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So as you may or may not remember, a few months ago, my wife changed jobs

Posted by Reagen Sep 20 '13, 17:15

because of a situation with the partnership that could be charitably called "dysfunctional" and because of an insulting attitude towards my wife's contributions. Fast forward to today. The main partner was recently diagnosed with a brain tumour which has progressed very rapidly, even more than was indicated as a possibility (Fuck Cancer). It's a matter of hours at this point.

While he was a part of the problem with the firm's management, he wasn't the real problem and was overall a good man (I repeat, Fuck Cancer). However, realpolitik has set in at the firm, and by the rule of the architects' association, firms have to be majority owned by licensed architects ... something which most of the remaining partners aren't. The rest of the partners held an emergency meeting today that didn't involve [Partner that was the problem] in which they asked the partner friendliest to my wife whether she'd be willing to come back on as a partner if [Problem partner] was not there, since, you know, she's a licensed architect and would fulfill their requirements. This, after a few months ago saying that they just didn't see how she could become a major partner in the firm for a long time, and she'd have to get a lot more experience, yada yada yada. Her response back was, naturally (paraphrasing): "Wfay". "Huh? There's no f in way." "Exactly."

So, tragedy on one hand, and a colossal irony on the other.

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Well, if she has full partnership and would be allowed to clean house, sure...would look good on the resume -- nm - zeitgeist Sep 20, 18:22
Someone called it on them asking for her to return, though not under these circumstances. - the liioulu with extra Sep 20, 17:47
I dunno. It sounds like you have the negotiating power of Tywin Lannister right now. -- nm - David Sep 20, 17:17 9
- It's a bit like being offered the captaincy of the Costa Concordia. -- nm - Reagen Sep 20, 17:42 8
  - I suppose her current situation must be a factor. The Costa Concordia would be a step up from the Titanic, but a step down from the Disney Fantasy. -- nm - Mop (200 lbs) Sep 20, 18:55
  - If she were managing partner, would she have any real power? - David Sep 20, 18:17 4
    - If she took the job and then was sidelined, the line would be "you only got this job because you're a licensed architect" - Roger More Sep 20, 20:02
    - hard to say. it's all very sudden. - Reagen Sep 20, 18:51 2
      - If you think about it, the whole situation is mind boggling. - David Sep 20, 18:53 1
        
        The whole thing is a testament to just how much she rocks. - Reagen Sep 20, 18:59
  - lovely analogy -- nm - Epiphany Sep 20, 17:49 1
    - meanwhile, my wife is being the pied piper for all her friends in the industry. -- nm - Reagen Sep 20, 18:14

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