I'm one driven dude...

[gridlore]

Had my interview at Hillpeak this morning. Went extremely well. The usual discussions of the requirements, my qualifications, etc. They were trying to deal with a problem when I arrived, so I had time to sit and observe. While waiting for Gordon (the big boss) to resolve the problem, the other person in the office asked to see if I could find a file on his computer. I thought this meant he was going to tell me the fill name and see if I knew how to use the Search function on Windows. No, he just wanted to see if I could use a mouse and read the screen! Makes me wonder about some of the people applying for jobs around here.

After a while, Gordon and I went driving. Some city streets, some freeway driving, all in the pouring rain. We chatted more about the job. His main concern is that I'm married. This does involve being away from home for weeks at a time. I tried my best to assure that Kiri and I had discussed this, and had handled separation before. They both agreed I be a good fit, so I'm going onto the background check phase tomorrow. Right now, they don't have an immediate opening, but there might be something soon.

But until then, I'm still looking! Have an interview tomorrow for another driving gig, and sent in my resume for this:

Driver

Comments

[yohannon.livejournal.com]

Dude, tell me he did NOT bring up your marital status as a concern. That's a BIG no-no, as in HR going pale white and passing out, coming to, and THEN screaming at the interviewing manager for several days while calling the company attorney on speed dial.

(shakes head)

Ah well, good luck anyhow!

~Y~

[gridlore.livejournal.com]

His concern was the effect the job would have on my marriage. Yeah, it crossed the line, but I understood his concern. From what I understand, they've had people flake out several times because of relationships.

[yohannon.livejournal.com]

Well, that's cool as long as it doesn't factor into the hiring decision -- though the reason HR types don't like that sort of discussion during the interview is that it opens the door to the POSSIBILITY that was why you didn't get a particular job.

So sure, 10 points for being human, minus 100 for giving a trial lawyer something to drool about.

:P~

~Y~

[bunnybutt.livejournal.com]

Gotta back Yo, here (you go, Yo!).

It's not just not ok, it's possibly actionable. They're *not allowed to ask about your marital status*. Or your age. Or whether you have kids. Among other things. Bummer that they've had people flake because relationships took top priority, but that's not an excuse.

If you get the job? Suggest they do the research and stop exposing themselves to possible liability.

If you don't get the job? You can legitimately file a grievance just because they asked. Might not be worth the time or trouble, but you could.