‘My workaholic husband brought his laptop on our honeymoon - but one thing means I'll always support him'
For entrepreneur Karl Hudson and his wife Charlotte, luxury holidays and fancy cars are staples of their lavish lifestyle. But while they may have achieved a day-to-day life that many of us can only dream of achieving, their lifestyle has come at a steep personal cost.
Having grown up on a council estate, Karl now rakes in seven figures a year thanks to various avenues. However, while his incredible work ethic may have seen him rise through the ranks, it means that he’s been known to work 18 hours a day - and his laptop is a must, even coming on his recent honeymoon.
“My constant working can cause issues and arguments,” says Karl, who got married earlier this summer. “My wife knows that I can get absorbed in the job but that this is a sacrifice we have to make to live the life we now have.
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“We’ve had six holidays this year alone – visiting places such as Thailand, Poland, Vietnam, Spain and the Philippines. But the work doesn’t stop. If I have to jump on the laptop while we’re out there, then I’m going to do it because that money means the next trip will be even better.”
For wife Charlotte, this is something she’s become more than accustomed to. In fact, after meeting Karl on Tinder eight years ago, it was his work ethic and drive that drew her to Karl, who is the creator of SEO business Searcharoo.
“I respected his work ethic a lot because I've come from hard working parents and I've been taught to work hard, play hard. That's kind of the ethic that I've always gone for as well. Like you - the harder your work, the more you can do, the more the world you can see,” she tells OK!. “But besides being driven, he’s so respectful and thoughtful and is always thinking about what other people want before himself.”
As a result of these attributes, Karl and Charlotte now head on numerous holidays each year, have nice cars and a stunning home and “don't generally have to worry about money”. However, while many of us may be found sipping cocktails and topping up a tan poolside, Karl can instead be seen still on the grind.
“He’s working every day nonstop, whether it be on his laptop or his phone, he's always working. If anyone messages, he is straight away replying and things. I would say a good amount of the day he's working,” explains Charlotte.
Even when the pair headed on their honeymoon and spent three weeks in Australia and 10 days in Bali, her entrepreneur beau was busy advancing his career. “Work was definitely done. However, we tried to keep it to evening times if possible and he tried to do most of his work on his phone as opposed to having his laptop out all the time,” she adds.
Despite her understanding, Charlotte admits that it can, at times, have an impact on their relationship. As an advocate for people having a work-life balance, Charlotte reveals that she’s trying to help Karl feel more able to truly relax without worrying about doing work.
“Obviously it does sometimes affect the relationship when we can’t find the time to go out just the two of us, or if plans get cancelled because work has come up. But I’m a believer in having a work life balance, so I'm kind of trying to help him get that work life balance a bit better,” she says.
“There's been a few times where I've had to go on my own to events, but I've always supported him with his work and I always will support him with what he does. So I understand it and a lot of the time he makes up for it when he comes back.”
Although the sacrifice may be a big one, Charlotte and Karl are clearly as loved up as ever. “I'm really proud of what he's achieved and what he is achieving,” she says. “I will always support him even when it gets hard but I'll try and also help him get that balance that's needed too.”
