Meeting your partner in the hospitality industry.
VERTU Hotels and Resorts Founder and CEO Gérald Lampaert and spouse Isabelle Jamet at Le Rêve, Wynn Las Vegas.
Working in the hospitality industry can be both demanding and rewarding, and it is not uncommon for individuals to form close bonds with their colleagues. In fact, it is becoming increasingly common for individuals who work in hospitality to become couples.
The hospitality industry includes a wide range of businesses, from hotels and restaurants to bars and nightclubs. In each of these establishments, employees work together to ensure that guests have an enjoyable experience. The work can be fast-paced, with long hours and late nights, but it is also highly social, with employees interacting with each other and with guests on a regular basis.
It is this social aspect of the job that often leads to relationships forming between coworkers. When employees spend so much time together, they get to know each other on a personal level. They share stories about their lives outside of work, confide in each other about their personal struggles, and celebrate each other's successes.
For many people, this close camaraderie can turn into something more romantic. Employees who work together may start to see each other in a different light, recognizing qualities in each other that they find attractive. They may go out for drinks after work or find themselves spending more time together outside of work. Over time, their friendship may evolve into a romantic relationship.
There are some benefits to being in a relationship with someone who works in the same industry as you. For one, you understand each other's work schedules and the demands of the job. You can offer each other support and understanding when work gets stressful, and you can celebrate each other's successes when things go well.
Additionally, being in a relationship with someone in the same industry can give you a sense of community. You may have other couples you can hang out with who understand the unique challenges of working in hospitality. You may also feel more connected to your workplace, knowing that your partner is there with you.
Of course, there are also some challenges to dating someone you work with. If things don't work out, it can be awkward or even uncomfortable to see each other at work. Additionally, if you are in a position of authority over your partner, it can create conflicts of interest or perceptions of favouritism. This is why it is always better not to work in the same building or even better, not in the same company., although this is a question of mindset.
Despite these challenges, many couples who work in hospitality have found that their relationships have enriched both their personal and professional lives. By supporting each other through the ups and downs of work, they have formed strong bonds that have carried over into their personal lives.
In an industry that can be demanding and stressful, having someone who understands what you're going through can make all the difference.
Speaking personal experience : This story happened to us also, Isabelle and I are on our way to celebrate our 15th anniversary since we first met, and an adorable daughter. So, it can work.
Did the same happen to you ?
📸 : Gerald Lampaert & Isabelle Jamet at Wynn Las Vegas
