if feel that is my only option.