Professional advice...

[Motor Fish]

I've been secretly looking for a new job. Didn't want to tell my current employer because I was only going to leave if the right opportunity was available. Well it turns out that I'm a pretty hot commodity and several companies want me to come in for an interview. Which is great news, however, taking all this time off work is getting difficult. Time off on short notice is frowned upon.

I firmly believe in being up front and honest. But I don't want to make any "career limiting" announcements if I don't need to.

So either I need to have a talk with the boss, or I need some good excuses to skip out of work.

Whatcha think?

[fishweewee]

Protect yourself.

Do not divulge anything about your job search, unless you feel it will be mutually beneficial to do so.

If an employer got wind of what you were doing, they would feel obligated to protect their own interests (e.g., r u taking trade secrets with you, are u taking other employees with you, etc. etc) and might feel you are not being loyal.

Look out for #1.

[spence]

Yea, don't let anything on until you have another option ready to go.

-spence

[outfished]

KEEP IT TO YOURSELF!!!! Employers can get weird about things like that and you may find yourself out on your arse very quickly. Need an excuse to skip out? Car problems, contracter is coming over, medical issue(doc appointment) etc. GOOD LUCK and look before you leap!

[t.orlando]

Try and set up all your interviews on the same day, that way you can miss just one

[Motor Fish]

Took everyone's advice and kept my piehole shut. I've agreed to an interview tomorrow morning (Tuesday) at 8AM. Now I need a good excuse to give my boss. Any ideas?