I work at the office on a full-time basis but I’ve been offered an interview elsewhere and I have no idea how I’m meant to attend. If I was WFH then it’d be easy to slip off for a couple of hours but I can’t do that when working in the office. Has anyone got any ideas on how I can attend interviews?

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Simple, you have a “doctors appointment” you need to go to.

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How many doctors appointments can someone take in a 3 month period? Hopefully I won't need it but what about if I need 5-10 interviews before landing a new role

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A PTO day for a role that isn't a guarantee feels like a bit of a waste if I don't end up getting the job. I'll see if they can accommodate an early/late interviewing in the future

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Migraine, you have a migraine. I also get a migraine when I just so happen to have another interview scheduled. Weird coincidence, that. Good luck at your interview!

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Depending on your age and gender, you can make up something that requires frequent doctor visits lol. Or line up the interviews back to back for a week and tell them you got Covid.

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I'm thinking "appointment" with no further explanation. It could be for a doctor, lawyer, parole officer, or infertility clinic. None of their business. If need be, offer to make up the time. Or use vacation time. Of course they aren't going to be happy about you searching out other jobs, but they should expect it when people are trying to gain more experience and move up the ladder.

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