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标题：Married with the Same Job
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作者：Charles E. Pettijohn ; Linda S. Pettijohn
期刊名称：Journal for Advancement of Marketing Education
印刷版ISSN：2326-3296
电子版ISSN：1537-5137
出版年度：2005
卷号：6
期号：1
页码：77
出版社：Marketing Management Association
摘要：In previous generations, two-career couples were relatively scarce. However, such a situation is now rather common place. In fact, it is somewhat common for the career couple to work for the same organization. However, the situation in which the couple works for the same firm, with exactly the same job is still something of a rarity. Nevertheless, this is exactly the situation many in academia face in today’s work environment. While one might argue that the “couple-in-the-same-job” challenges are significant in all cases, such challenges are magnified in the world of academics. This research explores the challenges and opportunities regarding employment of couples in which both members of the couple occupy identical positions in the university environment. Specifically, the paper examines the perspectives of both the couple and the administration as they attempt to maximize the advantages while simultaneously minimizing the challenges of working with and as a “same job couple.” Suggestions are given to both couples and administrators regarding effectively working in this challenging, but potentially satisfying situation