True. I was being a bit hyperbolic. I just didn't detect one shred of empathy in the post. My guess is he is actually a fine guy with fine character, but was

True. I was being a bit hyperbolic. I just didn't detect one shred of empathy in the post. My guess is he is actually a fine guy with fine character, but was making an argument on a mailing list along the lines of, "even if you totally lack empathy, it is still rational to pay severance". "I hate severance. Hate it." - Assuming he is of good character, it is more likely that he was also hyperbolic. Surely helping someone land on their feet provides him some emotional satisfaction.