Time of for interview

ERJ

Hi,
just need some advice please. Fed up with my job, really need to leave. Got two interviews next week and not sure if my boss will give me the time off. My boss has been funny in the past when i have had interviews. The other person i work with is on holiday and we are not allowed to be off at the same time. Am i entitled to time off for an interview?
Thanks.

DCFC79

Ive taken holiday for interviews or id pull a sickie, as far as im aware your not allowed time off for interviews but i could be wrong

Bobl

Ok, I will answer this, although it looks like a troll question.

No, you are not entitled to time off for an interview, or any other personal reason. You can book annual leave but the company does not have to approve it.

Bobl

DCFC79 wrote: »

Ive taken holiday for interviews or id pull a sickie, as far as im aware your not allowed time off for interviews but i could be wrong

Pulling a sickie is disgusting advice - just shows your attitude to work!

DCFC79

Bobl wrote: »

Pulling a sickie is disgusting advice - just shows your attitude to work!

sorry but if it means i can get a better job that i like then so be it. I admit its not ideal but what else am i meant to do if i work monday to friday 9 till 6, i hate my current job so im looking for something else. Despite the fact i hate the job i still turn up and do what is required. Whats so bad about that ? Also in no way did i say to the OP "You must pull a sickie" the OP is able to make they're own mind up

olly300

You are only allowed time off for interviews if you are being made redundant.

Savvy_Sue

olly300 wrote: »

You are only allowed time off for interviews if you are being made redundant.

I hope you don't think I'm being picky if I say "Your employer is only obliged to give you time off work to attend interviews if you are being made redundant."

In the OP's current situation, there is no entitlement to time off for interviews. I've never been questioned, but I've usually been ready with a suitable explanation, a vague 'appointment' I have to get to.

speedbird1973

Bobl wrote: »

Pulling a sickie is disgusting advice - just shows your attitude to work!

In most circumstances I agree with you. However, if the OP wants to attend a job interview, it's the best way to do it. Can't not be approved, may not get paid, but that's not the point. I say go sick and be done with it.

~_SKY_~

I agree with the sickie idea if you can't get the time off any other way. I mean it's not like you're wanting to pull a sickie to sit around watching tv, you're going to a interview to try and make you future better - not trying to avoid work but get some kind of better job.

Good luck to you!

Mini_Bear

Hi OP im in a similar situation for you (work long hours and supervisor doesnt like time off for appointments etc).
Fortunately i dont start til 9 so have in the past arranged interviews as early as 7.30am! Prospective employers know what its like for candidates, and many favour those currently in employment rather than not (in my industry loss of knowledge and being out of the market is a big issue!!)
A colleague of mine recently handed in her notice and i had sort of guessed she was interviewing - snappy suits, shiny shoes and lots of "appointments". boss couldnt really do anything as every woman has to have lady check-ups, dentist etc.
also could you not take an extended lunch break, say you are meeting a long lost friend and would like 2 hours (and will make up the time the following day ie no lunch).
i personally prefer to interview early mornin - less time to worry etc, but could you not do after work - 6.30 interviews?
Good luck anyway and tell me what you decide to do - a sicky in my book is the VERY last resort, and not something i have ever had 2 do!!

floss2

Don't forget that sick days will probably be noted and the number passed onto a new employer via a reference.