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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]These justifications fall flat. For pretty much anyone out there, the author included, there are other people who could and would do the job. Nearly none of us is so unique or special in our job so as to be indispensable to our clients or employers.[/quote]

I think you've never met a truly mission-driven person. It's not that they think they are unique, but rather they are committed to what they are doing. That is their life. [/quote]
Sure. But if that's your life, why have kids? I say that as someone who generally rolls my eyes at the "why have kids" comment, but in this case...if you live and breathe "THE MISSION" seems like having kids is just an added hassle. As it clearly is in this case.[/quote]

because you have a partner who can do the heavy lifting ... just like dads have done forever and continue to do. how many zillions of threads are there on dcum about the dad who "travels constantly for work" or "leaves before the kids are awake and gets home after bedtime"? [/quote]

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