Do you think this is a good idea? I live in the south and employers don't like single people especially for high paying/ responsibility jobs. There was an article in the Atlanta Journal and Constitution a couple years ago dealing with this. Do you believe this is bad idea? Can it back fire if someone wants to meet my non-existant wife? I guess I can pay a female friend to pretend to be my wife at company events if the need comes to.
2007-02-08 06:02:10 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
I think you should be honest. I wouldn't start a job off with dishonesty. Just inform them that you are still a bachelor and let them know you will have more time to invest in their company. I can't imagine any employers who wouldn't like to hear that. Thank you and good luck.
2007-02-08 06:07:33 · answer #1 · answered by cookie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why would you want to start off a place of employment with a lie. Nothing good can come of it. What if you make some friends there. Are you going to be a loner there, not get involved in any personal parties, or events. Be honest. I think if you are qualified for the job, you will get it, regardless of your marital status. Remember, honesty is the best policy.
2007-02-08 06:10:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wearing a piece of jewelry to counterbalance a stereotype that does not equate to job success? Wear a ring but if asked tell the truth. When jobhunting playing the stupid games is a significant part of the battle. Lying would be a HUGE mistake.
I have not heard of this particular discrimination or even thought of it. But I believe any thing is possible by the crazy human resource gang.
I was told once that one person based all of their hiring decisions on your shoes.
2007-02-12 03:38:14 · answer #3 · answered by plum_oasis 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can wear the band and they can't ask you during the interview if you are married.
However, going into a job under false pretense is never a good idea. They will have access to your personal records in order to background check you and it won't be hard to figure out if you really are married.
I say present yourself as a well grounded, mature, emotionally stable person and that says a lot more than being married... Look at that astronaut lady... good luck :-)
2007-02-08 06:11:01 · answer #4 · answered by lexy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it's a bad idea. If you are not honest upfront, then you are going to have to lie for the rest of the time you are there. Besides, recent stats. show that more people are living together as opposed to getting married. More children are born out of wedlock as well. Shouldn't be an issue.
2007-02-08 06:08:43 · answer #5 · answered by Irish 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok I think it's a great idea but if someone asks to meet your wife say that you don't have one- your dead grandpa gave you the ring when you were 15 on his deathbed and you wear it every day as a reminder of your beloved grandpa. If they don't like the idea of having a single employee there's nothing they can do about it after they hire you and your story will make them sympathetic!
2007-02-08 06:07:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
what will happen if one day you find that special someone and want to get married- all of a sudden you become divorced. What if that special someone is a co-worker. I think it would be better in the long run if you do not pretend. lying is always bad.
2007-02-08 06:08:16 · answer #7 · answered by nj2pa2nc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's a shame,
honesty is THE BEST policy.
2007-02-08 06:48:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋