Dear Steve Jobs, We have Received Your Tax Return. A $1 Salary?
Tuesday, April 17, 2007 at 10:27PM Steve Jobs, the “main brain”, at Apple Computer reported to the Securities & Exchange Commission that he made $1 for his salary last year. He also had to pay out just over $200,000 of his money for the expenses he incurred using his private plane for business. Jeez. Jobs is not only an innovative thinker and visionary, he can really stretch a buck, can’t he?
Ok. I know what you’re thinking. Jobs has tons of money so he doesn’t need more than $1 salary. Well, that may be true, but who would question that he’s worth every dime he’s got? Not me. I happen to love Apple products: the Macintosh, the Mac OS, the iPod, and iTunes! I got an iPod as a gift from my son a few years ago (yep, that’s it in the picture). Yes it’s one of the original iPods but it still sounds and works great! No, I can’t watch videos on it. The original iPods didn’t have that capability, but under Jobs guidance they can do it now! But, I can still watch downloadable iTunes movies and tv shows on my laptop. Shhh… don’t tell Jobs that I use a PC. I do have a Mac though and think the Mac is probably the best thing since sliced bread.
In any event, I love Apple products and software. But, what I love more about Apple is the fact that they live by their motto “think different”. It is what has made them the successful company that they are today. Well, under the direction of Steve Jobs, the genius who’s only taking $1 for a salary.
Oh, Steve if you’re reading this…. did you read the part that I talked about me having an original iPod? Got a spare iPod you could send me to test out for you? I’d even take last year’s model if you’ve got an extra hanging around. And I probably don’t have to tell you, that it’s a deductible business expense. Just tell them that I did some advertising for you. It’s not a lie. Just print out this blog posting so you’ll have proof. You know how the IRS is about showing proof. Oh! Steve, feel free to use the 1040 iPod picture that I’ve included in this blog, if you want to use it on your own blog. Just credit the picture to me and link back to The Daily Recruiter, ok? I’d appreciate that! :)
Gina O'Leary, General Manager
A message to readers other than Steve Jobs. Steve don’t read this part!
Does it sound too much like I’m kissing up to get a new iPod? Maybe I should have asked for a new iPhone or the Apple TV box instead? Darn. It’s probably too late to ask for them now. Or is it?
Steve, you’re reading this, aren’t you? I don’t blame you. I would too! But, while I have your attention, I really do like Apple products and I really do have an iPod and Macintosh. If you need a picture of my iMac, just let me know ! FYI, it’s about 6 years old now, so if you’ve got any spare iMacs or Powerbooks around the office and you need more business expenses, keep me in mind, ok? Great! BTW, you’re doing a fantastic job! Keep the creative products coming! They’re great! “I really wish I had one though.” Uh oh….did I say that out loud? Darn. I hate when that happens. :)
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