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Pssssh. CEOs have the luxury of not having to worry about that sort of thing. And that fact is proved time and time again.

Even if your buddies don't get you into a cushy position, a multi million salary for a decade or so sets you up. No tears shed.

You're not thinking about the millions more they could have. These people don't want some of the money, they want all of the money.

Of course, but it's easy for them to give into that when the worst possible consequence for royally screwing up is a comfortable early retirement.