Though Schiller transitioned from marketing chief to “Apple Fellow” in 2020 to take a step back from Apple and spend more time on personal projects and friends, he is reportedly working close to 80 hours a week.
Schiller is known for responding to emails almost immediately, and answering phone calls at all hours. He testified during the Epic v. Apple lawsuit to ardently defend the App Store, and he is involved in Apple’s EU messaging as well. Schiller joined in on Apple PR calls with members of the media when the iOS 17.4 changes were announced, and he spent time explaining how the DMA will impact user privacy and security in Europe.
It’s not a flex, it just means something is fundamentally broken if it needs that much babysitting to work properly.
I had to break the hard news at work this week that I’m not there to socialize or hobnob with the team. I’m there to make money for my family and get out ASAP to be with my real family. My coworkers are friends but not family.
Anyone who contests that has something wrong with their priorities not me.