> I've worked in a place with technical leaders where nobody knew what they did--their job was apparently "Being Employee Number 3" and nothing more.
Why does there need to be anything more? They probably know how the systems work and are ready to step in if necessary.
Also, they busted their ass before other people were at the company, enabling the company to grow and create the jobs that all the other people are now in.
To me it's not anywhere near as egregious as the founder who worked for a couple of years, then outsourced all leadership to a CEO for hire, and now does nothing, but still maintains 50%+ ownership of a company.
Why does there need to be anything more? They probably know how the systems work and are ready to step in if necessary.
Also, they busted their ass before other people were at the company, enabling the company to grow and create the jobs that all the other people are now in.
To me it's not anywhere near as egregious as the founder who worked for a couple of years, then outsourced all leadership to a CEO for hire, and now does nothing, but still maintains 50%+ ownership of a company.