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October 31, 2014 If You're Doing Well at Work, Thank Your Conscientious Spouse For both men and women, a conscientious spouse has a positive impact on income, promotions, and job satisfaction, according to a study of more than 4,000 people by Brittany C. Solomon and Joshua J. Jackson of Washington University. For example, people with extremely conscientious spouses are 50% more likely to get promoted than those with extremely unconscientious spouses. Conscientious spouses take on household tasks and create a satisfying home life, enabling employees to focus more on work; they also display pragmatic behaviors that their mates emulate, the researchers found. SOURCE: The Long Reach of One's Spouse: Spouses' Personality Influences Occupational Success

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