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Do you plan to have children?

Sample answers:

  1. No.
  2. Having children is a consideration for me. But if I ever do decide to have children, it would not be for some time. I have no plans to leave this job just as I start to make meaningful contributions.
  3. My career is very important to me and I want to do the best job I can for this company. If I ever plan to decide to have children, I would not let it detract from my work. 
  4. I am not quite sure I understand what you are getting at. Would you please explain to me how this issue is relevant to the position?
  5. The question makes me uncomfortable. I would really rather not answer it.