Steve Jobs sick leave

Satcomer · #1 January 14th, 2009, 07:08 PM

Jobs to take leave of absence until June

Well it looks like Steve Jobs is going on sick leave. Apple Stock is tanking a hit because of the news.

Here is his letter about the problem he is having.

nixgeek · #2 January 14th, 2009, 07:17 PM

Shame that there were complications. Hopefully things turn out for the best not just for Apple, but more importantly for his family.

SGilbert · #3 January 14th, 2009, 07:38 PM

He won't be back.

ElDiabloConCaca · #4 January 14th, 2009, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by SGilbert

He won't be back.

I see that you've taken the time to write an entire four words upon learning that the man that we all respect so much and has lead the company that produces the computing platform of our choice is more ill than previously thought. Bravo.

Whether he comes back or not should be irrelevant. He is a human being with (obviously) severe health complications. Your comment shows your inability to separate "Apple" from "Steve Jobs" and see him as a person. Tell ya what -- next time you fall ill, we'll all just sit around making comments like, "She won't be back."

Anyone who takes this news lightly or makes snide comments about stock prices, Apple failing without him at the helm, or whether or not Steve will come back to the company loses many points in my book and, in my opinion, is a callous ass.

Those who turn this into an issue about stocks or Apple's future do not deserve to claim to have any feelings whatsoever, and obviously have never seen illness take over someone any closer than on television.

Asshole.

bubbajim · #5 January 14th, 2009, 08:36 PM

I'm just shocked that the internal email reached outside so quickly. Got the email and about 2 minutes later it was plastered all over the internet.

Exactly how many spies are there @ Apple?

I have zero doubt that Steve will recover from this and be back in action this year. He's got the company in mind always and by the email you can understand that the decision he made was a very tough one, but also the best one for him and his family. Apple is just his extended family and we too are just as concerned for him.

SGilbert · #6 January 14th, 2009, 09:45 PM

My dear CaCa,

Firstly. I am not a "she"!

Lastly, I never mentioned stock. Apple, showed any disregard for the man, his importance, his integrity, his family, nor said anything negative toward he or his family!

I totally respect him for his accomplishments, both within Apple, and with the creative, insightful world he lives in. My heart goes out to him AND all those close to him, including his family.

I fear, terribly, that his time at Apple is coming to an end. The loss is not only his, but ours and the world.

I just hope YOUR rant made you feel better by taking on an innocent victim.

MisterMe · #7 January 14th, 2009, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by SGilbert

... The loss is not only his, but ours and the world.

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Loss? Rather than explaining your previous post, you only made it worse.

DeltaMac · #8 January 14th, 2009, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by SGilbert

I just hope YOUR rant made you feel better by taking on an innocent victim.

The rant came up because you chose to take the time to post an insensitive, pointless response to someone's personal situation - four words that would have been better left unsaid... Jumping in with both feet (and the brain disengaged, apparently) leaves you out of the 'innocent victim' category, eh?