I hear the guy, but it rings hollow. His life has been nothing but success, reading through his piece does not reveal any true failures career-wise. I fear this decision is going to be taken back in a few years and he will become faculty again as he realizes that he really was that one very lucky person, an afford not given in other circles. Best of luck to the guy as he figures out life in not roses and that taking a stand can be very stupid and not nobel, something I think he thinks he is doing here.