The key here is that the founder's wife has a regular presence in the office. Plus, a founder is in a vastly higher position of authority than an employee (be it a manager, or else).
So it's not too far to imagine that she could exert some influence towards her husband's decision at work, e.g. hiring and firing of someone.
The key here is that the founder's wife has a regular presence in the office. Plus, a founder is in a vastly higher position of authority than an employee (be it a manager, or else).
So it's not too far to imagine that she could exert some influence towards her husband's decision at work, e.g. hiring and firing of someone.