call in sick?

kwilliams386
kwilliams386 Posts: 156 Member
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So I have been looking for a new job since I cannot stand sitting all day staring at the computer twiddling my thumbs. Well, I called in sick last weekend because I got an interview. I have 2 more interviews on wednesday. I was going to request the day off, but I am not sure under what reason, and if I have to give a reason for taking a personal day without pay. Then, What if my boss denies me that day off? What would you do?

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  • MeeshyBW
    MeeshyBW Posts: 382 Member
    Pull a sicky so long as your job is not on the line.

    I know you don't want to work there but the last thing you want is to go for an interview, not get the position and then end up with no job.
  • terrie_k
    terrie_k Posts: 406 Member
    Depends on your job, where I work, they can't ask why you need the day off if you take a personal, vacation or volunteer day.. but, if you are "sick" they have all the right to ask for a note.
  • lynda3y9
    lynda3y9 Posts: 62 Member
    say you have to go in for some tests from the doc... or something to do with your period...if the boss is male, that is usually enough to have them stop asking questions :-) ..menopause was great for that.....everything out of whack so works well :-)

    ...and good luck on the interviews!
  • kwilliams386
    kwilliams386 Posts: 156 Member
    Depends on your job, where I work, they can't ask why you need the day off if you take a personal, vacation or volunteer day.. but, if you are "sick" they have all the right to ask for a note.
    Interesting.. good to know. I am not sure what the policy is here. I understand wanting a note for a sick day if you are getting paid for it.
  • DrBentonQuest
    DrBentonQuest Posts: 151
    Keep in mind that most company policies allow you to use sick leave for immediate family as well. If you don't have kids [which are cesspools of disease and terribly easy excuses for sick days], you could say that a parent or sibling has an appointment and will need someone to drive him or her there and back.

    Of course, you're lying. So don't grow a conscience.
  • Gary_AquaMan
    Gary_AquaMan Posts: 52 Member
    I wouldn't call in sick to go on an interview. Too many things can go wrong. You can ask for the time off for personal reasons. If you need to, explain the circumstances to the potential future employer and that you need to arrange for the time off for the interview so that you can give your current employee proper notice for the time off. The potential employer should appreciate your honesty and it shows that you would be the type of employee that would respect an employere. If that potential employers doesn't see it that way...I wouldn't want to work for them. I have had future employers, respect my request and schedule off hour interviews. Honesty is the best policy, although you should not have to tell your current employer what your "personal" needs are. IMHO
  • kwilliams386
    kwilliams386 Posts: 156 Member
    Thanks for the replies. I really don't want to lie. I don't have any more sick leave to take, and to be honest I would feel bad getting paid for the day anyway. I just want to have to day off, and not tell my employer why. I wanted to do an off hour interview but I work so many hours and the other job site is so far that it would have to be about 8pm.
  • Gary_AquaMan
    Gary_AquaMan Posts: 52 Member
    Thanks for the replies. I really don't want to lie. I don't have any more sick leave to take, and to be honest I would feel bad getting paid for the day anyway. I just want to have to day off, and not tell my employer why. I wanted to do an off hour interview but I work so many hours and the other job site is so far that it would have to be about 8pm.
    You're welcome. Doesn't hurt to ask for personal time or see if you can work compensating time for the time off. Just insist that it is "personal." One of my interviews was in the evening; if you have enough to offer then the potential employer might just do it. Hope it works out.
  • JusticeGirl25
    JusticeGirl25 Posts: 703 Member
    I don't have enough sick time to even call off sick!

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