Hi all, I have a dilemma and can use some sound advice.

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June 2,2023 at 1:54PM UTC

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Hi all, I have a dilemma and can use some sound advice. I got to interview for a great opportunity (I was laid off in Feb, so have been in the hunt for a while) I think I will get this role bc of my experience and bc the recruiter told me the person hiring saw my resume and called him on Memorial Day to get me in the phone.

The job is what I used to do so I'm sure I will excel. The problem is, it's hybrid night and weekends.

I can go into the office no issues on Fri and Sat night but, because I have a 3 year old, I can't do the other nights bc my husband also works nights and we would have different days of going in.

While he would be able to help with our kid, I'm afraid they may give me a hard time and I haven't yet had the 2nd interview to be able to disclose it.

My question, what is the best way to bring this up? I really want and need this job so I don't want to pass it up. Just extremely nervous about it all.

Thanks in advance!

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Barb HansenJune 2,2023 at 2:47PM UTC
If I was in your shoes, I would wait until the 2nd interview to discuss your work requirements. In the 2nd interview, you'll have the opportunity to brainstorm work-arounds with the hiring manager.
Good Luck!
AnonymousJune 2,2023 at 2:53PM UTC
I don't think it's a hard time pov, it's what they need and are looking for, if you're not able to do what schedule they need I would suggest passing now.
AnonymousJune 2,2023 at 5:00PM UTC
I would definitely let them know during the upcoming interview. They'll appreciate it earlier rather than later. Put yourself in their shoes.
AnonymousJune 2,2023 at 5:38PM UTC
I think you have to be honest with them, the trauma of getting the job and then losing it quickly because hours won't sync will be harder to deal with. See if there is flexibility there and if you can coordinate and share your husbands timing as well then it may be helpful.
Joan Williams, Senior Talent Acquisition SpecialistJune 2,2023 at 8:40PM UTC
When exactly did you find out what the shift for this position would be?
AnonymousJune 3,2023 at 9:45PM UTC
You can ask if the hours are set in stone without saying anything about your personal life. If you can't make YOUR schedule fit the workplace schedule, then you simply can't do the job and you can just thank them and move on. If you really want the job, get a babysitter or leave your child with someone you trust. or your husband will have to change his schedule.
AnonymousJune 4,2023 at 3:07PM UTC
I’m more concerned with your husband “helping,” tbh. I’d probably have a discussion about division of work at home.
misskelleypJune 4,2023 at 7:07PM UTC
If it's hybrid, could you work from home those other nights? I mean, a three year old should be asleep, so not be an issue with work interference. Two nights in the office three working from home would/should be ok. I wouldn't disclose your issue regarding schedule until the last possible minute, after they make an offer, if possible, because at that point they are also invested in YOU and more willing to be accommodating. Good luck.