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Help[Opinions] Re: When naming a child, how much do you worry about how the name will sound on a resume someday?
in reply to a message by New_Chloë
So in my case, I strongly dislike my (father’s) last name, I could use my mother’s instead without getting into trouble?
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I do this. I put my mothers maiden name as my surname on job applications. When I have to fill out w2 paperwork they can see that it’s not my legal name, but I haven’t been questioned thus far. If they did I would simply explain that I plan to change my legal surname and prefer to be addressed that way. Just don’t make it seem like you’re trying to purposefully hide your identity.
Since it's a last name, I don't know how it would work. This is for stuff like, an Elizabeth could put "Betty" or "Liz" on her resume, and that's fine.
You would have to use your legal name on all official paperwork anyway, I assume.
You would have to use your legal name on all official paperwork anyway, I assume.