To go for an interview even when I can't accept the job

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I have an interview next week for a part time job, plan was DH would go down to part time in his job and be with our DCs (3 and 1) on the days when I work, if I got the job. He's just found out that his work won't let him go part time. My dilemma is do I still go for the interview next week even though I know I can't take the job. I've been a SAHM since DC1 was born so I'm curious to see if I even get the job. Also I'm looking forward to the interview experience and an afternoon of being an adult (how sad is that?!). But is it really bad form to waste the company's time? It's a large local employer I'd love to work for one day so I don't want to burn bridges. It's not my dream job but it's a good job.

Have you been to look at nurseries in your area? If the only reason for not taking the position would be because of you being worried about children being in childcare I would go to the interview and If you got offered then go and have a look at some Nurseries and see how you feel. It would be difficult at first but once the initial settling in phase has passed you would probably really enjoy getting back to work.

Ah just saw your post with ages. I'd still go for the interview and see how you find it.

A one year old is quite robust, especially if her big sister is there too - with mine, even though they were in separate rooms they used to let my eldest come in and comfort the youngest if she was missing me or hurt herself, which was so lovely and a comfort for me being at work. Ive never believed the people who say that daycare is better than home at that age, but a day a week certainly won't be a harm, and she'll also get the benefit of a ton of different people, games and experiences than she gets at home - but while still being with you most of the time.

I would do what mishfish said. Go checkout different childcare providers that will cover full time. Only then can you decide whether to take job if it’s offered.

Again I reiterate if you feel it would be good for you to have this job go to Iv. Look at childcare and decide.

OP if it's one day a week go for the interview - see if you get the job and then see how you feel. YANBU at all - good luck and let us know how you get on!

How did it go?

I've decided to go for the interview next week and have an appointment straight after to look at the nearest nursery. I'm still almost certain that I don't want to go down the nursery route but I don't want to be wondering what if so I'm going to just see what happens.

Could you go for it, and ask if there is any opportunity for you to be part-time if you get it?

Sorry! Misread your OP!

Good luck! If you don't like nurseries, could you look at childminders? There are some lovely ones about, much more homely if that's what you're used to and I think good for one day.