jillian Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 I have a job interview for a teaching job tomorrow afternoon. However, I am on crutches and cannot delay the interview due to the fact that the new session (undergraduate adult learning degree program) starts 11/6, I can walk gingerly and with a limp without them. I am not even sure which would be more "unprofessional" going in with the crutches or limp in. What say the hive? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettyandbob Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 are you comfortable with the crutches? if you are comfortable with the crutches, go to the interview with them. Being on crutches does not effect your ability to complete the essential tasks of this job. If you limp in and accidently step wrong you could be in a lot of pain during the interview, that would be problematic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeachyDoodle Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 I would use the crutches, personally. I don't think there's anything unprofessional about needing crutches if you are injured. It doesn't sound like the injury will impair your ability to do the job. And I think walking in with a limp would just look weird. At least with the crutches it will be immediately obvious that you have a sprained ankle (or whatever). My two cents. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alicia64 Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 I would go with the crutches and make the other people feel at ease by saying, "of course this had to happen just as I'm meeting with you. . ." I'd make light of it, but not avoid talking about it. I'd just put a smile on my face and say essentially, "darn the luck!" Alley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orthodox6 Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 Best wishes for the interview! I would go, for definite. I once interviewed for a position when I was 8-1/2 months pregnant. Not my most beautiful time of life, to be sure. I was offered the position, and accepted it happily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jillian Posted October 29, 2013 Author Share Posted October 29, 2013 Thank you. That is what I was thinking :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klmama Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 Neither says "unprofessional." However, the crutches convey that your difficulty is temporary, which seems to be more accurate. I'd use the crutches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jillian Posted October 29, 2013 Author Share Posted October 29, 2013 Yeah it's just a sprain from a run, I will back to my old self in roughly a week for walking and normal activities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bolt. Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 I'd rather be, "Lady that hurt herself, using crutches" -- instead of, "Lady with a weird limp -- what's that about?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orthodox6 Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 I'd rather be, "Lady that hurt herself, using crutches" -- instead of, "Lady with a weird limp -- what's that about?" This is a good point. even though it would not be permitted to enquire the underlying cause in either case, owing to current laws and mores. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jillian Posted October 29, 2013 Author Share Posted October 29, 2013 I'd rather be, "Lady that hurt herself, using crutches" -- instead of, "Lady with a weird limp -- what's that about?" HAHA I love it. I will do the crutches! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildcat Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 Another vote for the crutches and making light of it. You can even joke that you sprained your ankle while dodging a zombie. :lol: (<--- that's at the 'joke', not that you badly sprained your ankle!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 Crutches definitely! It conveys, "I hurt myself temporarily, am taking care of myself, and was still able to get here and interview professionally'. Tell them outright what happened, laugh, joke, make light of it, but then drop it and don't bring it up again. Limp says "I hurt myself and am pushing beyond my limits by limping on it. I am a liability to your company". Good luck! It may actually work in your favor to have something to be remembered for. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 I would go and use the crutches or a cane, and as someone mentioned mention your recovery or injury in a lighthearted way. And...Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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