And the key part of your response is "How do we know?" How do we NOT know? Far be it for me to gauge his worthiness. I wouldn't know by which stick to measure it.
I don't think the "simple" life has much to do with it. Many rich people live in simplicity, saving for their future, using their wealth wisely, and leaving estates to their heirs. Those that I know are generous to a fault. There is nothing greedy about that way of life.
Being paid to leave a job is what I'm complaining about. He will not be working for the company anymore. Are you aware of any retirement packages like this? $400 million? Shouldn't it be part of a job description? A pay scale? Voted on by the shareholders? Some accountability?
No, it doesn't. I was just sharing my personal pov. I couldn't run Exxon, that's for sure.