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Andy and Roger discuss the concept of 'work wives' and the complexities of workplace relationships.
🎧 NEW PODCAST EPISODE Episode 177 – Work wives It starts with a simple question about rental inspections… and quickly spirals into a broader exploration of power, boundaries, and the strange social dynamics of modern workplaces. Andy and Roger kick things off with war stories from the rental market, including the peculiar theatre of periodic inspections and the sometimes overzealous property managers who treat a bit of dust like a structural defect. The conversation drifts into landlord psychology, whether men or women make better tenants, and the eternal truth that some people simply tolerate mess better than others. From there, the discussion pivots to a listener question about the concept of the “work wife.” Is it just harmless office shorthand for a close colleague, or does it represent a slow creep into emotional territory that can complicate real relationships? Andy takes the more relaxed view that it’s usually just workplace camaraderie, while Roger suspects many of these arrangements are quietly edging toward trouble. Along the way, they unpack the unofficial roles people assume in offices—from the “work mum” who organises everything and empties the dishwasher, to the…
People in this episode
Hosts: Andy, Roger
Topics covered
- workplace dynamics
- emotional boundaries
- office relationships
- tenant psychology
- work friendships
Keywords
- work wives
- office camaraderie
- landlord psychology
- workplace friendships
- emotional territory
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