Interviewing while having a current job
So I have been looking at options to leave my current job and about 2 weeks ago I called in "sick" to go to other interviews and the company that I interviewed at wants me to come in again. I recently had to take another day off unrelated to the interview.
Is it weird for me to take another day off to interview? What should i say to my current company? What should i say to the prospective company? Keep in mind that both companies are boutique firms and are flexible. What is the best course of action?
Rookie mistake my man. "Dentist appointment" then you gotta go back for fillings. And my dentist "doesn't like to numb both sides of the mouth in a day" so I have to go back multiple times sometimes...
Why is everyone avoiding the matter at hand? Speak with your current employer about your situation. They’ll understand and won’t be shocked when you suddenly tell them you’re out.
I would advise against this. I had a friend who did this and was fired shortly thereafter.
The right move is to come up with believable excuses (Dentist, Car Issues, DMV, etc) or take personal days.
But if you’re applying to other jobs, that means you want to leave.
When does the talk come about leaving?
It’s not better to be transparent about your current situation?
Can anyone advise. Thanks.
In theory, yes. But risk (passed promotions, lower compensation or bonus, or chance of employment termination) is not worth the reward (?) of your employer knowing that you want to leave.
I seriously hope you are trolling.
Speaking with your current employer about your desire to leave is a great way to get fired within the week. The time to talk about leaving is when you have an offer in hand and are actually leaving. The 2-4 weeks of "notice" you give when you quit is your transparency.