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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Id ask and do ask. O go steaight to the point.  For two reasons:

1. I dont want to work for a company that would not hire me because i want balance in my life.
2. I do not want to work for a company that doesn't value their emoloyees mental and physical health.

Don't hire me. Do me a favor if you don't think your employees deserve a life outsife of work.

Bye Felicia. [/quote]

I disagree with this advice. I think that someone asking about work life balance right away is a red flag and may lead some to assume she's inflexible.

I think a better way to get at it is to ask about the workplace culture- that can tell you a lot- and also to ask why the position is vacant- why did the last person leave? Those two questions help get to some of the work life balance and also are totally appropriate for the interview.

I'm a hiring manager, FWIW.[/quote]

Has worked out well for me. Never have I been passed on a job offer that I've went for and I'm the VP of a large division that runs 3 large government contracts. Yes, even people at my level cherish their personal time. I go atraight in foe thr question ans make it clear that I have a well rounded life and (gasp!) Kids! I run my division the way I want to be treated and have a very low turnover rate. [/quote]

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