A global relocation often means one partner’s career suffers. Let’s talk about your experiences and try to plan for two careers, not one
Even with the best of intentions, a cross-border move often means that one partner takes on a new and exciting role, while the other struggles with their career. So many factors tie into this. Circumstances in the host country, absolutely. But also gender, parental status, care obligations, different role expectations in home and host countries, money, and experience. All of these factors are related to our identity and how we feel about ourselves and our lives in Norway.
We believe that dual careers should be discussed as just that: dual. Looking into what one person can do to meet a goal may be inefficient if important factors to consider are found outside the individual.
This workshop will help you unpack which factors influence your career, so you can create a realistic plan and ensure support.
Part one (Feb 11th) will focus on identity, roles, money, and global relocation. We will share a vocabulary for understanding roles and responsibilities, discuss how expectations of gender differ with context, and try to create the start of an action plan. Host: Tone Indrelid
Part two (Feb 18th) will focus on cross-border parenting responsibilities and discuss third culture kids, multilingualism, educational sustainability for children, and supporting kids’ mental health. Host: Tone Indrelid, guest speaker Cecilia Dziula (see separate description)
✅Open to: Sammen om en jobb members. Primarily relevant if you are part of a dual career couple or want to have a career in Norway alongside your (working) partner
✅You can expect:
to learn vocabulary that helps you describe your family and career situation
to discuss the roles and responsibilities you hold within your family, and how they relate to your career opportunities
to discuss gender roles and gender expectations across cultures
to start working on a ‘roadmap’ for development
to learn from someone who has navigated dual careers across borders, and to contribute actively
About your host:
Tone Indrelid manages Sammen om en jobb in Stavanger. She is an anthropolgist who has worked with expat partners and dual careers both academically and practically since 2002. She has relocated alone, for her career, and as part of a high-mobility family for her husband’s career, and has lived in 4 countries. She has raised 3 bilingual TCKs, navigated several educational systems and host country languages, and gone from two careers, to one lead career/one lead parent, and back to two careers. She is committed to supporting dual careers partners get their ducks in a row to enable dual growth and success in Norway.
Practicalities:
The event is hosted in MÃ¥ltidets Hus, Richard Johnsens gate 4
The nearest bus stop is Innovasjonsparken. Parking (30 NoK/hour) is available in the garage below MÃ¥ltidets Hus, or behind Innovasjonsparken (turn right at Norce). If you have any questions regarding this event or practicalities/accessibility, please contact tone@sammenomenjobb.no
Bring a pen and paper. Coffee and tea will be available.
WELCOME 🌻