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EiffelAnne04
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Job Interview: Wear E-ring?
I have a job interview this afternoon. I'm debating whether or not I want to wear my e-ring. I worry that a decision might be made based on what I'm wearing on my left hand (this is illegal, but impossible to prove). Should I wear it or take it off for the interview?
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Because the flip side is that some employers like when people have families because it indicates they're more settled and less likely to quit on a whim to go backpack across Europe or something, so it's a toss up as to which kind you get.
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That said, I'd wear it. I'd feel like I was lying if I didn't and I wouldn't want to hide my relationship. Whatever happens, happens. Most people probably won't even notice your ring, unless it's brand new and you flash it around and play with it a lot.
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[QUOTE]The only thing I can think is that you're worried an employer might see that and think about the time you will likely want off for the wedding - is that it?<strong> Because the flip side is that some employers like when people have families because it indicates they're more settled and less likely to quit on a whim to go backpack across Europe or something, so it's a toss up as to which kind you get.</strong>
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Agreed. It can also show a certain amount of responsibility.
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I'm usually more interested in what they are saying if they can, you know, do the job and all....
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[QUOTE]That's part of it, I worry that this potential employer might base their decision on my marital status (or future marital status). My wedding isn't for 2 years, so I'm not worried about time off (by that time, I'd have accrued enough paid vacation).
Posted by EiffelAnne04[/QUOTE]
Well presumably since making an employment decision based on when you're getting married is illegal, they wouldn't ask you when you're getting married to know that you wouldn't need time off sooner than that.
Do you have a specific reason for being worried about this? I feel like this wouldn't be a big concern of mine for the vast majority of jobs and companies.
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[QUOTE]That's part of it, I worry that this potential employer might base their decision on my marital status (or future marital status). My wedding isn't for 2 years, so I'm not worried about time off (by that time, I'd have accrued enough paid vacation).
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</div><div>If you're really worried about it just say something. Most interviews include a moment for you to say anything you think the employer needs to know. You could very casually, even jokingly, say "And I won't even need wedding time off for a few years!"
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That being said, I'd wear it because you'll have to wear it to work eventually, right? And do you really want to work at a place that wouldn't hire you because they assume you'll need some time off? That probably wouldn't be a very good working environment.
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[QUOTE]And do you really want to work at a place that wouldn't hire you because they assume you'll need some time off? That probably wouldn't be a very good working environment.
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</div><div>Hence why I think it's a weird question. If you get hired to a place where you have to lie, you don't want that job anyway.
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I understand the question, and it would depend on the job.
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Posted by FutureMrsTR[/QUOTE]
I was wondering the same things.
DD's former boss asks people if they have dogs. It's a perfectly legal question.
Why does she ask? If you have dog(s) you will not be hired. Dogs require someone to come and let them out and take care of them. If you have a cat it's ok, cats are independent.
She wants people to work 8:30 am to 8:30 PM EVERYNIGHT, eat lunch at your desk. Not kidding. If you have a dog you'll need to go home to let it out.
I would wear my ring. And if they asked a question that was potentially over the line, my response would be anywhere from the truth to "Why do you ask?" if I felt like they were delving into something that was inappropriate.
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