I totally agree there. It's quite possible that not only your spouse, some other people who might be close to you may work in the same organization. One should stick to professional ethics and morality. As long as people know how to be professional with each other in a work environment, it should be Okay.
What are the advantages of working with spouse?
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I am not sure. Many people would actually like to work alone and I am also one of them. I consider my job as a personal matter and I may not discuss or hire someone to work with me.
It seems like you are reading my mind about this concern. There are times that working with a spouse can create some personal dilemmas. It is inevitable that they can a big fight while having the business together.
as long as they are in different department, i think its okay for spouse working at the same company, even i knew unwritten rules from several company do not allow this but if they keep being professional, its not big deal, though
Whether you have same or different workplace, same department or different departments in the same workplace... there are certain problems that ought to come when both the partners are working. They have to develop a respect and professional attitude towards each other. It's tricky, but for their successful marriage as well as a happy place at work, they have to balance the work and life. Also, they need to learn to keep their professional and personal space separate.
It would help tye couple to understand firsthand the nature and condition of each other's jobs. That would help then to mutually find ways to make things easier for each other.
That's very important. And it's not only for the spouse who are working together at the same workplace. It holds good for any working couple. They need to respect each other's professional lives and give each other personal space too. Not only working couples, but every couple needs to show that respect for each other for the relationship to be long and happy.
There would be no financial pressure from any of the spouses because they are savvy of when salary is paid and how much it paid.
Both of you have made valid points. These can be the advantages of spouses working at the same workplace. But the same advantages can be disadvantages too. If they lack proper understanding and respect for each other, conflicts can arise out of these things only. So, a mutual understanding and respect is must. It's tricky to set the limits and respect each other's personal boundaries when you are together all the time, be it home or office.
The topic was asking for possible advantages. Of course, there are hosts of disadvantages. Like collective emotional reaction to a sanctions to a warning fromtr management.
Yes, the topic is about the advantages. So, when a discussion would start around the advantages, the cons of the same can also be discussed. You have made valid points there. If there is a good understanding, this would be advantages. But if there is lack of understanding, these can become the reasons for all sorts of problems, both at work and in personal life too.
Some business organisation are strictly against couples working in the same company which is why they are even against having any sort of romantic relationship with a fellow staff. This is because they believe that it affects your work productivity if you are having issues with your partner.
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In my country there is no specific government regulation that prohibits husband and wife from working in one office, this prohibition is only made by certain organizations such as financial institutions and banks. But I met many married couples working in hospitals, government departments and private companies.
As long as the two abide by the work culture of the place and treat each other like co workers, there should be no problem. But if they treat each other as spouses and bring their personal affairs at work, it's going to adversely effect both the work as well as their personal life. The challenge is that it's easier said than done. It's tough to demarcate our personal and professional life if we are together for long hours.
I feel, you already know each other's strengths and weaknesses so it will be easy to render help if you need it. And the good communication you both have can boost the company's efficiency
