When you hear of a couple that work together, you automatically think what a headache, right? Like isn’t it enough that we argue and stuff at home? These couples make it seem like it’s not just doable, but that successful businesses and relationships can go hand in hand. Here’s what they’ve got to say on how they make it happen.
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Ahmed Mohsen El Sherbeeny (Majo):
“As a married couple working at the same company, we don’t separate our business lives from our marriage. We both agreed from the beginning to plan and prioritize our goals (both business and personal) and our mission is to always pursue happiness in everything we do. For example, we love traveling, so we put it as a target and we save money to travel. I strongly believe that passion and love can make anything successful. We focus on watering our marriage with special plans every now and then to maintain a healthy relationship.”
Noha Magdy Nowia (Bubbles):
“My advice as a woman working with her husband is try not to mix your feelings with work. Do not let your mood swings get in the way! Always discuss your business opinions in a professional manner. In a nutshell, if a partner is an expert in a specific part of the business, the other one should let them lead and take the strategic decision regarding it. Always think big and out of the box and create a working environment that spreads happiness.”
Cairo Foodie Couple
Shahan Terzibashian:
“I don’t feel the pressure of marriage, I personally still feel like we’re dating and that makes our work life a lot easier together. Compromise always does the magic for us! One of us has to agree in the end to go with the other’s ideas every now and then.”
Melisse Horhoryan:
“We don’t separate our work life from our married life, since they are both connected. However, we sometimes do this thing where we leave our phones and simply sit and talk with one another. Work can be stressful but you should never take it out on your partner. You should always find middle ground to come to a conclusion.”
HIT Egypt
Abdelrahman Abdullah (Cavio):
“We enjoy our fitness careers alot, that we don’t perceive it as a 925 job. My advice to couples that work in the same industry is to not overthink the idea of ‘We dont spend quality time together, we only speak about work.’ Stay cheerful, enjoy each other’s company and overcome all the challenges together.”
Diala Jamaleddin:
“Loving what we do has a big positive influence on our relationship, it’s the feeling of ‘always striving for success together’ that makes our bond much stronger. I would tell couples who work together, to truly appreciate that! Because having the same lifestyle as your partner is a true blessing not the other way around. You get to see each other more often, you can take the same days off, and understand each other’s struggles, efforts and daily achievements!”
Kiliim
Ibrahim Shams:
“It takes a lot of effort to separate work from everyday life, if you’re working with your significant other. We agreed to go through it all, in order to have control over our lives. To be honest, Noha is doing a better job at separating our work life from our personal life. She manages to make time for herself, the family and also our business.”
Noha Taher:
“We always brainstorm and think together, that’s how we made our business grow. My advice for couples who work together, is not to stress so much that they start to forget to enjoy life. When it’s too much to handle, take a break together with your family and remind yourself why you’re doing this in the first place!”
