Brian the Good Boss

[mysid.livejournal.com]

I've read several fics in which Brian is a horrid, verbally abusive boss. But Brian must be a good boss to work for. After all, Cynthia burns bridges behind her in order to help Brian get Kinnetik off the ground so she can continue to work for him instead of for Vance. Also, Kinnetik is a success, which would never happen if Brian creates a toxic work place. Yes, he does say, "Would it help if I threatened to fire you?" to a guy in the art department in canon, but he does so in such a teasing manner that the guy laughs. He does criticize Bob and Brad's work, but in the same meeting he praises and encourages new guy. (New guy is Kip, but Brian doesn't know Kip's a sleaze yet.) And yes, he does get bitchy with Cynthia when he's highly stressed, but I have to conclude she puts up with it because his behavior the rest of the time balances it.

So, two part request:
Those of you who know canon backward and forward, what are your favorite Brian-boss moments in canon? Episodes?

More importantly, I'm looking for fics in which Brian is portrayed as a good boss. A bit bitchy at times (this is Brian we're talking about), but overall, someone you would like working for.

ETA: Fics don't have to be set at Kinnetik; Brian doesn't have to be THE boss. After all, Brian is a partner at VanGard, and even at Ryder, Brian was higher on the totem pole than other some other employees. I just want to see Brian doing his job, interacting with clients or-- better yet-- interacting with employees, and being good or great at his job instead of being a mentally unbalanced two year old.

Update: A few recs in the comments and (hopefully) more coming in!

Comments

The good boss

[galeandrandy.livejournal.com]

Hi, I wrote a fic called "Endeavor" it should fit your request. To my knowledge in remembering the fic, I didn't write Brian as a totalitarian, hated boss though there is some of his snark in there at times. I always think about how he was after the bombing regarding his employees and I totally agree, Cynthia never would've just left everything if she didn't LOVE working with Brian. It was so freaking risky, it doesn't matter if she knew he'd be successful, she had to have a different liking to him than just boss/employee.

This is Endeavor:
http://galeandrandy.livejournal.com/157125.html
It's complete.

Re: The good boss

[galeandrandy.livejournal.com]

Oh, thank you!

Re: The good boss

[wjsc99.livejournal.com]

Three cheers for completed fic! I'm saving this for the weekend. :-)

Re: The good boss

[mysid.livejournal.com]

Not only is Endeavor (http://galeandrandy.livejournal.com/157125.html) exactly what I was hoping for in terms of seeing Brian-the-good-boss in action, but it's a really good story too. I'm six chapters in and looking forward to reading the rest. I love AUs in which B/J meet after Justin has had time to become a bit more mature and independent. Thanks!