Interviewing for another job. How do I finagle getting the time off with out looking suspicious in my current job? I hate lying and there are only so many “last minute appointments” one would have.

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Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

I have to go meet somebody.
Stepping out for a bit.
I’ll be back in two hours, I have to take care of something.

Three examples that get the job done without lying⚡️good luck!

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Agreed. Don’t lie. It will only make you feel more guilty and you’ll break down trust. It’s none of their business.

Even if they think you’re interviewing, there’s nothing they can do or say about it. We’ve all been there, it’s just one of those things.

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If you’ve already exhausted physical, dentist, eye doctor, etc. Then lean into renovations. If your company allows WFH, I would simply say your apartment is undergoing renovations over the next few weeks and they’ll be mornings where you’re working from home. Try to keep the follow-up interviews to the morning, if possible.

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Friends/ family in town last minute, food poisoning, leak in your apartment. I’ve also for morning interview played the slept in late or forgot my laptop at home and have to run back.

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Last one is classic! 😭

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Say you’re interviewing and people will assume you’re joking.

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Diarrhea!

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Use PTO, no excuses necessary.

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