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I don't have kids but my friends do. Unless you can afford a nanny, expect it to have lasting, somewhat negative effects, especially on the primary caregiver. One of my friends wound up being a stay at home dad because he found the life suited him better, but those who've come back after too long off (say > a year) have found their progress slowed somewhat. Your career won't be a write off, certainly, but depending on your age and current level you may struggle to compete with the flexibility of your single colleagues when it comes to promotion.

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