I recently took a job and I don't like it. My boss made me believe it would be much different than it really is. I've been applying for other jobs. How do I tell her I need time off for an interview?
2006-12-03 14:59:51 · 11 answers · asked by Kristy H 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
You never tell your current employer you are looking for a new job. You tell them you have a new job when you land it, and that you are leaving.
The reason you don't do this is because you give your employer the opportunity to dump you and find somebody else. Then what if the new job prospect falls through? You get screwed doubly. You are under no obligation to tell your current employer about your job hunting. Don't do it.
When you resign your position, if your current employer values you highly enough, they may counter-offer in an effort to keep you. Personally, I never accept a counter-offer. The reason is, no matter what they say, next time a layoff round comes up, guess what? You're at the top of the list.
2006-12-03 15:07:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should not tell your boss that you are looking for a new job. Your best bet is to schedule your interviews for when you are not working, or at least try to set them for the end (or beginning)of your work day so you don't need to take an entire day off of work. As far as what to tell your boss, just say you have an appointment you need to keep and leave it at that. No need to mention any other jobs until you give your 2 weeks notice.
Good luck on the job hunt.
2006-12-03 15:04:59 · answer #2 · answered by MELISSA B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I were you, I wouldn't tell my boss anything about quiting before I had actually gotten another job - then you do the whole two weeks notice routine.
Seriously, you don't want to put your well being in your boss' hands. Giving them the knowledge that you're going to be leaving could open up doors that you would rather stay closed. Try to schedule interviews when you're not supposed to be at work. If a prospective workplace won't accommodate something as simple as this, then they're probably not who you want to be working for anyway.
2006-12-03 15:04:02 · answer #3 · answered by vedelan 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am in the same situation. I think that you should just say that you have a personal appointment and not that you have an Interview.
You don't want to give all the facts to your boss until you have a job in hand.
2006-12-03 15:01:11 · answer #4 · answered by Stareyes 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Mgmt 101 its about the people, if you cannot be honest to your boss cuz you dont know how s/he'd react then take precautions. I believe every boss should understand and support your decision without prejudice. If possible, try to schedule interviews on your time off or after work.
2006-12-03 15:09:44 · answer #5 · answered by monreve_2000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you tell her you need time off for an interview she'll show you the door and tell you not to bother coming back.
2006-12-03 15:02:53 · answer #6 · answered by Joanne B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would not tell her. You need to keep your income current and she may let you go. Schedule interviews at times you can go, or take time off.
2006-12-03 15:09:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
just tell your boss you have some personal stuff you need to take care of and you will not be in that day.if the boss ask what kind. say" it`s personal and you are not going to say at this time.
2006-12-03 15:15:58 · answer #8 · answered by alleykhad607 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't. Your probably not allowed to take time off (unpaid, sick etc) to look for another job.
2006-12-03 15:02:18 · answer #9 · answered by Eagles 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you face your boss and open your mouth speak what youwant to say ,is the best thing for you to do.
2006-12-03 15:05:32 · answer #10 · answered by archiemedes p 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋