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This makes me profoundly sad. And unfortunately I know of a lot of women creative who concealed a kid so they’d look more “hungry and creative.” F that noise. Being a mom is an incredibly valuable life experience which makes your a better creative. If they can’t see that, you probably don’t want to work for them.
Tell them you garden. Tell them you’re in a book club. Tell them you’re working on re-creating every showstopper on GBBO. But don’t tell them you have kids/a family. If you don’t get the job, you don’t want to have to worry it was because you disclosed that. It’s illegal for them to ask if you have kids for a reason. Protect yourself and don’t share until your first day of work when you introduce yourself and share a fun little fact with your team.
The only reason they should be asking about your life outside of work is to understand you better as a creative. The best answers would tie to interests that show them where you might draw inspiration from… do you go to concerts, play an instrument, go to museums, what are your favorite movies/shows/creators, do you have an Etsy crochet business, etc. It doesn’t matter if you haven’t had time for it lately, just make them feel like they get you as a creative. You don’t need to hide your baby from them, it’s just not relevant to your ability to do the job.
completely disagree! tell them. you want to work somewhere you fit in culturally and will be happy, yes? if there is even a hint of hesitation, run! context: I used to take of my wedding ring for Interviews. after getting my mba, i’ve realized you need to come in as yourself, do great work, form relationships but set boundaries, be genuine, and it is rewarded.
I hope this women doesn’t feel this way! being a parent teaches you the importance of presence and efficiency- it’s a plus. what does it matter if he/ she is drinking with pals or parenting after work if you get the job done
It’s a don’t ask don’t tell sitch
I hate that I feel I have to say this btw
This question and most of these answers are high on my list of why I don’t want to work in this industry anymore
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Same. Im personally looking at client side jobs which are a heap less exciting but are very transparent about their family policies
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Woah i disagree with senior Copywriter1! Tell them. Look proud, look at them in the eye and tell them you spend your free time with your greatest client possible – your baby.
We need to normalize having families. We need to put it in the centre of the room when negotiating. And if they don’t give you the or job they look remotely uncomfortable, you know that it was not the employer for you.
Have a wide eyed conversation because you’re going to need that honesty and empathy when for example, your child is sick in daycare or when you just want to chat to someone else about the realities of having to prepare for *another* Halloween.
👆🏻YASSSS. While it’s tech none of their business, you want to be part of a team that respects and appreciates personal time. I am super proud of being a mom and working…it’s not easy and I think you will find that a lot of people are sympathetic and have families of their own.