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Do blokes get asked this too?

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    Do blokes get asked this too?

    I am genuinely interested to see if men are asked during interviews, if they have children.

    I was used to being asked this when I was a permie and applying for consultant roles, but I was asked it again twice yesterday by two different pimps.

    So - who else gets asked about it?

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    #2
    Originally posted by Pogle View Post
    I am genuinely interested to see if men are asked during interviews, if they have children.

    I was used to being asked this when I was a permie and applying for consultant roles, but I was asked it again twice yesterday by two different pimps.

    So - who else gets asked about it?

    I have never been asked.

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      #3
      never


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        #4
        Originally posted by Pogle View Post
        I am genuinely interested to see if men are asked during interviews, if they have children.

        I was used to being asked this when I was a permie and applying for consultant roles, but I was asked it again twice yesterday by two different pimps.

        So - who else gets asked about it?

        I have never been asked.

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          #5
          Never been asked.

          I suspect they (pimps) are worried that if you have children you are going to be a pain in the arse whenever a child is sick at home.

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            #6
            Never been asked in 18 years contracting.

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              #7
              Originally posted by DimPrawn View Post
              Never been asked.

              I suspect they (pimps) are worried that if you have children you are going to be a pain in the arse whenever a child is sick at home.
              The missus manages 15 women. She reckons thats only half the problem. The other factor is thats its a cast iron safe way of throwing a sickie, and it counts as carers leave, i.e. if you dont take your full allotment you are a fool


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                #8
                Nope, never.

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                  #9
                  never

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                    #10
                    I'm not sure they are "allowed" to ask that anymore ...... not that it stops them!
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