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[quote=Anonymous]Had a steady, dull position at my company for years before having kids. Was generally well-regarded, but there was no obvious fast trajectory for me--and I wasn't really looking for one. Had first kid, went part-time, got promoted; more responsibility, but general contours of job were pretty much the same. Had second kid, stayed part time, about a year later got huge new responsibilities and got promoted again to a senior position with my firm. I guess what I'm saying is, I didn't have a specific plan and was not focused on quick advancement before having kids. I was in a secure position and didn't really want to spend my 20s grinding toward a pre-kid professional goal. I just made sure to do a good job and be available for whatever came next. My best opportunities have come after kids and after going part-time. I love what I'm doing and wouldn't have had this opportunity if I had pushed for quick advancement before kids.[/quote]
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