CptStern
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Erik Wolpaw, a writer at Valve fell ill (diagnosed with ulcerative colitis) in 2004. He knew he couldn’t fulfil his duties at work and made the choice to leave Valve. Erik tried to quit, Gabe refused to accept his resignation and said “Your job is to get better. That is your job description at Valve. So go home to your wife and come back when you are better.” On leaving Erik turned to fellow Valver Chet and said “Well, I guess we know where we’re working for the rest of our lives.” Erick went on to write Portal, and Gabe went on being a thoroughly classy gent
http://www.tumblr.com/tagged/gabe-newell?before=1326752091
I guess this is old news to some of you however this is the first of I've heard of it. gabe sounds like a super nice guy and a good businessman (keep those most valuable to your company no matter what)