Probably as nuanced as everything can be:
Musk came up with a test to decide whether or not he should give Brown a raise. He told her to take a two-week vacation and took over her duties himself during that time. When she returned, Musk told her he didn’t need her services.
“Mary Beth was an amazing assistant for over 10 yrs, but as company complexity grew, the role required several specialists vs one generalist," he continued. "MB was given 52 weeks of salary & stock in appreciation for her great contribution & left to join a small firm, once again as a generalist.”
Seems like a cruel way to fire her.
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