Comments on: Should Spouses Get Paid Too http://wingspouse.com/blog/2009/11/should-spouses-get-paid-too/ For the spouse who never leaves a partner flying solo Fri, 05 Mar 2010 04:55:09 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Kathi the Wingspouse http://wingspouse.com/blog/2009/11/should-spouses-get-paid-too/comment-page-1/#comment-643 Kathi the Wingspouse Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:43:52 +0000 http://wingspouse.com/blog/?p=580#comment-643 Well said, Jan. My greatest reward is recognition from my spouse for a job well done. Well said, Jan. My greatest reward is recognition from my spouse for a job well done.

]]> By: Jan http://wingspouse.com/blog/2009/11/should-spouses-get-paid-too/comment-page-1/#comment-642 Jan Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:53:28 +0000 http://wingspouse.com/blog/?p=580#comment-642 No, being a wingspouse in a marriage isn't a "paid" position, at least not monetarily. It's just like the stay at home mom debate, about how much it would cost someone to do that job.....being the spouse of the executive and/or the stay at home mom/dad can have fulfilling, invaluable opportunities for all involved.....there are definite advantages when both husband and wife recognize the possibilities available when both work together as a team. No, being a wingspouse in a marriage isn’t a “paid” position, at least not monetarily. It’s just like the stay at home mom debate, about how much it would cost someone to do that job…..being the spouse of the executive and/or the stay at home mom/dad can have fulfilling, invaluable opportunities for all involved…..there are definite advantages when both husband and wife recognize the possibilities available when both work together as a team.

]]> By: Kathi the Wingspouse http://wingspouse.com/blog/2009/11/should-spouses-get-paid-too/comment-page-1/#comment-622 Kathi the Wingspouse Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:37:06 +0000 http://wingspouse.com/blog/?p=580#comment-622 Jennifer, Yes I have experienced something similar in the past. I wasn't offered money, but I was baited with a sweet trip or two... just before I was told what was expected of me as a "first lady." It was a trap I recommend others avoid because the expectations (much like job responsibilities) continually expanded. On the other hand, more recently I was "wingspousing" it on a business trip and was later told my expenses would be covered as a thank-you for my efforts. I thought that was pretty cool and I am more motivated to go the extra mile for the company now. I'd love to hear from others who have experienced something similar, Jennifer, Yes I have experienced something similar in the past. I wasn’t offered money, but I was baited with a sweet trip or two… just before I was told what was expected of me as a “first lady.” It was a trap I recommend others avoid because the expectations (much like job responsibilities) continually expanded.

On the other hand, more recently I was “wingspousing” it on a business trip and was later told my expenses would be covered as a thank-you for my efforts. I thought that was pretty cool and I am more motivated to go the extra mile for the company now.

I’d love to hear from others who have experienced something similar,

]]> By: jennifer http://wingspouse.com/blog/2009/11/should-spouses-get-paid-too/comment-page-1/#comment-621 jennifer Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:02:45 +0000 http://wingspouse.com/blog/?p=580#comment-621 Have you run across this happening with any of the people you talk to? I'd run for the hills!! :) Have you run across this happening with any of the people you talk to? I’d run for the hills!! :)

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