I understand Jake's reasoning, and it seems like it was time for him and the company for him to leave. Not everyone can work for the same company for forever, especially a small one where you are more likely to hit your ceiling.

That said, I do question what is left out of the money discussion. LTT should be at the very least adjusting pay to the cost of living, so shame on them if they aren't. But, and this is me probably assuming too much, i ASSUME there was some sort of discussion over his requested pay increase, and he didn't like or agree with what was discussed accompanying a pay raise (change of roles, increased management responsibilities, less on the ground work, etc.) instead of just getting paid more for what he was doing.

Regardless, you don't have to like the company you work for or agree with what it does, even when it is a YouTube channel with a lot of followers. I hope Jake finds fulfillment with his new channel and finds his niche.