Yesterday I had a discussion with a single mom (newly divorced) who said that potential employers judge and assume that a woman would be too frazzled to do the job. I said, "Don't tell them about your personal/family life. It's none of their business."

She started to tell me about the ways they disguise questions to ferret out the information.

What hobbies do you have? (Single moms generally don't have time for hobbies)

What would a great work/life balance look like for you?

In a crisis situation, how available are you to come into work at a moment's notice?

Ladies, what kinds of questions have you been asked? Also, if they ask about your marital/family status, how do you answer?

Are men EVER asked these questions?

Would love to hear!