Solution

In physics, you can solve for the forces acting on one body fairly easily. But when you have two bodies, they interact the the solution becomes increasingly complex.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Two-body_problem

In the sciences there is a phenomenon that has been termed the 'two body problem.' Many academics marry other academics. This is particularly true for women - in my field something like 75% of the women with PhD's are partnered with other people with PhD's. The phrase was started in physics, where it was first noticed that almost all female PhD's were married to other PhD's in physics. So what happens when two highly driven people with PhD's, years and tens of thousands of dollars invested in their education, defined career goals looking for jobs...it's hard to find two jobs together. Two bodies, and a problem.

Eventually, if you work long enough at a problem, it turns out that you can find a solution.

We are beyond thrilled to announce that we are now a two body SOLUTION.

Two weeks ago, Jake and I accepted two, full time, tenure track offers in the department of physical science at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania. Jake will be focusing on environmental science and I will be focusing on planetary science. The whole family went up to visit. Elena checked out her new school and kindergarden. Jake and I made an offer on our first house! (keep your fingers crossed).

In spite of all the stress with this decision, we both feel incredible at this point. It is such a wonderful relief to be a solution. To have a place where we can both work on our career goals and where we can raise our family!