I see your perspective, but the guy is an iPhone engineer, I don't think having lost a prototype at a bar in a very public way can possibly add anything to his

I see your perspective, but the guy is an iPhone engineer, I don't think having lost a prototype at a bar in a very public way can possibly add anything to his resume or make him stand out more in a positive way. Anyone who hasn't fucked up at least that badly hasn't been trying. Be honest with yourself. There's no high ground to be taken when it comes to being a perfect employee.