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I don't disagree that there are easier ways to show you have resources, but I absolutely think there are people who have a third (or fourth, now) kid to signal status.  They may not even be aware of that as a factor, but I know way too many Type A people who get a charge out of their ability to display their professional and parental prowess by having 3+ kids.  It wasn't why we have three kids, but is that a reason for some people?  Totally.[/quote]
Maybe it's because I don't live in DC, but there's nothing impressive to most people I know about 3 or 4 kids. 7 kids, yes, people do a double take. 3 or 4, nobody gives a hoot.[/quote]

Where do you live?  When I lived in the Midwest, yeah, I agree.  But then, people there generally weren't as professionally ambitious as they are here.  It's less the more kids thing, it's more kids AND a demanding career, which is the whole point of this thread.[/quote]
Yes, the Midwest. The professional ambitions here aren't as prestigious, but I know plenty of people who work long hours and/or have to travel a lot. I don't get the impression this thread is limited to brain surgeons who work 90+ hours every week.[/quote]

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