Q: My fiancée is being flown in for an interview for a reporter job with a large metro daily newspaper. I'm also a reporter. We don't expect them to just hire me to satisfy her (we work at a small daily newspaper), but should she even bring up that I'll need to find a job? Should I give a pack of clips? It seems tacky.

I don't want to jinx her, but if she does get it, I would prefer to stay in journalism. But being a newlywed, I wouldn't want to live far away either. Do I just start cold calling the suburban dailies, weeklies and specialty pubs to try to find a job? What's the best approach?

Your help would be greatly appreciated,

Nick

A: You're right. It would be tacky to send your fiancée in with a package of your clips.

She should not bring it up on her own, but should answer a question if one is put to her. It would be a little inappropriate for the newspaper to ask about her relationships, but it might come up if they talk about a potential move.

Apply on your own and get ready to hit up all the papers in the area.