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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I also mommy-tracked myself.  I believe I will be happier in the long run.

Everything I've read suggests that family is the right emotional choice in the long run.  Unless you're a fairly emotionless, materialistic person.

I am sorry I didn't fulfill my potential to rise levels.  But I gave it up to ensure financial stability and pleasant living circumstances while my kids were growing up.  Ambition involves taking career risk.  I am responsible for 60% of my family's HHI.

Looking back, I realize I did make choices with knowledge of the consequences and I need to continue to be confident in my decision.  I was laid off right after maternity leave with DC#2 and that was a setback I have never recovered from.  I always remember that your kids love you but your employer doesn't really care.  Almost all of us are replaceable within a short period of time.[/quote]

Wait, does the ambition/emotionless thing apply to men, too? [/quote]

IMO, if you choose to have kids, at least one parent needs to be committed to being around for family---you both shouldnt' have high powered careers where you are not around for the kids/constantly traveling.  Sure you can hire nannies, but why have kids if you are never around?

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Well not that I disagree with you. But the men usually demand a professional wife upfront or they won’t date you. And I don’t want to die alone.[/quote]

You are better off dying alone than finding a husband for the sake of finding a husband. [/quote]

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