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Steve Jobs Resigns as Apple CEO
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Quite possibly the WORST day of my life. I golfed a 100 today.
My Steve senses just wouldn't let me golf well, and now I know why.
My Steve senses just wouldn't let me golf well, and now I know why.
Wow, horrible news. This man has had a huge impact on my life. Started out on the Apple II+ and have been an Apple fan ever since. Hope you get well, Steve! Thanks for everything!
As for the pathetic trolls who are tasteless enough to bring their trash into this thread, may I suggest everyone take the opportunity to update your Ignore lists. Unheard trolls are trolls that eventually go away.
As for the pathetic trolls who are tasteless enough to bring their trash into this thread, may I suggest everyone take the opportunity to update your Ignore lists. Unheard trolls are trolls that eventually go away.
I hope his health is not failing him.
Same here. (SENDING BEST!)
But Apple will prosper, his drive and spirit will keep it going.
And maybe do better with a little more freedom to experiment.
Sad to say, this is not a surprise.
He certainly looked very ill. I can't imagine anything but illness that would move him to step down.
I hope reducing the pressure of the CEO position helps improve his health.
I wish him well...
He certainly looked very ill. I can't imagine anything but illness that would move him to step down.
I hope reducing the pressure of the CEO position helps improve his health.
I wish him well...
I really doubt Jobs can be Jobs without micromanaging, and negotiating, and all those other responsibilities. Dont even think he wants to be that Jobs. Arent all those things the reason why he is the man he is in first place?
He hasnt been healthy (which is only a relative term) for a long time, and he may never be fully healthy again. (Stephen Hawking could say the same.) That does interfere with the ability to be a CEO and do six million things, for sure. But it doesnt necessarily mean the worst any time soon. Nobody including his doctors knows that for sureand taking a lighter workload is clearly a healthy step to improve anyones prospects!
So, since we dont know (and may never know) his private medical details, the only kind of guess we can make is: would reducing your duties make sense if you were constantly or frequently ill (tired, in pain, or simply needing to spend time with treatment)? Yes, it would, even if you live to be 100and we knew he already had reduced his dutiesgreatlywhile keeping his hand in too. Now that step is permanent.
We know nothing more yet, but I hope this change is a good one for him. Im not worried about Apples directionthe management team is a good one that shares Steves vision.
Let me be another on this long list that says, wow..., Thank you Steve, and that I hope he's ok.
I wish Mr. Jobs the best with his new role, and hope that his health improves.
I expect as Chairman, Mr. Jobs will continue to have a strong influence on Apple's direction.
I think many investors have either anticipated Mr. Jobs eventual resignation, or see the new structure (Chairman-Jobs, CEO-Cook) in a positive light.
The stock is only down slightly (~0.18%) in after hours trading.
This type of staged transition is very intelligent, and best for Apple, customers, and investors.
I expect as Chairman, Mr. Jobs will continue to have a strong influence on Apple's direction.
I think many investors have either anticipated Mr. Jobs eventual resignation, or see the new structure (Chairman-Jobs, CEO-Cook) in a positive light.
The stock is only down slightly (~0.18%) in after hours trading.
This type of staged transition is very intelligent, and best for Apple, customers, and investors.
I wish the best Steve Jobs. Let's hope Tim will have the same innovation that Steve Jobs would of had at the keynotes....
I too, wish the best for him - and any cancer patient for that matter.
I guess this makes sense, after his official / authorized biography will be released in short, and second editions or addendums are kind of unheard of when it comes to biographies.
Plus, his health is not in top shape - I guess the smart thing to do is to take care of himself, enjoy the rest of his life, enjoy his family... instead of spending his last days in an corporate office. He's got enough money, made enough money for investors, revolutionized a whole industry... I guess he can relax and let go a little bit now.
No doubt this will affect Apple - but it's not like it was anywhere near perfect anyway...
I guess this makes sense, after his official / authorized biography will be released in short, and second editions or addendums are kind of unheard of when it comes to biographies.
Plus, his health is not in top shape - I guess the smart thing to do is to take care of himself, enjoy the rest of his life, enjoy his family... instead of spending his last days in an corporate office. He's got enough money, made enough money for investors, revolutionized a whole industry... I guess he can relax and let go a little bit now.
No doubt this will affect Apple - but it's not like it was anywhere near perfect anyway...
Same here. So sad to hear this, but I have been waiting until this happens to buy apple stock. If only I knew what the bottom was...
Sad to say, it's the end of an era. It was an amazing run, from a company on the verge of bankruptcy to the most highly capitalized company in the world.
I wish him health and happiness. But no one can truly take his place.
I wish him health and happiness. But no one can truly take his place.