I always find myself clearing the drive in order to install the latest macOS. Perhaps psychological, but it always gives me a fresh starting point that is benefited by an implicit boost in performance. While it does require some time for setup, and much of what I do is manual, I never regret it --almost like spring cleaning.
The article does ignore the fact that some engineers are paid below market value, and for that reason, compensation is a higher priority.
You might ask yourself these questions after compensation was not a determining factor:
What if the company I worked for offered a competitive salary that was agreeable for both parties. What other benefits am I looking for outside of monetary compensation?