Thoughts on applicants bringing their kids to an interview? I tried to explain to the managers that childcare is costly and hard to find, especially for people without employment. So, what else should people do?

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Yeesh. I guess I'm too empathetic for my own good. In my eyes, if someone has to bring their child to an interview that means they tried everything possible to take care of their child and this is their only solution. All I see is someone who, if I hire them, will have money for childcare and be able to do their job to the best of their ability. I also think something has probably not gone the way they wanted it to if they have to bring their child, and emergencies or accidents or miscommunications happen. While of course a crying baby or toddler during an interview isn't ideal, I would at least offer to reschedule if the child was inconsolable, and otherwise, I wouldn't mind.

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I agree, that finding or affording childcare isn't always an option for people, I think showing some empathy is a great indication that a company is a caring place to work

Absolutely not. If they can't arrange child care for a 1 hour interview, how are they to be trusted to show up and work 8 hours a day, 5 days a week? No way. That would be an absolute deal breaker for me.

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I think if the kids are older and can wait in the waiting room it can be ok. I don't look down on it, but I do view it as kind of unprofessional. I would ask a parent or sitter to watch the kids ideally, but it also depends on the role. If it is entry level I could see bringing kids more than a c level executive.

Single parents, can't always find or afford childcare. Especially when they are trying to find a job. Sometimes there simply isn't another option

I would hope they have plans for when they are employed....I know its costly and hard to find, but it would be problematic if they didn't have a plan for when they started working. I had an employee with this problem and she was constantly behind or late to work....so I am a little wary

It can go both ways. One scenario would mean the candidate would do anything to get the job done, and the other scenario is that in the future, the candidate will probably miss work because of their kids.

I'm totally fine with it. As long as they can resolve it on or before their starting date. Their work will be affected for sure.

There’s a company called the mom project who gives candidates a stipend to pay for childcare during the interview. They even refer you to a website where you can find childcare in your area and schedule it. It would be nice to have this offered from more companies for situations like this.

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