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I think the problem is the optics of allowing him to continue working a single day after Microsoft takes over. It sends a message that it's okay.

• xinayder 3y ago
  The problem was allowing him to keep his job and walk away with a bonus check. This guy should have walked away with nothing instead.
  • edgyquant 3y ago
    That isn’t how equity works
  • SteveNuts 3y ago
    Well as much as I agree with you I'm sure the legal part of it was looked at with a microscope. It would have been nice if Microsoft gave him incentive to ride off into the sunset immediately as much as he doesn't deserve it.
• songbird23 3y ago
  ive never heard of optics being used in context like this
  • selimthegrim 3y ago
    It is used in the PR sense
• manicennui 3y ago
  People at that level have complicated employment contracts. Getting rid of them without huge downsides isn't always straightforward.