Ep 78: Negotiation of the 2 body problem - Propelling Careers Podcast

In the last episode, no 77, Jim and I talked about the 2 body problem and reasons why this might occur, and in this episode, we thought we would continue the discussion to talk about how to negotiate if you find yourself in a two body situation.  We cover points such as these below.  We hope you find the advice in this episode helpful and hope you enjoy listening.   From the institutional perspective, the 2 body problem presents both strategic opportunities and operationalchallenges. What are a few of the strategic opportunitiesWhat are a few of the operational challengesWhen you should let an organization know about the 2 body situation  Who to talk with at the organization Options that could exist internally to the organization to address the 2 body problem  Options that could exist in the larger community to address the 2 body problem Considerations to be aware of and the importance of communication   Lauren Celano, CEO of Propel Careers and Jim Gould, the Director for Postdoctoral Affairs at Harvard Medical School,launched this podcast as a way for us to share our advice, insights, and reflections to help others navigate their careers. As we develop new episodes, this podcast will provide insights regarding career advice to help listeners navigate career choices and become more confident in their decisions. We look forward to busting myths and providing real life, timely, and accurate advice. Jim and Lauren work heavily with Ph.D. trained scientists, but the advice weprovide can be applicable to other audiences. We hope you enjoy listening!