Re: Similar thing at HP
A client of mine, Dutch multinational, used to be incredibly accommodating with these sorts of things. They would try to arrange it so that partners who were also employees would have time compatible work schedules, time off together, etc. Apart from that, when one partner was going somewhere interesting, I have seen them give the other partner time off and sort out visas for them too, even though just one of them was involved in doing business during the trip.
It worked extremely well for everyone involved and shows how it is possible if you want it done.
Also because I thought they were so decent I went the extra mile many a time for them, which I would not normally do for any other client.
Biting the hand that feeds IT
