Despair is typical of those who do not understand the causes of evil, see no way out, and are incapable of struggle. The modern industrial proletariat does not belong to the category of such classes.
I'd say it depends on if you organized the company in a way that the CEO is not needed, maybe you don't need them, or just keep them as an administrator.
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