I'm the office manager and "his wife"

Good or bad omen?

During a brief phone conversation for a position at a specialty clinic I spoke with the OM. She says, "I'm the office manager and his wife" referring to the practice owning MD.

Anybody work in a situation where "the wife" was somewhat your boss?
common situation. it's a job.

Agreed, it's common.However, I would caution "Run, Forrest, run."

Yes I have and it was a NIGHTMARE!! When they argue it is ridiculous and will always be a source of conflict in one manner or another. Think about this before you take this job, mark my words you will end up in the middle of a power struggle with them somehow!

Yeah, hmmmmm. She said she probably won't be there, and then said she might be there. She said I'd be interviewing wth the doc. Would've been good to have the interview within office hours so I could try to catch a vibe. No other RNs, it will just be me and them. They are replacing the person they used to have. I sure wish I could chat with the soon to be or already previous RN. They say she's leaving/left due to the commute.

Yes - joint owners so joint bosses.I have had both favourable and unfavourable experiences with this setup.When one complements the other .... can create a good environment

I should add that there are a few MDs with this group that I'm gonna have to wrangle by my lonesome.

Quote from onacleardayI should add that there are a few MDs with this group that I'm gonna have to wrangle by my lonesome.

Looked her up on the BON, unless she is under another name, no.

Quote from onacleardayLooked her up on the BON, unless she is under another name, no.

I have worked in MD offices since the age of 19. I have a firm rule that I will NEVER work for an office where the MD and OM are married. Never ever ever EVER again. it is bad bad news.

Been there, done it, never again. It's just a recipe for disaster.

I worked with a doc who's father and mum was part owner of the business - and it was an absolute nightmare. Her hubby used to come in every so often care for the kids when the doc was working & he was pretty much an arrogant pig. After having helped these idiots set up everything - they 'let me go' - and I put many hours of hard work into setting up their TWO offices. The Dad & Mum (who was the most old witch u could imagine) interfered in things they didn't even know about. The Mum was an ex-pysio and used to tell diabetic clients with unhealed wounds that they just need to exercise the limb more! I'm like: it hasn't healed cos they don't take their inslin (whatever the case was). But Mum knew better than anyone cos her daughter was the doc - and the doc never, ever interfered. And the staff got blamed for everything - even if it was mum and dad's fault. Never ever ever in this lifetime will I work with a married couple. I suggest when u go 4 the interview that you state up front u will not be getting involved in 'taking sides' with any marital squabbles, & will only deal with surgery business.See how the interview goes though, u might be worrying for nothing!