this thread went slightly off topic (although a very interesting read)
both sides of the parent/non parent are very valid and I understand both sides.
I think its more of a matter of commitment - regardless of whether its children.
I once worked with a nail tech who phoned in 'sick' because her husband had to go in work so she had to stay home with the DOG! :irked: (she lasted 5 mins in the salon)
if your full time staff have something that they consider a higher priority than there job (care for someone, have another pt job, children, storm chasing or whatever it is!! ) then i would have an issue with that!
however there are parents that are not like that - and i think that would come across in the interview as they would talk about there professional life more than there personal one! (as thats what an interview is for)
I Work with two girls both with the same aged children, however with a very different attitude 1 is single, works her arse off can come in to cover sick at the drop of a hat etc the other simply does the bare min to no get fired!
both sides of the parent/non parent are very valid and I understand both sides.
I think its more of a matter of commitment - regardless of whether its children.
I once worked with a nail tech who phoned in 'sick' because her husband had to go in work so she had to stay home with the DOG! :irked: (she lasted 5 mins in the salon)
if your full time staff have something that they consider a higher priority than there job (care for someone, have another pt job, children, storm chasing or whatever it is!! ) then i would have an issue with that!
however there are parents that are not like that - and i think that would come across in the interview as they would talk about there professional life more than there personal one! (as thats what an interview is for)
I Work with two girls both with the same aged children, however with a very different attitude 1 is single, works her arse off can come in to cover sick at the drop of a hat etc the other simply does the bare min to no get fired!