Time off from work

[sarasota]

I need to take a couple of days off, at different times, for job interviews. A short while ago my employer suspected I was looking, but I denied it. I’ll probably come up with an emergency for one and call in sick for the other. While I would rather not lie, if I told the truth that would be the end of my job or things could be made very difficult for me - at least that is the way I see it. I had thought about asking for a personal day for the second interview, but if I were denied, I would refuse to miss the interview. It’s all a risk any way I look at it, but it is taking the least risky way I am concerned with. I see no other alternatives, but thought I would seek some suggestions. If any of these potential employers call to confirm my current employment, the cats out-of-the-bag. My first interview is next week.

Thanks in advance

 

[WhaWhaWha]

You're leaving anyway. Deduct the needed time off from your vacation. Better yet, go on vacation and use the time to job blitz. This is the best season for job hunting. More miserable people quitting high paying jobs in February than any other time of the year.

Good Luck.

 

[sarasota]

...Better yet, go on vacation and use the time to job blitz. ...
Good Luck.

Thanks for the help.

I did take my vacation last month for interviews and that's when the boss got upset and asked me. I'll figure it all out. Just seemed best to get any additional ideas if there were any.

 

[hambone]

Your new prospective employers may be willing to meet you after hours.

 

[Stagg]

I am in the exact same boat right now. I have a few interviews lined up and it's difficult to come up with reasons for going. So far I have been to a "Dr's Appt", The "Dentist", I've been "sick", and next I think I'm going to have "problems with my cable". The trick is to try and keep everything spread out so it doesn't seem so obvious. Think of it as a marathon and not a sprint to finding that right job.

 

[sarasota]

... The trick is to try and keep everything spread out so it doesn't seem so obvious. Think of it as a marathon and not a sprint to finding that right job.

Sound advice, but in this situation I am unable to space them out. They are ten days apart. Couldn't schedule them for evenings or weekends either. I'll try the docs time after next.

Thanks everyone for the input. I appreciate it.

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