Developing a plan for successfully managing dual-career relationships

Gregory Goldsmith and Patricia C. Lopes, Schmid College of Science and Technology, Chapman University, Orange, CA, Gregory Goldsmith, Grand Challenges Initiative, Chapman University, Orange, CA

We have all heard the stories. The couple that found two jobs at the same institution. The spouse that changed career paths to stay in the same city. The long-distance relationship that involved a commute between two cities. As you and your partner look to build your careers and life together, these stories can simultaneously contribute useful insights and induce stress and anxiety.
In this short talk on dual career couples, we provide you with some general tools that will help you get organized, have constructive discussions about your priorities, manage your stress, and ultimately make the right decisions.