That’s what I was thinking too. Especially during a first interview I thought it was very weird.

@babybump21, They probably have a toxic work environment. Bad mouthing employees during an interview because someone needed flexibility to take care of their kid? Nah, gtfo. That’s unprofessional and rude. Whenever I have to come in late or have called out to take care of my child my boss always tells me “of course, family first.”

If you haven’t already, ask questions about what the culture is like in the department/company. How long do people stay? Why is the position available? Do you have other options or you really want/need this job? If you really need the job I get it but he sounds like an asshole already.

@babybump21, I wouldn’t take a job that complained about a mother being a mother.

@momgroupreject, yeah I think I might just cancel my second interview tomorrow, idw work for someone like that

@babybump21, I wouldn’t. Shit happens. It’s good you have back up daycare and babysitters but they shouldn’t fault you on having a child. Agree w other comments that they said that bc they can’t legally ask you since it’s federally illegal to disqualify someone from a job based on having children. There’s a job shortage for everything right now so you’ll find something else.

Wow that’s awesome they were so supportive! It’s hard to find employers like that!! I always fear if I mention I have a child I won’t get the job, I even took down all my social media’s bc idw them looking me up and not hiring me bc I have a child!

@babybump21, that is so sad that we have to even worry at all about this stuff!