{"id":1461,"date":"2024-06-18T15:18:48","date_gmt":"2024-06-18T15:18:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sanggraloka.com\/how-i-saved-my-marriage-as-the-female-breadwinner\/"},"modified":"2024-06-18T15:18:48","modified_gmt":"2024-06-18T15:18:48","slug":"how-i-saved-my-marriage-as-the-female-breadwinner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sanggraloka.com\/id\/how-i-saved-my-marriage-as-the-female-breadwinner\/","title":{"rendered":"How I Saved My Marriage as the Female Breadwinner"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul class=\"mol-bullets-with-font\">\n<li class=\"\">\n<strong><br \/>\n   READ MORE:<br \/>\n   Women who run their own businesses reveal their strategies for attaining success.<br \/>\n  <\/strong>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">\n A<br \/>\n Tennessee<br \/>\n The entrepreneur feared that their relationship with her spouse might be damaged following a tax discussion where it became evident that she was earning substantially more than him.\n<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">\n Amy Porterfield, aged 47, had a conversation with<br \/>\n Business Insider<br \/>\n Earlier this month, she discussed her marriage to Hobie and explained that being the primary earner did not ruin their partnership; instead, it necessitated certain adaptations from both individuals.\n<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">\n The entrepreneur is an author, digital marketing specialist, and the head of Amy Porterfield, Inc., having relocated to Nashville with her spouse about three years back.\n<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">\n Following their move, Amy and her spouse, whom she called &#8220;a real alpha male,&#8221; concluded that it was time for him to retire.\n<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">\n Challenges emerged due to Hobie&#8217;s premature retirement; however, the businesswoman informed Business Insider that these difficulties eventually reinforced and preserved their union.\n<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-document-id=\"cms\/api\/amp\/image\/BB1osgau\" data-reference=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net\/tenant\/amp\/entityid\/BB1osgau.jpg\"\/><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" data-document-id=\"cms\/api\/amp\/image\/BB1os2rA\" data-reference=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net\/tenant\/amp\/entityid\/BB1os2rA.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">\n Prior to Hobie&#8217;s significant career transition, he served as a general contractor with the aim of becoming a firefighter in California.\n<\/p>\n<p><img data-document-id=\"cms\/api\/amp\/slideshow\/BB1o6iy9\" data-reference=\"slideshow\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">\n Amy served as the director of content development at Anthony Robbins Companies in San Diego, a position she held for almost seven years.\n<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">\n The entrepreneur told Business Insider that she felt motivated to take control of her projects after Anthony invited online marketers to attend a meeting.\n<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">\n She observed that the entrepreneurs at the meeting were setting their own working hours and enjoyed creative liberty, precisely what she desired.\n<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">\n Amy developed a business strategy, and in 2009, she established Amy Porterfield, Inc., a firm specializing in social media consulting. She serves as both the CEO and the host of the podcast titled &#8220;Online Marketing Made Easy,&#8221; featuring her insights under the same name.\n<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">\n The entrepreneur told Business Insider that she started earning more income than anticipated roughly two years following the establishment of her consulting firm.\n<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">\n The aim of Amy in establishing the company was to make money on her own terms rather than being the primary financial provider for Hobie and her stepson.\n<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">\n During its third year of operations, she achieved remarkable success with her business\u2019s growth, which ultimately led to her earning more income than Hobie did.\n<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-document-id=\"cms\/api\/amp\/image\/BB1orZM4\" data-reference=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net\/tenant\/amp\/entityid\/BB1orZM4.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">\n During a tax consultation with their accountant, Amy found out that her earnings were higher than Hobie\u2019s.\n<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">\n The online marketing specialist informed Business Insider that their accountant disclosed both her and Hobie&#8217;s annual earnings, revealing that she earned more than her spouse.\n<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">\n As a firefighter, Hobie earned an annual salary of $100,000, whereas Amy generated $1 million in revenue during the third year of running her business.\n<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">\n Hobie told Amy that he was proud of her for earning such a substantial income, but he admitted feeling strange knowing she was bringing home more money than he did.\n<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">\n Over the years, Amy&#8217;s salary remained higher than Hobie&#8217;s, and he consistently supported and applauded her achievements without reservation.\n<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">\n After relocating to Nashville, the pair engaged in an earnest discussion regarding Hobie\u2019s future, resulting in him stepping down from his professional endeavors.\n<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-document-id=\"cms\/api\/amp\/image\/BB1os6Z7\" data-reference=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net\/tenant\/amp\/entityid\/BB1os6Z7.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">\n Amy informed Business Insider that she had the mobility for relocating due to her job, whereas Hobie&#8217;s profession didn\u2019t offer similar flexibility.\n<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">\n According to requirements, Tennessee must acknowledge firefighting certifications granted by entities accredited by either the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress or the National Board of Professional Qualifications.<br \/>\n Tennessee Department of Commerce &amp; Insurance<br \/>\n .\n<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">\n Even with this regulation, Amy mentioned that Hobie would have still been required to progress through the hierarchy once more at a different fire station.\n<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">\n Ultimately, they agreed that he should leave his job prematurely, and when speaking with Business Insider, Amy mentioned that her backing of this choice was stronger initially compared to Hobie.\n<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">\n Hobie struggled to adapt to retired life, feeling uneasy about not earning an income to support his family.\n<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">\n He also had trouble with the idea of not having a job that gave him a purpose, which made Amy fear that her husband would resent her for the decision.\n<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-document-id=\"cms\/api\/amp\/image\/BB1os4NS\" data-reference=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net\/tenant\/amp\/entityid\/BB1os4NS.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">\n Amy openly shared her concerns with Hobie regarding her fears, resulting in the two of them establishing rules on how to handle his upcoming retirement.\n<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">\n Although the entrepreneur brings home the income, Hobie takes charge of managing the household and overseeing their day-to-day affairs.\n<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">\n Hobie frequently handles tasks like running errands, taking care of yard work, doing laundry, and scheduling appointments.\n<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">\n He oversees both the upkeep of vehicles and the management of contractors along with renovation projects.\n<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">\n He and Amy continue to handle their investment and retirement accounts jointly, with him taking care of the bill payments. In the past year, she earned an impressive $20 million for their family and released a self-help book aimed at budding entrepreneurs.\n<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-document-id=\"cms\/api\/amp\/image\/BB1os2rM\" data-reference=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net\/tenant\/amp\/entityid\/BB1os2rM.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">\n Amy told Business Insider that she sometimes felt envious of Hobie\u2019s leisurely moments when her day at work was particularly hectic.\n<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">\n Nevertheless, she was always touched when he would ask, &#8220;How can I simplify things for you? What do you require from me?&#8221; particularly when stress weighed heavy on her.\n<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">\n Amy\u2019s business presently employs 23 people full-time, with a significant number being female workers.\n<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">\n The entrepreneur, who authored &#8220;Two Weeks Notice: Find the Courage to Quit Your Job, Make More Money, Work Where You Want, and Change the World,&#8221; told Business Insider that she serves as an example of a lifestyle that many women may believe is unattainable for them.\n<\/p>\n<p class=\"mol-para-with-font\">\n Regarding her bond with her spouse, she emphasizes that open dialogue has been crucial for sustaining their robust relationship as their domestic responsibilities have changed over time.\n<\/p>\n<p>Read more<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>READ MORE: Women who run their own businesses reveal their strategies for attaining success. 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