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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The reality is that no one, male or female, is going to make it into the c-suite working 8 hours a day.  That's life in the corporate world.  Everyone has a choice about what type of work-life balance they are comfortable with, and they should make a decision based on their personal goals.  It is ridiculous to think someone "owes" you something or to get bitter because you can't have it all.  No one can have it all...  Make your decision and embrace it.  [/quote]

I'm 50, and I totally agree. I had the big bucks and high powered career for 9 years, then I had kids. I know I can do it - I did it!  I'm happy making low six figures now because I can take off work when I need to care for my children, and have dinner with them almost every night.  The trick is that I saved a whole big bunch of money, drive a five year old car, and didn't trade up houses but instead paid off my mortgage. Obviously harder choices for someone born in 1985 but the essence of the advice is the same - work hard and save like a banshee at the beginning of your career, then take a step back and enjoy your kids in your 30s and beyond.[/quote]

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