I had never been an employee under my spouse until recently. That was about 4 years ago. Those years as an employee were never been great for me. As an employee, there was always high expectations and the boss tended to be in real control of everything.
Finally, I gave up. I resigned being an employee and work as a free worker instead. I have been in this state for almost 3 months and I like it this way.
I still work as normal but of course there is no salary for me. But I'm glad that my spouse is still a considerate person and he gives me pocket money.
When I was an employee under him, I was just given a salary and no pocket money. I guess I should be grateful but considering my time and effort, I would prefer being a teacher instead.
Anyway, I can't turn back time. It was my decision to leave teaching and help him. Now as I work freely, I feel much better. When money is concerned, there is always a conflict. So now I help because he is my spouse not because he is my boss.