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Overview
Women are becoming increasingly influential in the workforce; the era of men being the primary or only income-earner in a partnership is all but gone. Today, people tend to meet their spouse or domestic partner at school or at work. High achievers tend to pair with other high achievers, often in similar fields. This leads to couples in which both individuals are strongly motivated to have successful careers. What happens when they become parents or when one—or both—individuals need to consider relocating for their job?
Many mid-career, college-educated people, especially women as well as undergraduate and graduate students, are concerned about developing a plan to mesh their career with a partner and are seeking guidance. This book offers a gender-neutral guide for 21st-century couples that will benefit men as much as women. The author provides career-management guidance for people in dual-career relationships in which both parties are ambitiously attempting to pursue equally important, high-powered careers, presenting examples of alternative solutions and arguing that many "women's issues"—including parenting and limited geographic mobility—are more appropriately managed in a gender-neutral way as dual-career couple issues.
Readers will understand how to make better decisions regarding difficult situations, such as whether to accept an opportunity that adversely impacts their personal lives, choosing to take a leave of absence or to quit, investing a large amount of one person's salary for domestic assistance and childcare, taking paternity leave, and leveraging flexible work arrangements—for example, telecommuting.
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781440850097 |
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| Publisher: | Bloomsbury Academic |
| Publication date: | 05/02/2016 |
| Pages: | 256 |
| Product dimensions: | 6.20(w) x 9.40(h) x 1.00(d) |
About the Author
Table of Contents
Preface ix
Acknowledgments xix
Introduction xxi
Chapter 1 What Is a Dual-Career Couple? 1
Chapter 2 Why Now? 11
Chapter 3 Why Reframe Women's Issues as Dual-Career Couple Issues? 29
Chapter 4 Whose Career Takes Precedence? 47
Chapter 5 Why Share an Employer? 69
Chapter 6 How to Balance Opportunity with Sacrifice 85
Chapter 7 How to Secure Necessary Flexibility 117
Chapter 8 Documenting Competency and Achievement 145
Chapter 9 Why Both Partners Should Maintain Their Careers 165
Chapter 10 Why You Shouldn't Wait for the System to Change 173
Chapter 11 Surviving and Thriving as a Dual-Career Couple 181
Notes 193
Index 209
What People are Saying About This
"Every couple trying to define personal success in today's 24/7 workplace will find valuable takeaways to help juggle their roles as professionals, partners, and parents."
"As a female trailblazer in the petroleum industry and a scientist who is expert in analyzing data, Dr. Sprunt knew just the right questions to ask and brilliantly analyzed thousands of responses she received from dual-career couples. This very accessible book is a 'must read' not only for career women and their spouses, but also for employers and anyone genuinely concerned about gender equity."
"A must read . . . as a dual career working woman I found the list of questions for couples inspiring."
"Give this book to your daughter . . . it's a roadmap for how to have both a career and a life."
"Finally, here is a book targeting the key career management issue for women and millennials. No, it's not child care, it's pursuing both mostly equal careers. Executives should pay attention to manage and retain post-baby boom talent."
"This work has great value for working couples who are engaged in dual careers. The data analysis and experiential knowledge provide useful guidance in setting objectives and making choices."
"The challenge of work and life integration . . . requires a partnership of men, women and employers. Dr. Sprunt's research and years of real-world experience provide practical solutions through an industry focused lens. Extremely useful for anyone juggling work and family."
"This ground breaking book addresses an important problem that is increasingly affecting men and women around the world who have globetrotting careers. The author touches on issues both from a personal and a professional standpoint with great attention, sensibility, and an outstanding understanding of both business and human needs."
"A must read for anyone looking to navigate the career and life lattice. Provides great insight on how to make dual careers work both at the office and at home."
"Eve addresses . . . the hurdles, barriers, and socio-psychological difficulties faced by dual careers couples . . . in a highly pragmatic manner, providing potential solutions for both couples and employers on how to address such issues."
"The revolution wrought by working women has altered forever how couples make choices and share their future. Yet resources for navigating this complex terrain have been few. Eve Sprunt's excellent, clear, well-organized book provides dual-career couples with an essential guide while showing organizations how to benefit from a trend that's here to stay."
"Eve Sprunt offers valuable, original insights in this must-read book, which provides abundant information, practical findings, and important recommendations on how to successfully cope with the challenges facing dual-career couples."
"Simple to read and full of smart and practical advice that empowers dual-career couples to surmount challenges and have rewarding and successful careers."
"Sprunt has lived the cultural-revolution that has led to an ever increasing number of dual-career couples facing the challenges of finding a work-life balance. With clear, concise language backed by data, Ms. Sprunt draws on a wealth of experience to provide compelling arguments and sound advice. Dual-career couples just entering professional life, as well as well seasoned managers, will gain valuable insight from this book."