Making Money With Your Honey: Is It A Good Idea To Work With Your Man?
8. Will a layoff affect the whole family?
One of the big cons involved when you and your partner work for the same company is that when a massive layoff occurs or the business goes under both of you could end up unemployed with no benefits. In fact, my own parents used to work at the same organization and decided that it would be best to work for different companies once they had children. This way in the event that one person is laid off, the other can still provide insurance and a steady income.
Would you ever go into business with someone you were dating?
Toya Sharee is a community health educator and parenting education coordinator who has a passion for helping young women build their self-esteem and make well-informed choices about their sexual health. She also advocates for women’s reproductive rights and blogs about everything from beauty to love and relationships. Follow her on Twitter @TheTrueTSharee or visit her blog Bullets and Blessings .
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