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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]So the consensus is to just respond to any question of absence in employment with what?[/quote]

Ha!   The consensus apparently is DON'T STAY HOME WITH THE KIDS because if you do, you should just roll over and die rather than attempt to apply for employment.  Staying at home for any period of time = career DEATH so DON'T DO IT!

(Although I have to say, I stayed home with kids for several years, and somehow managed to get employed thereafter.  And yes, I DID address the 8 year gap on my resume in the cover letter -- briefly -- where it seemed appropriate.   It really didn't seem to be a big issue, but my skills were in high demand, so I'm sure that made a difference.

Really not sure why it isn't appropriate to address this in a cover letter, but I absolutely agree you shouldn't bring up kids AT ALL in the interview.  The interview should be all about the job and how you are perfect for it -- not about work life balance or time off or sick leave or how you can telecommute to make it easier to pick up your kids.   Anyone who interviews talking about how their kids come first -- i can see why that person wouldn't get the job.
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Your post is almost totally irrelevant to most SAHMs nowadays, because you say that your skills were in high demand.[/quote]

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