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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]When I was 16, I looked at the type of lifestyle I wanted as an adult. I wanted a job that paid well, had a flexible schedule, and lots of vacation time. I figured this out because my mom was a doctor who earned a lot but had a terrible schedule and little vacation time. The combo I wanted took a surprising number of jobs off the table, so it helped me to get focused.[/quote]

Similar here, except at 16 (and even at 23) I thought I'd never want kids so I chose a career that wasn't family friendly. Transitioning later was tough. When interns ask m[b]e, I always advise planning as if you'll have a kid, need to be near aging parents, etc -[/b]- you can always fill those slots with something else but it's hard to carve them out mid career. [/quote]

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This sort of planning long before you need it can hamstring your career growth. The people who i worked with who had the most flexibility to deal with kids or aging parents were higher up in the organization. [/quote]

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