Asked in interview about plans for a baby etc

Absinthe_Fairy

Savvy_Sue wrote: »

expecting completely watertight childcare arrangements is ludicrous anyway.

things change: even the most robust arrangements can break down, and if my child was THAT sick, I'd be with them, not at work ... I've only once had a child in hospital overnight, and was only working a few hours pw anyway at that stage, but my place was with the child not at work.

equally, when my dad was dying, my place was with him. so asking about children is only ever half the story: pets, spouses, other relatives can all need our presence unexpectedly, as can plumbing and domestic energencies.

Well said, I am childless so childcare issues obviously don't affect me, but if my brother or one of my parents was seriously ill of course I'd be with them rather than going to work.

You can't predict what will happen.

skintbint_2

i would reply to the questions that you would have no more of a problem than someone with parents/dog/boiler breakdown/public transport issues and should the fact you have a child be treated any differently to anyone else who has responsibilities you would be more than happy to discuss further face to face (then take a witness) and you would not have applied for the job without taking these responsibilities in to account and leave it at that

SevenOfNine

OP..........what did you do?