Ok folks, thanks for responses...I'm convinced. Gonna say nowt unless asked.
Cheers
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Previously on "Looking for work, wife up the duff; should I tell agents?"
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Originally posted by pedroPM View PostJust wanted to resurrect this thread to see if anyone else has an opinion on it, there seems to be a few different posters around this month...
I am in the same boat as the OP, except i've been benched for 6 months and to say i'm getting a bit nervous with the little fellas impending arrival and no money coming in would be an understatement. Baby's due end of March and I've got an interview Mon which i'm pretty confident about (ever the optimist).
So what do you say, keep schtum or tell client in interview?
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Originally posted by djw View PostWhen speaking to agents, I *haven't* mentioned the fact that I'll probably want a week off at the time; I've also had 2 interviews and not mentioned the fact either.
My question is would any of you out there mention this fact during an interview with a client or a chat with an agent? I know a pregnant partner should not influence a job application, but in practise, I firmly believe it would be an "un-said" influence.
For me, you did the right thing. Especially since you you'll want a "few days" so they don't expect 100% 24/7 etc etc; OK it's 5 days but if they can handle "a few" then they can handle 5, especially if you do your best to make it OK.
Just have an answer ready if someone asks you in March if you didn't already know about this
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Keep stum unless asked. I had a similar scenario with my second, I think I slipped it into conversation at the end of week 1 of the contract. The baby came early in week 2 or 3 of contract and my Mrs had to stay in hospital for a week. I ended up taking over a week off in the end but got away with it and was there for the best part of a year. They've got to be real bar stewards to can you for it ie. the sympathy card talked about earlier
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Why don't you ask Sayara Beg she seems to have first hand experience of these matters.
Just make sure you sell your two small BTL properties first!
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Originally posted by Board Game Geek View PostWell, apart from telling everyone, is it really that obvious ?
Surely it's impossible to tell on a text-based forum ?
As for real life, I've only met you the once, and I let you do most of the talking
iirc, I spent more time talking with Mrs BGG.
Does it really matter what people assume about each other? Leave people to their blissful ignorance.
On that note I'll bid you good night.
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Grandmaster Level 40 Tauren Wizard Churchill posted :No f**king sh!t Sherlock
Surely it's impossible to tell on a text-based forum ?
As for real life, I've only met you the once, and I let you do most of the talking
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Originally posted by Board Game Geek View PostA difficult choice indeed.
I'd err on the side of caution and not mention it.
If asked, then be honest ofc.
The reason I advise not mentioning it, is because if it was me interviewing, I'd take it as an subvert emotional blackmail signal.
Some wouldn't, but I'm naturally suspicious/curious of other people's motivations and hidden subtexts.
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So what do you say, keep schtum or tell client in interview?
I'd err on the side of caution and not mention it.
If asked, then be honest ofc.
The reason I advise not mentioning it, is because if it was me interviewing, I'd take it as an subvert emotional blackmail signal.
Some wouldn't, but I'm naturally suspicious/curious of other people's motivations and hidden subtexts.
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Originally posted by OPLooking for work, wife up the duff; should I tell agents?
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me too!
Just wanted to resurrect this thread to see if anyone else has an opinion on it, there seems to be a few different posters around this month...
I am in the same boat as the OP, except i've been benched for 6 months and to say i'm getting a bit nervous with the little fellas impending arrival and no money coming in would be an understatement. Baby's due end of March and I've got an interview Mon which i'm pretty confident about (ever the optimist).
So what do you say, keep schtum or tell client in interview?
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Originally posted by PM-Junkie View Post"Are you planning on having kids?" is an excellent way to get yourself sued - even in the current climate.
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Originally posted by KentPhilip View PostAs contractors aren't we above that kind of PC tulip?
...Or PC daffodils. Or Lillies!
did someone mention daffodils ?
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Originally posted by jmo21 View Postmost clients will be fine with a week off with some notice time, but what if they are not
No good can come from telling agents the truth. I might be more inclined to tell the client upfront, but I probably still wouldn't and would wait until I'd established myself in the role. As long as you give them fair warning they can't really complain, and every manager ought to realise that even contractors take time off.
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