I find myself in the job market after 15 years and have a question: What to do about pre planned and paid for vacation while job hunting? Obviously I will go if I don't yet have a new job, but what if I am hired? How do I handle this?

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Take it. The job hunt will most likely last a lot longer than expected and it might not even matter. I wouldn't even mention it until I have a job offer in writing if it were to conflict. At that point they want you and are often accepting of an upcoming trip if it's not something crazy like a month.

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Only 4 days! And you’re right, the job hunt is taking a lot longer than I expected. I feel like who knows when I’ll be offered a position so might as well live my life as planned.

If you get to the point where they’re offering you the role or asking when you could start, then you could use that as an opening to discuss your travel plans. You can also discuss whether or not you’re willing to cancel them if the job requires.

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If you do land a job before the vacation, I would tell them you have a prior commitment that you can't change and will need to be gone from (start date to end date), but will be available other than that time and you're excited to start with them. Refuse to give more details (it's none of their business).

You've been on the job for 15 years and job hunting is stressful. You'll be much more refreshed and better able to start your new job if you take that time to reset. Be sure to build in a 2-day cushion to get back, rest, and unpack so you can really start it refreshed.

Hiring processes are long and start dates are generally flexible. Don't miss out on that time with family/friends/self care because it's time you can never get back.

Best wishes on the job search!

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