A question on job interview etiquette?

[commander bunnypants]

My wife is due at the end of December. I have an interview on the first. Should I tell the panel?

CB

[comsymp]

1. No

Why bring it up until / unless they offer you the job?

[Whoa_Nelly]

2. Would only bring that subject up

if you get the job and are setting up the contract.

Life happens, babies are born every day. Wait to mention it.

[Phillycat]

3. Not until they offer you the job. nt

[Lex]

4. No. Family status should not be a consideration. nt

[Rabrrrrrr]

5. Depends on what you are going to tell them, and what "first" you mean.

If it's December first, then there's no reason to tell them.

if it's January first, then I would say to the interviewing people something like "My wife is due in late December, so there is a small chance of her giving birth on the first, in which case I will need to be with her. Is it okay if, in case she doesn't give birth on time, that I can reschedule the interview if I need to be with her at the hopital on that day?"

Something like that.

[Giant Robot]

6. Generally no it is not their business

But it is a double edged sword. The information may work against you, but also in surprising them if you do get the job may breed some hard feelings which you may not want.

[commander bunnypants]

7. thanks everyone

CB