I've had too many "Dr. appointments" recently. What are some other interview excuses for a nosy manager

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Dentist ongoing. Psychiatrist. I have a phantom baby and he is going to phantom school. Dog ate my deliverable.

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Tell your manager it is none of their damn business. Seriously folks have some personal boundaries.

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A1 with the most ridiculous advice - just quit and don't worry about your expenses for however long it takes you to find your next role.

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Oh man, I really do go to dr apts all of the time. Now wonder my ppd kept asking if everything was ok, but seemed like he didn't actually want to talk about my health haha

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^Manager wants to know why I need a half day in the middle of the week. There is always push back

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I feel like the consulting industry should have an open interview week. Interview and then go to the firm that makes you happy.

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"It's personal."

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Don't lie. It's unseemly. Take half a day off and do your interviews.

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I want to be home more with the wife and dog. Juggling a few different industry recruitments right now and have a few more outstanding apps

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Man up and just quit if you are unhappy

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Crashing my motorcycle and needing several surgeries and multiple "follow ups" was a good excuse for me. Just start wearing a sling to the office.

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I agree. That is why i never actually discussed anything further with the ppd. I'm able to go to dr apts and its cool. OP- one option is to claim dental work. I agree that vague lying is a really slippery slope. Also, doing it occasionally is ok, but if that is always your go to, it could ruin it for people like me

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