Natascha Turner, who runs a marketing agency, discusses the experience of employing her husband after he left a stressful startup. Although the couple enjoys remote work in Spain, managing their professional relationship is complex. They navigate different dynamics at work, with Turner making critical decisions while her husband focuses on creative tasks. Yet, the challenges of separating work from personal life persist, with discussions often spilling over into home settings. Turner emphasizes the need for boundaries to maintain a harmonious relationship while running a business together.
It's hard to keep the work conversations from coming home with us. Working with your partner is no walk in the park. Sure, there's this glossy idea of "building a dream together," but the truth is, it's juggling spreadsheets with side-eye and trying not to kill each other over emails.
After two years of him working at the startup business, I put my foot down... You're coming over to work with me. So, a year ago, that's what he did.
Our dynamic at work is different from our regular dynamic. But it's my job to make the big calls. He appreciates it because, he admits, it's not his strong point.
Those tough decisions can hit differently once we get home. Work conversations don't just end at the office; they follow us to the dinner table, the sofa, and even into the shower.
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