> My anecdotes tell me more people leave than get fired, especially the ones with options.
Sure, but that's not the original point. The original point is that the company won't make you any favour if they get a better deal by firing you. So you should do the same and leave if you find a better deal somewhere else.
I'd be interesting to see over long periods of time and many people who leave first, the employee quitting or employer firing/laying-off.
My anecdotes tell me more people leave than get fired, especially the ones with options.