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Steve Jobs Taking New Medical Leave of Absence

I'd love to say I hope it's not serious, but I can't imagine taking a leave of absence if it wasn't. Hope he gets whatever treatment he needs and is back in the not-too-distant future.
 
I hope he's okay. If any CEO deserves time, it's him. I wonder what Apple's stock will do over the next week. Glad to hear he's still involved in major decisions. I'm guessing the day-to-day stuff is something that doesn't require his genius and given the Apple "culture" I'm sure their other top executives know how to lead the company.
 
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Hey I reported this first in the forums! Y'know... just sayin'... :)

Get well, Mr. Jobs. Health is more important than new gadgets. Though I do love gadgets!
 
Let's face it folks. This is it for Steve. He will NOT come back. They are smart by announcing a 'medical leave of absence' as to not shake up the investors too much (but their stock will take a hit). They will let Tim Cook run things during some successful launches to show people he can get the job done.. then later announce Steve's retirement.
 
Zauberer said:
I hope he's okay. If any CEO deserves time, it's him. I wonder what Apple's stock will do over the next week. Glad to hear he's still involved in major decisions. I'm guessing the day-to-day stuff is something that doesn't require his genius and given the Apple "culture" I'm sure their other top executives know how to lead the company.
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Apple stock dives 6% in Germany on news of Steve Jobs' medical leave, says CNBC (per Twitter report).
 
dlmart2 said:
Let's face it folks. This is it for Steve. He will not come back. They are smart by announcing a 'medical leave of absence' as to not shake up the investors too much (but their stock will take a hit). They will let Tim Cook run things during some successful launches to show people he can get the job done.. then later announce Steve's retirement.
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Yes, I think he is probably right.
 
get well very soon steve. i think Tim is going to de the job as well as jobs. i mean as if steve is pulling every great idea out of his own head and the rest of the staff is just listening.
 
dlmart2 said:
Let's face it folks. This is it for Steve. He will NOT come back. They are smart by announcing a 'medical leave of absence' as to not shake up the investors too much (but their stock will take a hit). They will let Tim Cook run things during some successful launches to show people he can get the job done.. then later announce Steve's retirement.
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Agreed.

There hasn't even been a whisper about this or recent comments on his health.

I don't see Steve back as CEO day to day again...
 
With his medical issues, the man just needs to retire and enjoy life while he can. It's not like he can't afford to retire.
 
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Sell Sell SELL!
 
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dlmart2 said:
Let's face it folks. This is it for Steve. He will NOT come back. They are smart by announcing a 'medical leave of absence' as to not shake up the investors too much (but their stock will take a hit). They will let Tim Cook run things during some successful launches to show people he can get the job done.. then later announce Steve's retirement.
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I don't think he's done just yet. He's only 55, btw and he said he wants to return soon.
 
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