What do you think that couples work in the same industry?

In my opinion working in the same industry with you partner has both advantages and disadvantages. First there's a lot of advantages, like you can help each other to be better in the industry you can exchange notes and try to get strengths from each other, you understand each other more, you have a lot of time for each other (if you are in the same company). while on the negative side if you are not that supportive to each other there might be some kind of competition, especially if the woman excels in the job more than the man it would hit the man's ego and feel that he's inferior to his wife.

wow, its lucky. They can share the lunch box. Travel charges also save. There are many advantages.

me and my wife have the same work. we are both in the band. but since she gave birth she decided to end her career as a singer and be a full time hands on mother. but years before we are together at work. it is much harder for me to adjust for my wife is a singer... and a good one so there are a lot of guys who talks to her admires her and give her gifts. but that is work... i got adjusted after a few months of the relationship then i was all okay already... of course i too have my share of fans har har har

I think it's OK for a couple work in the same industry, but it is better not to work in the same place. That is to say, I‘m opposed to "office romance". I think we can not avoid the situation that put the personal emotion to the work and meanwhile, I suppose it's awful always being surround by the topic of my work no matter I was at home or in company. And the most important issue is that I can't consider my darling as my competitor of my business.

It has both advantages and its disadvantages. It is all how we manage both official and personal life.

i think its okay to work in the same industry with your partner if he/she is not affecting your work so bad..

I think it does not matter, or it should not really matter for these couple. Many does meet because they work in the same industry and they should understand each other better because they know how their work or industry can be demanding at times. :D Since they would know how demanding it can be they would be able to adjust and understand eachh of the partner's sentiments when it comes to work, i guess.

I think that works out well alot of times. You can both go to work and be home at the same time alot of times. You both have things in common to talk about also when it comes to your jobs.

I would say that couples who both work in the same industry are putting all their eggs in the same basket. If the industry booms then they reap great dividends. But in case the industry suffers, then both of them suffer together and that can be really trying on some people. Cheers! Ram

youless, I believe there's a saying that goes something like: "Don't put your eggs in one basket" and especially so during these challenging times - economy. So, when you have both couples working in the same company, both of them may be out of job when the company folds. On the point, working in the same office - I believe some companies will make it a point to separate the couple so that they do not work in the same department or let the other party become the subordinate. It will just be unhealthy and unproductive in certain cases. As for being the same industry, I believe there will be an issue when both couples are working in different companies which may be a conflict of interest and some companies do not take this likely in some countries I know of. So, it would be better that they do not work in the same sensitive field like marketing or product licensing or research and development. Lastly, I think it is important that couples need to be able to handle their lives when they are working together in the same company or industry. There will be a lot of issues concerning work that can affect their personal lives. So, there will be a need to be mutual with personal space and understanding where the best policy here will be never bring your work home.

I think that two should not work in the same area or job. I think to keep a relationship healthy two people need some time away from one another. Some companies down allow families to work in the same departments. I wouldn't want to be around my partner ALL the time.

I'm sure a lot of people would be against this, but I think it would be great. I think that some couples get into misunderstandings because they don't understand the industry that the other is in. If they are the same, then I would think both would be understanding. Also, if they could become some sort of expert in their industry, then there is the possibility that they could go into business together.

working in a same in industry is okay but working in the same company not a good idea.. people will definitely questions both your ability. 1 might sink while the other 1 will rise so better not work in a same company.

I think it's okay. Though I am still in college,but I have some relatives around me who work in the same industry with their spouses. This could offer them a chance to talk with each other about their problems or experience at work, which I think would be beneficial to their mutual understanding in marriage. At the same time, I don't see anything bad if a couple work in different industries. Because I think in real life, work isn't a topic that couples would talk about all the time. Acually, the conflicts between couples mainly arise from daily life. If couples can handle the conflicts well, I think it will be okay whatever jobs they are doing.

It depends on the couple and their individual personalities. I know my husband and I would drive each other crazy with our different viewpoints if we worked in the same industry. Fortunately, our areas are not connected in any way. He wouldn't even let me organize his papers in the business he runs. My aunt and uncle work for the Telephones Dept of the country. They are fine and both of them are on the same level at different branches. I've seen them discuss some technical stuff at home. But no arguments even when views differ. So, it's okay.

definitely ego problems comes when they are working in a same organisation/firm. Because if it related to the difference between salaries and experience. Mainly the experienced persons feel pride.

I have a neighbor who both her husband and she worked for the same company. They both retired from it investing well over 20 years each. They went to work at the same time and arrived home together each day. They seemed to have worked well this way as I never heard any negativity form them at all in the 10 years I do know them. As for me, no I have never worked in the same company and or industry as any partner I have ever been with. I find that although coincidental that it has not happened to me, that maybe it is not a good idea. I like that we have the separate times during work, so that way there is more to look forward to when we get home. But like I say my neighbors did well with it.

It is the same for me, most of my work mates are in a relationship with other people in the same company. I'm not really sure if it's working well for them but to me, it will never work for me. It's hard not to get jealous, you know I do see some situation where they start getting jealous over someone else and they really do act like they are, but I never know how they solve it later after. Thanks for sharing and enjoy!

If the husband is mysterious person then its better that his wife remains under his supervision so that some miss understanding is not created.

Couples getting oportunity to work on the same field is a nice thing.it is very helpful in decreasing misunderstanding .