How should I ask for time off work to go to an interview?

[Electricute]

i Just started with a company, and am reluctant asking for time off because of it, im interested in a new job, but don't want to lose my existing job if i don't get the new one. so what do i say to my boss so i can go to an interview for a dif job?

[deep]

Just tell them the truth. I guarantee you'll get more than enough time off. ;)

Seriously, you just need to disguise it as a doctor's appointment (or other similar appt). If you need to travel or need several hours, you'd better call in sick.

[Kohanz]

Discretely.

[Yaowsers]

Tell them you are sick. How difficult is that?

[gei]

i Just started with a company, and am reluctant asking for time off because of it, im interested in a new job, but don't want to lose my existing job if i don't get the new one. so what do i say to my boss so i can go to an interview for a dif job?

Um wtf? Ever heard of a dentist appointment or something like that?

[bleeet]

lol yea good question

[wasserkool]

Usually an interview last 1~2 hours max. So you can just say you need to go during that period for an dental appointment or doctor's appointment. After you are done, come back to work.

[phomp]

Funeral to attend, doctors appointment, sick day..


you can come up with something... :twisted:

[Dragon120]

i Just started with a company, and am reluctant asking for time off because of it, im interested in a new job, but don't want to lose my existing job if i don't get the new one. so what do i say to my boss so i can go to an interview for a dif job?

Just to be clear:
So you just started your new job and now you're looking again?

If the appointment is in the afternoon, just tell them you don't feel well and will take the rest of the day off.

If it's in the morning, just like every posters said, doctor's appt, dentist's appt, funeral, etc.

[MS_Project]

Complicated situation.

You just got hired to a company. And still have other jobs interviews going on and trying to pick the best one eh?

[direct-x]

Do like I do, schedule an early morning interview (say 9am ish). Make up some excuse that you are running late and will be in later. The only thing that gets complicated for me is pulling a "Superman" when I am done. My work environment is jeans and polos, so showing up after the interview in a suit is definately a no-no.

I often try to find some public restroom and try as much as possible not to touch anything while I change my clothes, not the easiest thing to do. People often look at you funny when you go in the restroom in a suit, and come out in jeans.

Anyhow this plan has never failed me before.

Worst case, take a sick day.

[Electricute]

Complicated situation.

You just got hired to a company. And still have other jobs interviews going on and trying to pick the best one eh?

yes, got a decent job, but not something i would want to do for a while. i had also applied to somewhere else at the same time, but never heard anything until now.


i just didn't want to skip half a day on a doc's appointment, in my 2nd week of work

[Dragon120]

yes, got a decent job, but not something i would want to do for a while. i had also applied to somewhere else at the same time, but never heard anything until now.


i just didn't want to skip half a day on a doc's appointment, in my 2nd week of work

I don't get it, then why did you accept your current job offer then if that's not what you want to do? And besides, you still have pending interview...

[Shaner]

I don't get it, then why did you accept your current job offer then if that's not what you want to do? And besides, you still have pending interview...

Because sometimes you have to take a job you don't want in order to pay the bills. Not everybody has the luxury of waiting until their ideal job comes along.

[stevethewheel]

You can ask for the time off as 'personal business that I have to take care of'.

It will be clear that whatever personal business you have, it is none of your boss's business. Your tone of voice and the look on your face should make it clear that you would rather not talk about it...because it is deeply personal.

[Dragon120]

No no no, I don't mean it that way...of course you have to work to pay bills-just like the rest of us.

My question was more directed into why accepting a new job (instead of staying at the old one) and also, pending interviews. Of course, given the old job had issues or what-not.

[whampoa]

OP have a valid reason, potential employer looked very favorably if you currently employed no matter how short of a period you're in.

In this situation, the job seeker held all the card. Since you're not that desperate to say and do anything.

Since you're more relax, they might see you as well assure and very confident of yourself.

Now get that doctor's note and you're in heaven. Go tiger!

[DualSoul]

OP have a valid reason, potential employer looked very favorably if you currently employed no matter how short of a period you're in.

In this situation, the job seeker held all the card. Since you're not that desperate to say and do anything.

Since you're more relax, they might see you as well assure and very confident of yourself.

Now get that doctor's note and you're in heaven. Go tiger!

I would not look very favourably on someone who I just hired already looking for different work.

[Dragon120]

I would not look very favourably on someone who I just hired already looking for different work.

Absolutely agree...that's what I was trying to say.

Stability/retention is crucial because they don't want to waste their resources on you if knowing you'll be looking for a job so soon. They rather hired the next best candidate or keep looking.

[importpsycho]

I was in same situation last week
called in sick, went to interview
after interview, stopped by a doctor and said I seemed to have stomach flue, he said it's fine, asked for a note, he wrote me one no problem.
showed up next day with doctor's note and problem solved

[SamInfinity]

I would not look very favourably on someone who I just hired already looking for different work.

Yup! OP needs to be careful if the other job is in the same field. If the work he/she does consists of a tight-knit network of companies, then I'd tread carefully.

[Dragon120]

I was in same situation last week
called in sick, went to interview
after interview, stopped by a doctor and said I seemed to have stomach flue, he said it's fine, asked for a note, he wrote me one no problem.
showed up next day with doctor's note and problem solved

No offense to you in anyway but I have not submitted a doctor's note for work ever since I started my career...there's no need to show nor ask for a doctor's note...everyone's an adult, not like it's high school again. Unless you're sick for 7-consecutive days or how many days per company policy.

[Electricute]

how does this not make sense?

i just graduated from university, so i applied to various positions, one position was recommended to me by my proffesor, so i went to the interview and got the job. Its not a career or long term job, theres no room to move up. but it pays the bills and its something to do, plus gain more experience.

new potential employer contacts me and asks to get together for an interview, but i've already started my job and the first company, but I'd rather have the new job because bigger company better pay, more benfits etc...

but if i don't get the new job, then im content having my current job, no stress to worry about and also gives them a reason to pay me more.


i guess i'll schedule an early interview, and come into work late.

[Dragon120]

how does this not make sense?

i just graduated from university, so i applied to various positions, one position was recommended to me by my proffesor, so i went to the interview and got the job. Its not a career or long term job, theres no room to move up. but it pays the bills and its something to do, plus gain more experience.

new potential employer contacts me and asks to get together for an interview, but i've already started my job and the first company, but I'd rather have the new job because bigger company better pay, more benfits etc...

but if i don't get the new job, then im content having my current job, no stress to worry about and also gives them a reason to pay me more.


i guess i'll schedule an early interview, and come into work late.


LOL...in this case, it's your first job...then by all means go for the interview. I was under the impression you were at least several years into your career...nevermind.

Goodluck.

[mxhp00]

It's pretty clear that you haven't lied before in your life.

Now's a good time to start :cheesygri