LPSC day 1 (yesterday)

[faerieloch]

Well, technically it’s day 2-tuesday. Thus far, it has mainly consisted of getting posters up and meals. The second annual Women in Planetary Sciences breakfast. It’s always a good time to network and talk about issues that women (though not exclusively) face in planetary science: the two-body problem, work/life balance (family!), mentoring, how

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[pandoradeloeste]

What's the two-body problem?

[faerieloch]

You and your partner/spouse are either both in science/research/academia or otherwise non-portable. Essentially, situations where you both have to go where the job is rather than be able to get a job wherever you move to. Also, when forwarding your separate careers takes you to different locations (or could).