I wish Pope nothing but the best. He is a great guy, I know him personally.
Some of the things said here are silly and unfounded. This is a guy who worked his hardest for us. He was given a chance to got to a top program that is also his alma mater and dream school, which gives him many opportunities to win big. Additionally get paid a lot more. I don’t fault him.
The number of comments target him is sad. I work in a competitive industry, we lose people to other firms. When they get big promotions for more money, it stinks, but I get it wish him well.
Some of us need to remove our blue goggles and look at reality. I am thankful for Pope and wish him the best.