Apr
I started a new job a few weeks ago. It became clear very swiftly it was misrepresented in a number of ways. My boss–the CEO–is a talented entrepreneur but an ineffective and disorganized manager. Morale among my colleagues–who have been very nice to me–is low. I don't think he's going to change.
I've been recruited for another job that seems superior for me. We've had two phone interviews and now they want me to spend a day in their out-of-town headquarters meeting senior management.
I know my current boss is going to hate my being out for a day, and I can't take a vacation day yet. I'm thinking of “I'm sick” or having an unspecified “family emergency.” Normally, I hate lying–and I’ll make up the work missed–but I’ve to get out of here and create some sort of excuse. Any suggestions?
Answer:
Don't give an excuse that can be checked out (court cases are public record!!).
Go with the family situation.
I think you must have gotten the job that my daughter had until she quit last month!! She didn't tell why she had to take a day off. She just told them she needed the day off and that was all. She found another job; went in to give 2 weeks notice and the CEO got so ticked off he told her to go right then!! She was then able to let the new employer she could start immediately.
Turns out the old company had a high turn over in hiring because of the CEOs ineptness. People were bored and tired of his not knowing what & how to run a business.
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Tell them that you’ve to appear in court — for a child custody case — or something like that. Let them know in advance and it won't look bad.
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making excuses is always such a good choice………………
try being honest, explain your concerns and your need for the time off. you may need to reschedule your trip based on the needs of your current employer but the prospective employer would expect the same courtesy if you worked for them. you obviously are in a professional position so act the part.
if you lie (sorry, make up an excuse) and you decide not to take the new position then what? what if your current employer learns of your deception? how do you think the prospective employer will feel about someone in your position telling a little lie?
give your employer the respect of his position and the courtesy of being honest. whether you think you will be successful in your current position or not you owe it to your employer to be honest about your concerns and your plans for the future.
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Your employer isn’t your mom, and doesn't need to know the specific reasons for your needing a day off. Be honest - you have a pressing personal matter (the interview) that needs to be addressed and it's not possible to do it at any other time (weekend/evening).
If asked what the situation is, simply say that it is important for you to take care of this now. You’re waiting on the office to confirm an appointment and will immediately let everyone know when you’ll need to be out. If you are comfortable, you can also ask when in the next two weeks would NOT be a good time to be away for a day. Then let your future potential employer know. If they’re any good, they’ll appreciate that you have planned in advance, and are working with your current company to make sure everything is covered.