My wife and I are members of BPTV.

BPO - In any profession, it's not uncommon for couples to get married, especially in journalism where they work together, share a passion for writing and their profession. While working together at the same media organization offers advantages in sharing work and understanding each other, it can also easily lead to pressure if a proper balance between work and family life isn't struck.

Journalism is an environment and a bridge that has led many couples to get married. My husband and I are no exception; we came together through our shared love of the profession and became members of the BPTV family in 2004. I remember back then, I was a secretary, and he was a reporter in the News Department. During that time, through work, meetings, discussions, exchanges, and mutual support, we gradually came to understand and appreciate each other more. After more than three years of getting to know each other, we got married in 2007 and subsequently had two children.

Author couple Ngoc Chinh and Ngoc Thao

My boyfriend and I are one of 22 couples working together at BPTV. We support each other not only in life but also in work. Although we rarely work together, many situations have arisen during the time we've shared a room.

I remember that, due to the nature of the newsroom, most of the reporters and editors were out working, so every meeting was held in the late afternoon or evening. When we received a notification from the head of the department that evening that the department would have a meeting to discuss work, I went home after work and met my husband. We both said in unison : "Honey/Darling, our department is having a meeting tonight!" And we looked at each other and said: "So, whose colleague's house should we leave Po and Pum with tonight?" (Because at that time both children were still young, and our relatives lived far away) . That was a small matter, but sometimes we encountered quite a few difficulties when the department only had a meeting once a month, or sometimes an impromptu meeting if we didn't make appropriate adjustments.

We know that working in the dynamic, high-pressure, and ever-changing environment of journalism means we need to understand and empathize with each other even more. I remember one time, a neighbor's child, while having breakfast with her family, saw Uncle Thao (my husband) eating with a female colleague. Immediately afterwards, the child ran up to her mother and said, "Mom, I saw Uncle Thao with a very pretty woman, I'm going to tell Aunt Chinh." In a situation like that, if the two of them didn't work in the same agency and didn't understand each other's work, many complicated situations would have arisen.

These situations are just outside of work and social life. But within the BPTV family, he's a reporter who always arrives early and leaves late, ready to work day and night. Therefore, questions like, "Why don't you answer the phone when it keeps ringing?", "Why do you have to work on weekends?", or "Why do you have to work on holidays?"... are met with understanding, without lengthy explanations. We understand, because both of us are wholeheartedly dedicated to our profession – a profession that demands passion, courage, and silent sacrifice.

In the workplace, sharing the same field and language makes it easier for spouses to share perspectives and support each other. Within our BPTV team, many couples have even become "perfect teams," like Thổ Thanh and Thanh Nhàn, Lệ Quyên and Hồng Thoại… practically working together on all fronts.

The couple Thanh Nhàn and Thổ Thanh at the Spring Press Conference 2025 (Year of the Snake).

The duo Le Quyen and Hong Thoai are working in Ho Chi Minh City.

However, working in the same office and seeing each other morning and evening also presents many challenges, and many people say: "Working spouses are boring." But actually, we understand that as long as we know how to adjust and nurture our relationship, it's a blessing. We always maintain boundaries between our work. To minimize unnecessary troubles, we both choose to behave respectfully, not bringing personal matters to the office, and not letting our private relationship affect our work. And so, our life as colleagues and life partners has flowed smoothly for 20 years.

Over 20 years of work and 18 years of marriage, even though we don't know if we'll still be working together in our new home, for me, over 20 years of dedication to BPTV has been a journey of passion and selfless contribution, enough to make me feel proud. And I always believe that, no matter where we are or what environment we're in, my husband and I, along with all the members of BPTV, will continue to keep the flame of our profession alive, and this is the solid foundation for both our work and our family happiness.

Source: https://baobinhphuoc.com.vn/news/636/174002/vo-chong-toi-la-thanh-vien-bptv