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[quote=Sammy76][quote=Anonymous]As the breadwinner, yes- having kids has made me work harder.

After my first kid, I became more serious at work.  Focused and worked harder when I was there.  Wasted less time.  It was noticed by my bosses and I was promoted to VP the year after I had my child. and I had another child.

Several years later I had surprise twins.  I was downsized with severance 3 months after I returned from maternity leave.  I freaked out.  I thought, OMG, I have to find another job asap.  I have 4 kids to support.  I put 110% into job search, found a so so job, but then got a new job with great promotion the next year, making more than double my pay.

We had lots of savings.  Many people would have taken a break to relax, but I didn't feel that was an option for me.

So, for me, being the breadwinner with 4 kids definitely pushed me to work harder and achieve more than I ever thought possible.
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Yep...reminds me of a guy I knew who retired from outsides sales. His boss would shadow several coworkers but never him. He asked why and the boss said, you've got a house full of kids, I know you're working hard.

Looking back, being responsible for a child would have freaked me out and I know for sure I wouldn't have coasted through life, living here and there, like a college kid on summer break. Sadly, I can see how that would have probably made me a more well rounded and mature person. That's not to say childless people are not responsible or mature. [/quote]

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