He Quit, Sold the House, and Became Her Biggest Client's Boss

I'd worked three years for the Design Director position, only to be passed over for the junior the general manager parachuted in.

She said, "You're getting older. You can't match the younger ones for creativity or energy. It's time you stepped aside."

I argued my case. "But every major project in this company was delivered under me!"

"Those were resources the company gave you. They don't prove your personal ability."

"Elise! You know perfectly well that—"

"Toby Henson! It's Ms. Fox to you. Inside this company I'm not your wife, I'm your superior.