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Having children is a huge factor in why women make less. They spend fewer years working so they are paid less when you average it out. Women also get fewer promotions because they are less likely to play up their strengths. Being ambitious and somewhat egotistical is necessary to make it in the business world. No one will know you're awesome if you don't make it known.
Being female in a male dominated industry is hard and it takes a lot of work. In order to get paid as much, if not more, than a man, a woman has to work harder, longer and smarter and make sure that the people above them know it. Basically, what anyone should have to do to get a raise. Sadly, a woman also has to make the choice between having a family and advancing her career, and most choose children.
Personally, I am way too much of a workaholic to ever have kids, unless I have a stay at home husband.
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