Originally Posted by
Stumblefoot
I don't know too many people who are willing to take a job betting on the come. More likely, the deal is sealed with a very rewarding parachute, should it become necessary to use.
C-level executives of publicly traded companies aren't normal people though. Part of it is about the chase, the chance at higher than expected earnings and an even bigger potential windfall than he has now. But I'm sure he is well compensated no matter the outcome.