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I didn't only because I made a name for myself and am well-known by my family given name. If I ever step down from my role or retire, I probably would, but for now I want to keep my own.
No. Just to keep things simple.
No. It’s not a thing in either of our cultures (Spain and China).
No, much to my husband's chagrin.
I am who I am, always have been and always will be ☺️
My name hints to aspects of my identity, and although i do believe that can sometimes be used as a discrimination tool, I wouldn't change it for the benefit of fitting in.
If we have kids, I'd be happy for them to take his name
I did take his name but it was almost a year before I filed the paper work and actually did it. I thought about keeping my name (my dad had died and was an only son, and only had daughters so I would be the last person with my last name). But I am somewhat traditional and it just felt right to me to take his name.
However, I did continue using my maiden name in the professional setting I was in (although when I changed jobs I did start using my married name).
I don’t have a LinkedIn. I was teaching at a university and was already known by my maiden name and it was my email, etc. When I switched jobs I used my ‘new’ name for everything. If they are smart, LinkedIn would have a way for you to put your maiden name somewhere (for example: ‘First Last (Maiden)’) but I don’t use it so I don’t know if they have that option.
Never changed it. Married 31 years.
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Does having kids change this answer?
Potential kids was part of my decision process but not the only factor. I probably would have leaned a little more towards keeping my name if I knew for sure we didn’t want kids, but honestly not sure what my final decision would have been.
No, didn’t change it. My last name is my last name. Just because I get married doesn’t mean I have to change it!