Do You Have a 2-Body Problem? [Poll]

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Negotiating relationships and careers is tricky. For scientist and academic couples, in particular, finding a path that fulfills the career and life goals of both partners—while being together—can seem an impossible task. Dubbed the “two-body problem” in a nod to classical physics, the mix of negotiated spouse offers, commutes and tenure-track positions can seem unsolvable (even if the real two-body problem isn’t). So, for Valentine’s Day, whether or not you are a scientist, we want to hear from you. Have you been confronted with these issues? If so, how did you manage to deal with them? Or how do you think you might deal with them in the future?

The poll will remain open through 5 P.M. Eastern time, Friday, February 28. Please fill it out below, choosing one answer for each question. We will be posting the results in our Observations blog on the SA Blog Network in early March.

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