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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]She probably hung up because she was worried you would ask a question that might open her up to a discrimination lawsuit. I am always extremely uncomfortable when interviewing when people mention kids, because then it's like, oh great, now if I dont give them the job they'll think its because they have kids.

I agree with PPs who say it wasn't meant to be. You learned a good lesson and seem to have a great attitude. Something else will come up.

However: the scenario you described is very, very specific and a weird interview format. Is it possible someone in the room read this and reported back, and they don't want to hire someone who articulates such company detail on a public forum? Just a thought. That in and of itself would make me question your judgment.[/quote]

While there is such a thing as "caregiver discrimination," you shouldn't be so pathologically scared of a lawsuit. As an employer you have a right to require an employee to meet the basic requirements of a job, which include the work schedule.  If someone like OP can't work as late as you need then you don't hire them - doesn't matter what the reason is for not being able to work late.

Now it's a separate question if it's good policy to have such a rigid workplace that you can't accommodate parents of  young children with a little flexibility in hours ... [/quote]

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