As a young adult/adult have you ever or would you take your parent to a job interview?

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the news did a piece on why employers are getting turned off by Gen Z job seekers stating issues with inappropriate dress attire, asking for too much money and (the kicker for me 🤣) bringing a parent to their interview (who does that 🤦🏼‍♀️).

wolfcat87 · Accepted Answer

No, and that's insane. Helicopter parents stunting their kids is the most obnoxious thing. My kids could have filled out an application in elementary school. They already had to for leadership positions and to win an interview for leadership groups. My daughter went to her first official job this past year mucking stables at the race track. I wasn't involved at all.

As for my first official job at 16, I marched my butt over there on my own and applied. Same for each job after. The only help I got was asking my dad's roommate if I had to do anything special. He told me how to handle the interview, we did one mock run, and he told me to do a follow up call if I'm not contacted after a few days. I told my kids the same.

Kids can get pushed out of the nest and become pretty independent by about 7 years old. Within reason of course. Most aren't all that dumb, and they are more capable than people give them credit for. So many parents think stunting them is a good idea though... Their best years for fearlessly learning these skills were wasted, and now they are behind everyone else.

No maturity, no confidence, no independence, no capability, etc. What do they bring to the table other than a puppet body on strings that you'd have to micro manage? There's no way I would hire someone's stunted adult child over someone more mature and capable.

19magic · Accepted Answer

To an interview no, but there was a couple of times I wished I did have my dad with me on a health visitor appointment. At the time I was probably depressed (never got it checked out, but it does seem to fit the symptoms) and she kept asking more and more invasive questions.

Me being me I tend to answer any questions asked, so she asked about my wearing of glasses and how my daughter would inherit that (like it was a super bad thing) then asked about my mother who I said I hadn't seen her for over 16 years. Then why so I said she neglected and abused me and dad gained custody when I was 8. Next thing I know she's telling me that there are options for me and it's okay to put my unborn child up for adoption and that I should seriously consider it for the wellbeing of me and baby. She also gave me serval pamphlets about self harm, child neglect and adoption.

Next time i saw her was at home a couple of days after I'd given birth that was with the parents and she said someone very negative then and I unashamedly leaned against them as dad was quick to shut her up. The next two times I saw her was by myself and never let it get so far.

BCRanger10 · Accepted Answer

I'd never even thought to bring my parents to an interview. I've had terrible job interviews before, but never that bad.

And since you mention it, here's some other important advice to the young'ns here. Dress. Up. For. A. Job interview! If you're a man, wear a suit, or at least a blazer and nice pair of slacks. If you're a woman, wear a nice dress. Also, sit up straight, look the interviewer in the eye, and for the love of all that is good, speak in complete sentences and don't use any of your generational slang.

ArrowheadSW · Accepted Answer

The first time I heard of "going to a job interview with a parent" was about ten years ago and I was shocked. I mean, who would do that? And what kind of parent would do that? I wonder if it is a certain cultural group that thinks that is ok. Totally weird to me.

The other thing I don't like hearing, is new college grads expecting a "sign on bonus"... Come on, you're a new grad and everyone else at the workplace has experience. Why would you expect a bonus to get hired on when you lack the experience.

Guido · Answer

That is a sure fire way to not get the job.

I had a guys girlfriend bring him to my office one day and ask why we wouldn't put him to work. I told her "If he was as motivated to work as you are to have him work then he would be working." She grabbed him by the ear and hauled him out of my office and out of the building. It would have been interesting to hear the conversation they had afterwards. I'm quite sure there was no sex in his future after that or any relationship for that matter.

I kind of chuckle everytime I recall that event.

BoopBoopBeep · Answer

I'm not even giving you the interview at that point, and I'm going to make a scene in front of everyone else there to let you know what an imbecile you are so you don't waste someone else's time in the future.

I've done the same for salary expectations when people that barely qualified for the cleaning crew came in and "demanded" a starting 6 figure salary for a position posting that clearly said 60-80. Been called an asshole for it a lot. You know what else is being an asshole? Wasting my time. Security will see you out.

Flatmanlewis · Answer

I routinely help with the interview process for my employer. We usually hire about 5% of those who apply. In addition to not meeting the basic entry level requirements (you’d be shocked how many people didn’t even read the job postings!) the single biggest factor is a crushing failure of basic interview skills.

I’m think someday when I retire I’m going to start a “How to Interview” since most people we see just bomb them. Everything from attire, to handling basic questions, to understanding the position.

It’s really not that hard to interview well, either. I just don’t think the knowledge is being passed on. However, nobody has brought their parents in - yet!!

Anonymous · Answer

No that just shows you aren't mature or ready for a job and therefore is just an instant no.

The whole point of an interview is to see if your the right fit really. That to me and hopefully anyone who employes people, is a massive red flag. It shows you aren't ready for any responsibilities ensured.

Imagine someone interviewing for a job where a decision could impact on people's health and lives such as medicine but they need there parent with them in an interview.

Surely the moment you ask who that is. And they say it's there parent it's just. Nope your not right for the company.

TonyMetal___86 · Answer

Haha 😂😂

The youngster: Oh moma, they didn't hire me 😭 🤣

The mother: Don't worry son, i'll find you another job...

The youngster: BUT I DON'T WANT TO 😭

The mother: ohhh what do you want dear? 🥰

The youngster: i want my milk bottle, I'M HUNGRY 😭

The mother: here you go, i'll breastfeed you before we go to your next job interview 🥰

The youngster: thank you mommy 🥴

OlderAndWiser · Answer

Bringing mom or dad to a job interview tells me that the person still sees himself or herself as a child instead of an adult, and I definitely would not hire such an individual.

EnglishArtsteacher · Answer

No, I never have, and I never will. I'm not surprised it's happening though. When I was a high school teacher, I was stunned at how many parents baby their kids, and want to be "helicopter" parents.

Fireguy17 · Answer

oh, hell no, and they wouldn't have gone, and if they did, I would have not gotten the job.
That is just so stupid.
Is mom going to accompany them to work every day too?
Grow a pair and act like an adult for cripes sake.

PeachyPie93 · Answer

Who would bring their parents with them? I could see to drop you off but not to come with lol.

KittyKat90210 · Answer

Absolutely not. Why would an employer hire you if you can't take an interview without your parent?

DextroShade · Answer

That is insane to me. If I was looking to hire someone and they brought their parent to the interview it would automatically disqualify them regardless of what's on their resumé. I imagine most other employers feel the same way.

Massageman · Answer

OM. Why bother going for the interview? Is mommy gonna pack bags at the food store for you? Obviously, you are still a child. Now, go sit in the corner until you grow up. :- )

Surely · Answer

If I were an employer. I wouldn’t even think about hiring someone that brings their parents to a job interview. I would not be hiring mommy or daddy! Exceptions would be if they were deaf, couldn’t speak or some other health issue, but they could still do the job safely.

Insecure2 · Answer

I would never do that. IT would just give the impression that I can't do anything on my own, so how would I be ale to do my job well if I need my mother's or father's support. I just cannot imagine taking them with me.

exitseven · Answer

I saw this on TV and I just had to laugh. I am going to ask my kids if they want me to come with them to their next job interview.

MiddleAgedClimbee · Answer

I can't imagine having a parent as part of an interview. They suggested a few spots to apply when I was 15-16. One worked out, the other didn't. I don't anticipate being part of our children's interview process down the line.

JacobJordan · Answer

Hahaha. I'm sorry but that is hilarious. Gen z is screwed.

Screenwriter · Answer

If you did, this is an indication that you are not ready for the job market or ANY part of adult life... AT ALL!!! Heavens. And the parent at the interview is part of that problem.

Sparkie460 · Answer

Oh hell no. Why I was younger and didn't have my license yet , my dad drove me to an interview but he stayed outside in the car.

AngryCarl · Answer

What? Never, even as a teen. People do this? Holy crap on a cracker! Will their parents turn up at work every day if they get the job?

GoodGuyBreakingBad · Answer

No, my dad had opportunities to get a steel mill job, and he refused to do so. He lost his steel mill job because all the people's jobs were terminated.

LaFemmeFatale_1 · Answer

Never. It has never crossed my mind to do that. Would be very funny。

AviatorTom · Answer

No, the employer is possibly hiring me, not my family.

OddBeMe · Answer

Dear god this happened to me two years ago. And the kid wasn’t even dying. He prob begged her to attend. It was embarrassing.  She even called me to ask why he didn’t get the job. Lol

KrakenAttackin · Answer

😂😂😂😂. Well, the zoomers need all the help they can get.

DeeDeeDeVour · Answer

Gheeze!  Have they no shame?

Nik1hil · Answer

😖No😖That would be Embarrassing 😖

douride2 · Answer

I never have & never would.

LemiaOfThunder · Answer

Only because i have learning problems

NathanDavis · Answer

I have...

Anonymous · Answer

If you’re gonna be successful in life, you’re gonna have to bring your parents to the interview, like how Hunter Biden brought his dad to that interview at Burisma and got that sweet gig.

spartan55 · Answer

Good lord, NO!

IslaTheWitch · Answer

lol no

As a young adult/adult have you ever or would you take your parent to a job interview?

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No, my dad had opportunities to get a steel mill job, and he refused to do so. He lost his steel mill job because all the people's jobs were terminated.