Apple's main concern is not the quality of your life. You don't want to work at the office? Okay--there are plenty of people who will take that Apple $$$ and be happy to work in Cupertino.
He removed himself from a situation that was no longer working for him. Why do you feel he should stay?
He's an adult with options, he is exercising his options.
Honestly, most of you just sound bitter that you don't have cushy jobs where remote work is an option. That is the legitimately the only reason I can think of for people to be upset about a complete stranger's career choices lol.