generation squandering the money
that their parents have painstakingly
accumulated, it is refreshing to
see parents taking the initiative
to educate their kids on being
financially savvy.
And Fred and Sharel’s efforts are
paying off.
“We have to know that the roles
we play are very different and the
[separation] has to be very clear.
When it comes to work, it is genuinely
just work. We cannot bring the roles
we play at home to the office because
if we do, then misunderstandings are
bound to arise, which detrimentally
affects the marriage,” Sharel muses.
Even when Sharel disagrees with her
husband’s business decisions, she
waits until the both of them are away
from the glare of their employees
and are behind the scenes before
expressing her opinion. To his credit,
Fred does weigh his wife’s own views
before arriving at a conclusion.
Ultimately, Sharel always respects
whatever Fred decides on when it
comes to the business, much like
how Fred respects his wife’s activities
and hobbies.
She explains, “We know each other’s
strengths and weaknesses, and
when it comes to the business,
this is his strength and forte. As a
greenhorn, I cannot just come in and
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