Working with a partner is a dream for some, while others feel the fear of conflicts or even the breakup of the relationship when they think about such a career path. In any case, a joint venture and similar work collaborations are not the easiest decision, but it is quite possible that they will connect you even more and lead you to success both on a personal and career level.
We have prepared 5 tips for you on how to maintain a happy relationship if you work together with your partner.
1. Remember that you and your partner are a team
When we work on a project together with coworkers, which we met in the work environment, it is not difficult for us to keep a certain one respectability levels– even when with them we don't agree. But when we work together with partners, it may happen that these limits change slightly they erase and too soon his own dissatisfaction or disagreement express at the wrong way.
Therefore, it is important not to forget that they are the team, who works for common goals. And these will be difficult to achieve with accusing, insults and disrespectful expression disappointments. Instead, try to be there for each other encouraged and put it in your mind motivation and momentum and each other - if necessary - asked for help.
2. Keep in mind that sometimes you will have to adapt
In a "normal" job, it sometimes happens that we have to cancel your plans, to take our work away more time, as we expected, we have to use the methods that we they are not dearest to my heart… We then accept this as a necessary evil and we continue with our work.
What about when we work with a partner? That's when things are a bit different: when it comes to similars obstacle, we usually express our dissatisfaction more directly, as you would with a boss with whom we only have a professional relationship. Then it can happen problems– not only in the field of career, but also in your relationship. So it's important to keep in mind that it is adaptation just something you will have to to accept in every job - even if you work with a partner. There is no reason why it should moaned or above the job even gave up– a compromise you can instead use it as an opportunity to improve your relationship.
3. Clearly define how you will divide the work
In a "normal" job, usually the first thing we receive is a list of our responsibilities and duties- without it, we cannot know what our work actually consists of. When we work together with a partner, it can happen that on this completely basic part let's forget, which can cause a pile misunderstandings, and sometimes it even prevents us from completing the work on time.
That's why it's essential to talk with your partner before starting any project clearly define, for what each of you will be responsible and what he has to do. If your job also includes colleagues, it is important to determine how they will take place relationships between you and which of you they will be reported about progress.
4. Find out which areas are closer to each of you
We all have areas of work, which are to us closer, as well as the one that we they are not going well from hands. This is by no means a reason for blaming or disappointment, but it can help us to determine, how we will work distributed.
Be with your partner when distributing tasks realistic and try to reach an agreement on healthy and respectful way. If one of you feels that you would do a certain area better than the other, let it be known friendly and while doing so, be careful not to give your partner the feeling that he underestimates or that he thinks he is incompetent.
5. Set aside time for you and your workday
When we do a "normal" job, we realize that we have to take time off at the end of the working day time for loved ones, which of course also includes partner. But when we work together with him, it sometimes happens that we forget that we also need time when we are simply together– without he thinks about work and obligations. Of course, there is nothing wrong if you talk about your career even after the work day is over, but be careful that you communication it won't always be related to work.
It is also important that they are capable disagreement, which they encountered at business work of your life leave behind. This is the only way you will ensure that your relationship will last healthy and loving.
