This book discusses the major challenges facing dual-career couples?a substantial proportion of modern society?and suggests ways for both individuals to achieve career success by re-evaluating traditional styles of working and focusing on productivity, flexibility, and negotiating win-win solutions.\Identifies and explains the simple principles that enable readers to understand the power in relationships?with their mate and with their employer?and grasp the true sources of their motivation\Supplies insights based on surveys of more than 10,000 professionals and more than three decades of business-world experience\Addresses "dual-career" issues in the context of being a form of invisible diversity?a reality that impacts both men and women but tends to disproportionately negatively impact women, who are also struggling with unconscious gender bias\Reveals how dissatisfaction with work-life balance is often caused by lack of career opportunities.

What is a dual-career couple? -- Why now? -- Why reframe women's issues as dual-career couple issues? -- Whose career takes precedence? -- Why share an employer? -- Balancing opportunity with sacrifice -- Documenting competency and achievement -- Securing necessary flexibility -- Why both partners should maintain their careers -- Don't wait for the system to change -- Surviving to thriving as a dual-career couple.