Something Jenny and I wouldn’t mind doing is working together. We nearly did, but ultimately decided that moving to Michigan on such short notice wasn’t the sanest venture to undertake.

We’re still very open to the idea in the future. So, if you happen to learn of any jobs for mattress testers, candy critics, or saying the word “butt” quota engineers, let us know.

Not everyone would willingly work with their significant other. I can understand why. We’re different people at work. Do we really want to see our family in that environment, being cruel to others? Or maybe it’s the other way around. They’d get to see your supervisor belittle you.

As with anything in life, other than seeing an enemy perish, there are pros and cons to working with your spouse. I’ve taken the liberty of searching online for a list of pros and cons to offer my own opinion on each.

Stolen from Canadian version of Monster.com, where we can assume all hockey players are drafted through, here is a list of pros and cons working with your spouse. I’ve shortened the description because I don’t want you to read too much. When people read too much, they get smarter. Smarter people means a rebellion.

Increased Intimacy

I found this to be a strange choice for the first item on this list. When I see the word intimacy, it’s usually during an incognito search on the web browser and at the corner computer in the library.

Of course, Monster.com (even the far more liberal Canadian version) means something else. They list the pros as a chance to share experiences aka make fun of the same coworkers. I’ve worked with family members in the past. I know what I’m talking about.

The downside, you may never feel like you can escape work. I understand this one. Unless you truly love your job, it might be annoying to share a bathroom at home with a workmate.

Professional Support

Does anyone else imagine a bra every time they see the word “support?” Honestly, I’ve never gotten through a call to tech support without imagine a digital pair of boobs.

According to Monster, the benefit of working with a spouse means they understand the struggle more. They get yelled at by the same people all day. So, when you return home exhausted, they get it.

However, they may also think you’re a piece of crap. It’s hard to be objective with your spouse. This is the person who knows your deepest darkest secrets. One wrong move at work and they may tell your worst elementary school pooping in the pants story to everyone. I say worst because we all have several, right?

Personal Space

I think this one is the biggest reason why Jenny and I would love to work together. Years apart has made us dream about spending every moment we could together.

I understand not everyone experienced this. While some couples may still enjoy spending a lot of time together even while at work, others could hate it. That lack of personal space could drive some people nuts. I imagine it’s like having a Siamese twin that gives you boners.

Finances

Money is everything. Apparently, it’s still true when working with your spouse. According to this list, there’s a benefit because you both get paid at the same time. Thanks to this, you can go out to a strip club together without having to pay for the other.

Not everything is gravy. Because you’re in the same industry, you could both lose your jobs at the same time. If this is a concern of yours though, you should work in rival companies so one of you survives.

Productivity

Impressing your partner at work will help make you more productive. I imagine you also aren’t quite as eager to leave the office/Port-O Potty factory with your partner already there. I know from experience how much quicker I want to leave work when I have Jenny waiting for me. If we worked together, I wouldn’t have to lie about having diarrhea as much in order to get out sooner.

Obviously, if things aren’t well at home, your productivity could lack. I don’t see how this is specific to working with your partner. I guess if you’re having a really awful fight it may carry into the office.

How do you think you and your significant other would handle working together?