My DH work partner is a total arse. They have been partners for almost 20 years and put down an initial investment of50/50. He has just never pulled his weight and is lazy by design and just takes shortcuts which end in disaster. It is now so bad, that my DH is contemplating leaving the company which he has in reality, single handedly built. This chap makes a lot of noise, but contributes very little and has a very small portfolio within the company. Mainly because every single task he gets given, he messes up or delays because of inertia? DH has covered for him for many years as we have a lot of mutual friends, but his incompetence is just too alarming. I don't think he/we can keep the facade going much longer as it is just very stressful. Esp during and post covid. My hubby worked basically 24/7 to keep everyone employed (furloughed) while he just coasted along. The partner comes from money and has just been gifted things his entire life and is entitled. He thinks he is woke but it is the opposite. Cringe jokes in work place, have been accused of racism etc ... The list of infractions and mico aggressions are endless. The problem is that it will affect age old friendships and I'm scared I will lose dear friends as a result. What to do... Husband's sanity is at stake and mine as I have to listen to this old tale daily for at least 30 -60minutes:
a) leave role and start new business taking all clients and employees (nobody would choose to stay with the other guy as he is abrasive with clients too)
B) continue to run business with man child as a partner.
Ps: he has asked him to leave in the past but he refuses as he knows he has landed in the butter.