uld come in to his office almost everyday to urge him to reconsider pursuing retail markets, and every time Sean would refuse. So, in only 6 months after being hired, Rich was fired. Rich was outraged, and simply could not understand why he was fired for trying to make the company stronger and more profitable. In Seans eyes he was keeping him from conducting business as usual. Rich wanted revenge. Jean, his wife, was upset as well. She couldnt believe that Sean viewed the business as being more important than family. Of course, she didnt mind receiving her ever-growing monthly check from the business, which Sean was largely responsible for. Apparently that was no longer enough though. Now Rich and Jean wanted total control of the business, so Rich and Jean (sister) rallied the support of Marie (the other sister) to take control of the business. The three filed a lawsuit against Sean for abusing his power as the president of the family business. The lawsuit was thrown out in time, but not before it weakened the business so much it was unable to purchase supplies to keep producing. A little over a year and a half later, Sean was forced to sell the once highly profitable family business to avoid bankruptcy. What was once a strong and growing family business for over 30 years was ruined in only 2 years. ConclusionsIn-laws will constantly struggle to "earn their keep". They feel they have to prove they are assets to the company beyond the realm of what a typical employee would do. Since you did them a favor by hiring them, they feel they must repay you by awing you with their knowledge and ability. Take Rich for example. He was hired into the accounting department, not into the marketing department, or the advertising department. Yet, he pushed his marketing ideas on Sean all the time. Even though these ideas had little to do with the department Rich was in, he still felt like it was his job to do everything.Later on the ...
