Between my work schedule and my school schedule there is no other possible thing I could do. I couldn't be vauge and tell my current employer that I have an appointment.
2006-10-06 05:11:15 · 12 answers · asked by Maitreyi 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
If it was for a better job, then I definately would♥
2006-10-06 05:15:21 · answer #1 · answered by ♥USMCwife♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Calling in sick, although ethically wrong, is morally accepted. If this is a great job prospect that will earn you more money and give you more time and is something that you want to do, you should call in sick, or just ask for a half day off.
I've done it before and have never been found out. The only way that they are going to find out is if you tell them. You're sick, so what? Have you called in sick before? If so, has it been several times? If so, THAT'S what will reflect badly upon you, not calling in sick once. CYA anyway though, switch shifts with a coworker and don't tell them that you have an interview. Tell them something like you started your period and your cramps are terrible and you've bled through your work clothes and it's between laundry day, the only thing that you have clean is not approriate for work. No decent-minded person would say no to that. Don't tell your boss that though, that's way too much info for them. Being sick is good enough for them.
When you go to your interview, they will think that you have a day off. Don't tell them that you called in sick to your other job. The interviewer is none the wiser. Also, when the interviewer asks about calling your job as a reference, request that they do so only if they are 100% that they are going to hire you. Because you do not want to make a tense work environment with your supervisor if he thinks that you are going to leave and end up not going. Most employers respect that wish.
Good luck at your interview!
2006-10-06 12:39:19 · answer #2 · answered by Summer 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, I would. This is what most people do. You want to look for a new job, but you can't let your current employer know (b/c if he found out you'd probably get fired and you don't want to get fired before you have lined up a new job). The interviewer doesn't need to know you called in sick.
2006-10-06 14:20:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would not call my current employer to say that I am sick so that I could go on an interview.
You would be well within your rights to let your employer know that you might need to extend a lunch hour, and go on your interview then. If you called in sick and then didn't get the job, it might reflect badly on you if it were discovered.
2006-10-06 12:15:39 · answer #4 · answered by m27jean 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Call in and simply use your leave time. You don't have to give a reason (there are laws that protect your privacy), so you don't have to say you're sick. Just explain that you won't be in that day due to an appointment. You have that right.
2006-10-06 12:27:59 · answer #5 · answered by godiva 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let me put it this way: If you tell one lie then in subsequent situations/questioning (if any) you have to put forward some more lies to cover-up the first one.
Today I discovered that one of our employees appeared for an interview for getting job in Police department (sub-inspector post). I have no problem for anyone to get a better prospect and would be ready to write testimonial for them in support of their getting better jobs. What annoyed me was that very recently I gave him some additional responsibilities by way of new customer accounts, which I could have easily avoided if the info was given to me. Now what will happen is that if that guy gets to move out to new job then my current customers would be confused as to why new accounts were given to him. That guy unnecessarily put himself in bad book by way of hiding information (though not lying).
Hope you would get the point and refrain from misleading your employer. Happy job surfing!!
2006-10-06 12:35:26 · answer #6 · answered by Hafiz 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Prospective employers will be more impressed with you if you explain your scheduling problems and ask them to work with you. This will show work ethic.
2006-10-06 12:20:10 · answer #7 · answered by jplrvflyer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I most certainly would, you must think of yourself, and what is going to be beneficial to you. If i did not have the availability of personal time off. Good luck on the job interview. God bless.
2006-10-06 12:19:57 · answer #8 · answered by ? 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. Your integrity is more important. Reschedule to a lunch hour and let your supervisor know you'll be late due to personal reasons.
2006-10-06 12:17:39 · answer #9 · answered by MovetoLatinAmerica 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell 'em you have "girl" problems, and it's really messy. They probably won't ask for any more details.
2006-10-06 15:45:08 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋