Any mummies who intend to go back to workforce after 2 months of giving birth bring their newborn to interview? Does the interviewer mind?

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I'd say that you have to check with the company on this, but it's highly advised not to! Reason being, it would not reflect well on you - if you can't make arrangements for the interview, then the interviewer would probably be concerned about how you'd make arrangements when you're at work, how much leave you'd take for your child etc. Like what others said, you have a few options to explore: - Get a friend/relative/part-time nanny etc to help out (preferably someone your child is comfortable with!) while you go for the interview, even if it's just under the building for an hour or so - Put your child at infant care before that happens, since you probably would need to do so if you get selected and there's nobody at home who can help - Check with employer and interviewer whether you can bring your child along during the interview, or to work (some flexible ones are okay) - See if there's another way to conduct the interview (eg. video interview from home through Skype) - Find another type of job that you can do from home, at your own time, convenience and comfort No matter what you end up choosing, it's important to be prepared and respectful to the interviewers and company - while standing your ground when needed.

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