Welcome to General Chat - GAW Community Area
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Yeah, it happens a lot in Asia. The company I worked at was family-run. The saying goes that the first generation builds a company, the second generation grows a company, and the third generation ruins it. At the company I worked for, the grandfather really gave his heart into everything the company did, appearing in TV commercials, etc. His son who inherited the company maintained it, but had no real interest in the company's subject matter. He retired when I began, and his son was the same age as I was. The guy couldn't care less about what the company made. He'd grown up with it all and didn't care. He had some stupid ideas too and showed his ignorance for something many people have a passion for.
In a way, I can understand their point of view.
They have their own life to live.
Things they want to do.
Thing they are passionate about.
Instead of passing it down within the family they should find some one who shares the founder’s passion/vision.
That would be a better way to go, I agree. But unfortunately that's Asia for you.