Jamie Turner(@jamwt):Have kids now vs. later? The "later" argument: get your career to a certain place first, and you'll have more money and time for kids without sacrificing financial security or professional excellence. Nah. There's no escaping it: life is hard, and life with kids is harder. You don't have to want kids. But if you want kids, have them now, while your body is younger and you'll get more years with them. The crush is coming either way. Take it on when your capacity for overload and recovery is highest.

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Jamie Turner@jamwt

2026.11.04 18:48

Have kids now vs. later? The "later" argument: get your career to a certain place first, and you'll have more money and time for kids without sacrificing financial security or professional excellence. Nah. There's no escaping it: life is hard, and life with kids is harder. You don't have to want kids. But if you want kids, have them now, while your body is younger and you'll get more years with them. The crush is coming either way. Take it on when your capacity for overload and recovery is highest.

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