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by nrhrjrjrjtntbt 207 days ago
Why is retiring mentioned? Most jobs pay zero when you leave so 1M is cool.
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He was the founder and head of the company, so probably wouldn’t have had to step down if he didn’t want to.
Because that is the common thing someone will do when they get what looks like a large sum of money. It isn't the only option, but it is a common one.