Navigating the so-called two-body problem — that geographic issue nearly every dual-career couple has faced — is tough. But, writing at the ACS Careers blog, consultant Lisa Balbes says that "by addressing this issue early, planning and preparing, you and your partner can develop strategies that allow both of you to have fulfilling careers."
Balbes suggests simple steps to plan and prepare for the future as a dual-career family:
Beyond that, she adds, it's important to consider whose career is less restricted by geographical location, whether to apply only to places with positions available for both partners, and — in the case of academics, for example — whether job-sharing is a viable option.