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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Does everyone just decide to keep working if they don't come out ahead? Anyone make decisions  based on wanting to be with your kids?[/quote]
I am a working mom, ambitious in my career and have a husband who is on the other side. I earn significantly more than him but we still share everything 50/50. I am not coming ahead as fast as I thought it would be, but not giving up either. If I did, I am not sure honestly if I would be spending more time with my kids or at home, I think I already spend good enough time with them. I would probably continue working because 1) I value financial independency 2) set the right example to my daughters 3) use my education and skills for a greater good in the society 4) my retirement benefits will be excellent when that time comes. If you ask the same question my husband, he is looking forward to the day that I get promoted to "that" level so that he can be free from his corporate job and do whatever. He is less likely to put up with office stuff to get ahead or earn more. Is the conclusion then, in general women are more likely to prefer less competitive environments and focus on their short term happiness while men feel pressured to take the opposite role? Our family is the opposite of this.[/quote]

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