>>80003881A family member fell ill and she was told (key word here) that she needed to step in to run their business, in order that it stays within the family.
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>That's ridiculous, what small mom and pop store would be worth managing over having a highly respected position within an industry leading, globally beloved company?Well, for better or worse, it's a different culture over there. You are expected to put aside your personal feelings and motivations when a familial obligation is put before you.
I hope she's happy and I wish her the best. There's always the hope that she comes back later down the line but the more I speculate on the circumstances, the more bittersweet I feel about it.