Staff doesn't have that choice -
unless, as you said, they quit. Sure, that's always an options, but not
really
comparable.
I don't think that being paid well in exchange for being unhappy,
especially if someone is highly stressed or miserable most days, is a good
deal. If someone feels that way then I would encourage them to either try
to negotiate changes to their work environment internally, or to find a new
employer.
This isn't to say that I want to see a mass exodus of employees from WMF or
its affiliates, and I get the impression that average job satisfaction at
WMF has improved since Katherine took over, but I think that people may
have more freedom and opportunities than they may realize if they're
feeling trapped and would probably be happier elsewhere.
(Self-disclosure: I once worked as an intern for WMF. It was an interesting
and useful experience, but I don't think that I'd want to go back
regardless of how much I was paid.)
Pine