Why did I leave Google or, why did I stay so long?

Re:Why did I leave Google or, why did I stay so long? by kenneth on Wednesday February 17, 2021 @09:23AM (#26166547)

Not sure why everyone is assuming Noam is a billionaire. He mentioned he had little equity, and from what I could find that amounted to single-digit millions out of the acquisition's billion-dollar price tag. Of course, compensation since then and Google's rising market capitalization have surely increased that, but I would bet it's still quite far off from the billion, and even far off from the 9 digits.

Not that it matters — his observations are just as valid regardless of his net worth.

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Re:Why did I leave Google or, why did I stay so long? by darkwizard42 on Wednesday February 17, 2021 @10:46AM (#26167654)

When people say "billionaire" in this line of comments they are trying to point out the perceived hypocrisy that Noam is likely VERY well off... even having a few million dollars can set your family up for life. You are immediately in the top 1% in the US which puts you even higher anywhere else in the globe.

Noam could never pick up a job again and he will have likely made more money than the average US worker will in their lifetime.

His observation of scorn at employees who are well-compensated NOT jumping at the opportunity to work weekends to get something done for users is a sign of privilege (and probably also a sign of his drive, which is commendable) and maybe a little lack of empathy.

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