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Re: Samsung CEO Jong-hee Han has died

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Post by lordfrito »

rm_-rf_slash wrote: post #2

Heart attack at 63. What a shame. Guy worked at the company longer than I’ve been alive and all he has to show for it is an inheritance and obituary. Makes you wonder what we’re working so hard for.

> Makes you wonder what we’re working so hard for

You're working for the life you get to live in the hours inbetween that you're not working.

The world judges the guy by being the CEO of Samsung. However he judges his life by what he got on the in between. Hopefully by his standards he lived a full life, loving family, experiences, etc.

Re: Samsung CEO Jong-hee Han has died

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Post by rm_-rf_slash »

Imustaskforhelp wrote: post #23
chirau wrote: post #13

Earlier quoted context omitted.

What do you mean 'all he has to show for it is an inheritance and obituary'? What else was he supposed to have or anyone else for that matter? I'd think inheritance covers a lot at the very least.

I mean, maybe he meant to point out that south korea as a country focuses way too much on this work culture and he might've sacrificed his precious family time / just became a "well off cog" in this huge machine. Maybe he was passionate. Maybe he felt obliged / motivated even to prove to others who helped him get to CEO that he was the right choice. But in the end , like all people , he died. In the end , all he had…

Not SK in particular but the point of all of this in general, especially for those who have reached such heights.

63 is a young age to die in a rich country, especially for a corporate titan. Warren Buffett has been at the helm of Berkshire Hathaway an entire-my-lifetime of years between him and Jong-hee Han.

Gabe Newell famously has yachts around the world, explores the oceans and seems to be enjoying the fruits of his labor without kicking the bucket immediately after the release of Half Life 2.

Chuck Feeney made himself a multi billionaire and impressively gave it all away to charity within his lifetime. While so many plutocrats would “pledge” their wealth after death, Feeney had the stones to do it while he drew breath, earning him a high seat in the pantheon of philanthropy.

So what’s the point of all this work if it buys you an early grave? I’m sure he would have enjoyed a comfortable and lengthy retirement with his family, if he could’ve gotten there.

Re: Samsung CEO Jong-hee Han has died

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Post by yesimahuman »

mathgladiator wrote: post #3
rm_-rf_slash wrote: post #2

Heart attack at 63. What a shame. Guy worked at the company longer than I’ve been alive and all he has to show for it is an inheritance and obituary. Makes you wonder what we’re working so hard for.

It's a good question. My home was recently destroyed by fire (not a total loss of dwelling, but 95% of contents due to smoke and water), and I'm quitting tech to accept being a rancher and body builder. I love tech, but tech doesn't love me. So, #yolo on to the next thing.

I sold my startup and got out of tech and I’m much happier. Didn’t fully understand how miserable the whole industry and the long hours sitting at the computer were making me. Good luck with the new life!

Re: Samsung CEO Jong-hee Han has died

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Post by maxloh »

rm_-rf_slash wrote: post #2

Heart attack at 63. What a shame. Guy worked at the company longer than I’ve been alive and all he has to show for it is an inheritance and obituary. Makes you wonder what we’re working so hard for.

It's common for Asian people, especially Asian men, to work like hell for their parents and children, and not really think about what other life choices they have.

That's caused by social values and expectations – people think you are disrespectful to your parents if you don't provide them and carry on the family name.

That happened to my dad too. He worked really hard for his family, but as his child, it is crystal clear to me that he doesn't enjoy childcare.

The situation is improving as the new generation puts more focus on their own life. But it's still a long way to go.

Re: Samsung CEO Jong-hee Han has died

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Post by nashashmi »

Imustaskforhelp wrote: post #18
mathgladiator wrote: post #3

Earlier quoted context omitted.

It's a good question. My home was recently destroyed by fire (not a total loss of dwelling, but 95% of contents due to smoke and water), and I'm quitting tech to accept being a rancher and body builder. I love tech, but tech doesn't love me. So, #yolo on to the next thing.

Sorry for your loss. But may I ask, about the comment "I love tech, but tech doesn't love me" Where does this really arise from? I have some theories and feel free to tell me which one is the right one:- 1)Does this arise from the fact that tech is excessively used to create AI coder assistants to take the coders out in the first place 2)Does this arise from the fact that you feel as if you are a working machine in a…

Creators of tech vs users of tech are very different mindsets. My guess is the creators culture is not something you can just learn and work with. There is an inherent egotistical nature in the creator. And sometimes that is a difficult situation to work with .

Re: Samsung CEO Jong-hee Han has died

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Post by makeitdouble »

School-Cotton wrote: post #26
drpossum wrote: post #24

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Regardless of parent's bile, it's kinda hard to avoid Samsung products without living in a cabin in the woods.

Don't Apple phones use Samsung displays ? Doesn't the pixel phone use a Samsung processor ? Will you check if it's not Samsung RAM or SSD when buying a computer ?

It's just not a company that can be avoided that easily.

Re: Samsung CEO Jong-hee Han has died

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Post by tw1984 »

maxloh wrote: post #35
rm_-rf_slash wrote: post #2

Heart attack at 63. What a shame. Guy worked at the company longer than I’ve been alive and all he has to show for it is an inheritance and obituary. Makes you wonder what we’re working so hard for.

It's common for Asian people, especially Asian men, to work like hell for their parents and children, and not really think about what other life choices they have. That's caused by social values and expectations – people think you are disrespectful to your parents if you don't provide them and carry on the family name. That happened to my dad too. He worked really hard for his family, but as his child, it is crystal…

> It's common for Asian people

It is only common in Northeast Asia (China, Japan and Korea).

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