News for hackers. Stuff that matters.
Re:Ask HN: Sources to determine "reasonable compensation?" f... by prospero on Monday December 29, 2008 @01:06PM (#413227)
That's because those companies are large and public, and the equity they have in the company makes an annual salary unnecessary.

I don't see how that applies in this situation.

Re:Ask HN: Sources to determine "reasonable compensation?" f... by wmorein on Monday December 29, 2008 @01:20PM (#413246)
In Jobs's specific case, for a while he held no equity and also drew no salary.