I currently work part-time at an AV company alongside my husband, who is a director of inventory control. Initially, I was unpaid for several weeks, but after the payroll manager recognized my contributions, I was hired as a 1099 contractor. Since then, my husband has become increasingly frustrated with my presence at the company, insisting that I should only be there during show prep and deprep days, unlike other 1099s who come in just for those specific tasks. I’ve been doing a wide range of responsibilities, including working with Zebra RFID scanners, testing and sorting cables, handling invoices, and conducting inventory audits. Despite my efforts, he seems to be worried about getting in trouble with upper management, even though I’ve been sending invoices for weeks and no one has raised any concerns. Other employees have their spouses working in similar roles, and I feel like my husband should advocate for me to the main boss, but he hasn’t done so yet. Now he’s threatening to prevent me from coming in, which feels incredibly frustrating since I’ve found purpose in this role and can contribute to our family financially. I’m considering reaching out to upper management myself to clarify my position as a 1099 contractor and whether I can continue working regularly. If this situation doesn’t improve, I might have to explore other AV job opportunities, even if it means longer hours and more stress. It’s disheartening to feel like my career is being controlled in this way, especially after finally feeling valued for my work.