I kept my name too, and use Ms. Funny how so many women feel they need to justify it “for their job”. I simply didn’t want to give up my surname, because it’s mine. I don’t subscribe to that nonsense that people say “but it’s your
father’s name” like they’re trying to undermine your decision. It’s the name I was born with, ergo it’s mine.
OMG the
tit I got for it. Even my own mum massively disapproves and still posts cards to Mrs Married Name... it’s been ten years. My MIL once had to write me a cheque and said to me “Can I check what your name is?” It’s the one and only name I’ve ever had - it’s not difficult