donmelton | 12 years ago | on: Memories of Steve
Yep, that's it. :)
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donmelton | 12 years ago | on: Memories of Steve
That's a great damn story. And I'm certain it wasn't a coincidence.
donmelton | 12 years ago | on: Memories of Steve
Exactly. And for a moment there, he bought it. :)
donmelton | 13 years ago | on: Why I Retired From Apple
Much better answer.
donmelton | 13 years ago | on: Why I Retired From Apple
If there is, I've never met one. :)
donmelton | 13 years ago | on: Why I Retired From Apple
The original options we had weren't restricted. Also, most of them were at a lower strike price since Apple wasn't highly valued then.
donmelton | 13 years ago | on: Why I Retired From Apple
Yes, please someone tell that to Ballmer. :)
donmelton | 13 years ago | on: Why I Retired From Apple
Yeah, there was nothing devious there. I hope.
The line about my son was partly to annoy him since he, unlike my wife, reads my blog. And we punk each other like that all the time.
donmelton | 13 years ago | on: Why I Retired From Apple
Not that big. About 140 I think. My admin would know for sure.
donmelton | 13 years ago | on: Why I Retired From Apple
D'oh! Yep. Noted.
donmelton | 13 years ago | on: Why I Retired From Apple
My former minions probably think that. :)
donmelton | 13 years ago | on: Why I Retired From Apple
My son, unlike my wife, reads my blog. That's in there just to tweak him. We punk each other like that all the time.
donmelton | 13 years ago | on: Why I Retired From Apple
Yes, I have that one and I agree — excellent book.
donmelton | 13 years ago | on: Why I Retired From Apple
Closure — that's actually a very good way to put it. I didn't feel burned out. Just tired and complete.
But I was very fortunate to have the means to retire. Many who experience burnout don't have that choice. Which is another reason there's such churn in this business.
As a manager, one thing I always watched for were the signs of burnout. I always said I spent way more time coaching people to pace themselves than to work harder.
donmelton | 13 years ago | on: Why I Retired From Apple
Some of them did. But the decision to retire is not always about the money.
donmelton | 13 years ago | on: Why I Retired From Apple
Thank you so much. I am humbled by that, sir. I will take your advice to heart.
donmelton | 13 years ago | on: Safari is released to the world
This is great summary. Thanks.
donmelton | 13 years ago | on: Safari is released to the world
I can't comment on iTunes.
Remember, Safari is not open source. Only WebKit is.
donmelton | 13 years ago | on: Safari is released to the world
Neither, really. It's mostly because I retired.
donmelton | 13 years ago | on: Safari is released to the world
Surprise, I would hope. :) And lack of recognition, I suppose.
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