When Mark and I were talking about marriage, Mark explained that he was investing a lot into his career and I needed to understand up-front that it took first priority. I was young and proud, and quickly agreed with no idea what I was getting into. I, in turn, warned him that he better be able to handle me or I would walk all over him. He laughed and naively sealed the deal, not realizing what a ride he would have! We laugh about this “contract” now because we both know how wrong it was to put those things above our marriage. I did survive medical school, residency, private practice, and a series of masters programs, but only because I was too stubborn to break a promise. Mark learned to say, “you’re right, dear” and selectively pick his battles. Thank goodness we both recognized the hole we were digging for ourselves before it was too late. (more…)
Topic: ‘For the Executive’
Preparing for an Executive Interview
Interviewing for an executive position is a learned skill that takes practice and planning. Young executives sometimes make the mistake of entering an interview without knowing enough about the prospective company. They also approach an interview with too much appreciation for the invite, and too little caution for what the position may entail. If you are married to a budding executive, review the following steps to see if your spouse should be doing more to prepare for an interview. (more…)
Spouse Contribution Key to Successful Career
Wouldn’t it be interesting to see how much “house work” our spouses CLAIM to do, compared to how much we THINK they do? I know my husband does the dishes once and then claims for several weeks that he shares in the dish duty. I can’t be the only one who experiences this phenomenon. (more…)
10 Steps to Build a Career You Can Celebrate Together
In a previous post, I suggested that a wingspouse should treat her spouse as the customer. I stirred up a lot of controversy with that statement but I still stand by it. Having a servant’s heart is at the core of staying happily married. Life doesn’t have to be fair if no one is keeping score. It does, however, take two. An executive should see a spouse as the client as well; someone who should pay a reasonable price and always feel important. Do you ask your spouse to pay a reasonable price, or do you ask for more than you are worth? (more…)
Why Social Media is Good Business
Social media is of growing interest to companies. Some wonder if it is worth the effort. Others are afraid of the liability. Leaders who have an understanding of social media are in a great position to take their companies into a new trend of marketing. Why am I telling you this? Because this is an area where you might be able to participate, learn, and then teach your spouse.
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