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Finding Balance as a Dual-Career Couple
by Amy Jen Su
Quick Takes
- Adopt a team name to reinforce your “in it together” mindset
- Say no to things where you don’t add unique value
- Divvy up responsibilities according to strengths and interests
- Schedule regular look-ahead meetings to plan and set expectations
When both you and your partner have busy, demanding careers, reaping the benefits of being a dual-career couple and showing up as your best self in every realm of your life is a challenge. Negotiating whose career takes prominence at any given time, juggling two work schedules and household and family duties (including caring for aging parents), and maintaining healthy boundaries between work and the rest of your life are often the most ...
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