Questions for husbands and wives

[tigercat]

If you had to take a business trip (or your spouse had to) and the company didn't care whether you brought your spouse with you (and would pay for your spouse) would you bring him/her? That includes not having any small children around and the spouse doesn't have a paying job.
tigercat

 

[MScott1851]

I used to travel with my husband all the time at his old job, they didn't mind at all...He worked at a television station in market #84, and just about every time they sent a crew somewhere, the spouses would go. But they also didn't pay for me, either. I usually drove my own car and paid for my own meals but got to stay in the hotel with DH for free. It afforded us a little mini-vacation that was half the price.

Now he works for a station in a larger market that is owned by the New York Times, and I haven't gotten to go as much...it kind of makes me sad...

 

[GeorgeG]

Yes, if the trip was going to allow at least some time away from business. My wife most likely wouldn't go on too many trips where the job was going to take up all my time. A lot would depend, too, on where I was going.

 

[CEDmom]

Sure, I'd at least make the offer but it would be up to my DH to decide if he'd like to go. If it was someplace interesting that would give him things to do while I was busy he'd probably just at it. If he were the one making the offer I'd feel the same way. However, if it wasn't an interesting place than I'd probably opt to stay home.

 

[pirateofthecarolinas]

I've been on one trip with my husband. I took our son to Disneyland while my husband was at a conference for 2 days.

Lori

 

[CamColt]

For a free trip...of course!

 

[stemikger]

This is a no brainer. I would definitely bring my wife. If the company was paying and she had no obligations at home (I would love to have her with me). I never understood couples who like to do things seperate. I love spending time with my wife.

 

[Serena]

I was able to go once.

 

[helenabear]

I think it would depend on where either of us was going, when and why. We like to travel together, but I also enjoy going by myself places. If my DH went somewhere that was nice, even if he was busy, I'd go. But if he wound up going to a place that I am not interested in, I wouldn't go.

 

[believe]

Definitely!

 

[BibbidiBobbidiBOO]

There are certain yeary trips I like to tag along on and not take the kids usually (as it is during the school week) . He is never that busy and we have lots of free time. Many others bring spouses too. A couple have been in or near Orlando and we move over to Disney at the end of the trip. Others have been on the beach. I enjoy the alone time when he is at the meetings and love the alone time with him when he is done. Really refreshing.

 

[Pooh67_68]

 

[The Mystery Machine]

Dh said that it would depend on the circumstances and the place. If he was going to get business and it was a critical deal he might not want me along.

But if it was a more relaxed type of trip then most certainly!

 

[Chattyaholic]

DH does a little traveling for his part-time job, and if I'm not scheduled to work I will sometimes go along.

 

[Lynn CC]

Of course I would bring DH if he wanted to go.
What's his is mine, and mine is his...as far as finances go. Isn't that what being married is all about?
I never understood how people can have seperate monies after marriage, unless there is "big bucks" involved with a pre-nup, but that's another story!

 

[Bob Slydell]

Yep, as long as it was somewhere DW wanted to go and our schedules worked out, I'd do it (and have done it in the past).

 

[my3kids]

Yes, I always go along if it is something interesting and if relatives will come and keep the children. We pay for my air, etc. His employer doesn't care a bit. Why would they? Of course he is busy during the day, but if I have gone along, it is because it some great resort. Sleeping under a palm tree by the pool is heaven. One comapny who he has a business relationship with takes both of us someplace great every year. Those are the really amazing trips, where we pay for absolutely nothing. Luxury is signing for room service and not worrying about how much it costs!!

 

[chager]

My father sometimes has conventions to attend with his work. Mom usually goes. The few times she hasn't gone has been when the meetings were not in "nice" areas. The kind of areas where walking alone is not recomended. She has now gone to WDW 2x with him. The first time they took Nick. Mom and Nick spent time in the parks while dad attended his meetings. This last time mom spent the week reading and relaxing. (And calling to tell me it was 75 down there while I was watching snow fall here!)
I think they do pay extra for her, but I think it is just transportation costs not hotel costs since dad would have his own room anyway.

 

[Disney Doll]

Sure, I'd go if it was a place I really wanted to see, and my DH wasn't going to be busy with work-related things all the time. If he were going to be in meetings or seminras for a portion of the day, and have the rest of the time free, then I'd go. If he were going to be in meetings all day, then have to do business-related dinners in the evening, then I probably wouldn't go.

 

[tkd lisa]

I'd at least ask if they wanted to go. Seems to be no reason not to. If it turns out that the working spouse has no free time and the non-working spouse gets bored, they might not go the next time, but I'd at least try it once.