What excuses have you used to leave for an interview that is not a “doc appointment”?

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“I have an appointment and will be out from X to X” Don’t have to say anything else or go into detail

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Exactly. You don’t owe them an explanation about your personal life. We work such long hours that it’s fine for you to take a couple big hours here and there without a detailed excuse.

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During non-WFH times I would try and schedule them either early in morning or late in afternoon and could provide tons of excuses (doctor, dentist, car repair, etc.)

During WFH I just put a private event and usually no one tries to schedule over it.

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Methadone treatment.

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Fertility clinic appointment

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1. Erectile disfunction consultation
2. "Afternoon delight"

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"Private appointment"
"Car appointment"
"Family appointment"

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Pick up family from airport or just say “I’m unavailable at this time”

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“I just don’t feel like working this afternoon” 😎

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Meeting a friend I haven't seen in awhile for a late/early lunch

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Just "I have an appointment" or "I have a personal matter I need to take care of." No need to expound on it any more than that. If they ask what it is, just say, "sorry, it's pretty personal but I'll be back by X:XX."

Will be “offline” from x to x. Worked for me!

“Busy”

I have another meeting

I just block off my calendar? Hit the Skype do not disturb feature and go on my merry way

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