* "Human"? Almost everyone is ambitious and idealistic when young. But people change, 11 years is a long time. Mortgages, college savings and retirement pull

* "Human"? Almost everyone is ambitious and idealistic when young. But people change, 11 years is a long time. Mortgages, college savings and retirement pull those dreams to conservative ground. Depending on your obligations, turning down 2.3B USD could be irresponsible. Your phrasing implies this is unexpected, but I find this almost basic to humanity, though sobering. * or the German translation, if you wish --- ninja edit: I regret this comment as soon as I submitted it :( but will let it stand. I come to HN to find exactly this idealism that runs counter to the human nature of money-above-all. No, it should not be normal to "sell-out" and the participants I find on this site are the ones I hope will counter that tendency. Continue being disappointed in those who settle!