The tension became a standing wave—invisible but present, humming between them during late-night shifts when the rest of the world slept. One evening, a vacuum leak forced them into the cramped access tunnel together. The air was cold, the lights flickering like strobes.
Perhaps most relevant to the "two-body problem" — the challenge of finding academic employment for both partners — is DESY's Dual Career Office. This service is available to accompanying partners of newly appointed scientists, offering individual start-up support, career connection options, and access to a regional network of research centers and cultural institutions. It’s a proactive acknowledgment that many DESY employees are part of dual-career relationships, and the institution is committed to ensuring that “the partner’s career does not suffer because of the move”.
