Had a phone call from agency this evening saying could i go to an interview on wednesday,

So wondering the best way to excuse myself.

My boss knows i am house hunting but was a bit funny about me giving a days notice once before of a viewing, I did tell him 4 weeks ago that i was being evicted and that i would have to do some house hunting and i might not be able to give much notice of each visit.

OR i could make up some b****s**t excuse such as cracked tooth/emergency dentist.

But i know i can't do both.

I don't like my job i have given it two months and want to get out, but i would rather not be fired as it does pay more than the dole, and knowing the place they probably would fire me at no notice. Not enamoured of the micro-management, workload, lack of support, attitude, etc, let alone the traveling the cost of fuel etc, The last straw was being stuck on the M5 again.

I take it just going isn't an option? House hunting sounds good enough, then go for a bike ride (obviously)

I'd just be honest and tell them you are looking elsewhere. they can't strictly fire you for looking for another job though they might have grounds for disciplinary if they found out you were lying to them

Is there any reason why you have to give a reason? Your personal life is no concern of work. "I need Weds afternoon off, is that ok? Ta."

Is there any reason why you have to give a reason? Your personal life is no concern of work. "I need Weds afternoon off, is that ok? Ta."

an arsey micro-managing boss who will winge about not being given enough notice and that i should book 1 week in advance.

Ah, yeah. I take your point, but it's still none of their business. You need time off for "personal reasons" or a home emergency.

Phone in sick, you're not staying so don't worry about it.

BBQ chicken the night before = 24 hour sickness

Phone call Wednesday morning I have diarrhea….

you might find this useful

http://www.worksmart.org.uk/rights/am_i_allowed_time_off_to_attend

Hmm what happens when the new employer calls fro a reference? I would be honest.

tell them you're going for your monthly haemorrhoid trim

> Hmm what happens when the new employer calls fro a reference? I would be honest. <

Eh, you honestly wouldn't put your current employer down as a reference would you ?

NZCol – Member
> Hmm what happens when the new employer calls fro a reference? I would be honest. <

Eh, you honestly wouldn't put your current employer down as a reference would you ?

Not necessarily, but they will very likely contact them…

Gonna have to think up some excuses myself soon, hopefully!

Luckily, my employer will only confirm dates and times of employment (I think!)…

PS Surely if a company is worth working for they will interview you first thing in the morning or last thing in the evening. Do you want to work for (another) inflexible employer?