Message from discussion Equality Thoughts

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From: rmcinty@venezia (Robert P. McIntyre)
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Subject: Equality Thoughts
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Date: 4 Mar 92 00:04:22 GMT
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I agree with several previous post about marriage versus individual
careers.  The marriage must come first for the marriage to survive.

However, I propose the following problem for your propeller hats:
Two people have agreed that the marriage will be first priority in both
of their lives.  Each party respects their partner's commitment to their
respective careers.  Now, one partner is offered a job opportunity that
requires relocation but would sky rocket their career.  The other partner
would be taken care of by the corporation with job opportunities as
provided by policy with respect to "trailing spouse/SO".  Can the other
partner truly "give up their current career"?  Are they expect to for
the sake of the marriage, or for the sake of their SOs career?

Given a similar situation, how would you netters decide?  Don't forget
to place yourselves in both peoples roles before you answer.

Thanks,
MAC