I went for an interview yesterday. It's a contract role (I'm an interim) and the guy who interviewed me asked:
"how old are your children?" (this wasn't conversational or chit chat, it was because he considered it relevant)
"what are your childcare arrangements?"
"Is your husband still a sahd?" (I said I went back to work when dd was 4 months old and dh stayed at home with her)
"who does all the dropping and collecting at school?" (DH is the answer)
He only seemed reassured when I said "dh works near the children and drops and collects them. I have a part time nanny, an ex mil who steps in for emergencies, and parents of ds's friends who can help if needed. I worked away from my family for six months in 2005 and dh was responsible for looking after them during the week. The odd bit of travel isn't an issue if that's what you're asking."
I did do the the latter but only as a desperate measure and it was hell on earth.
I may not get this job and even if I do I may not take it but why are women still asked these questions? My husband and ex husband are NEVER asked these things at interview.
It pisses me off. What do you all think? The interviewer was in his late 40s/early 50s I'd guess and he's an interim too, but I think as a CFO he should know better.