How can I maneuver getting another day off so I can make it to an interview with Cintas?
I recently had two interviews with Cintas literally 2 days apart where I used my poor old aging mother as an excuse to get the time off. The first interview excuse was to accompany her to a doctor's appointment and the second interview excuse was to take her back for a check-up. The first and second round of interviews went well and I’m excited because so far the job opportunity looks promising. I’ve been asked to meet with the regional manager next week, but am not sure how I would ask for more time off work without making my current boss suspicious. The only time I can Cintas can meet with me is literally mid-day so I can’t ask for a late start or early release. What do you think should be my 3rd time off excuse?
While I never recommend using non-confirmable excuses, your boss might accept an extended lunch break if you can convince him you will make up the lost time during the same "pay period". Be careful because your boss may begin to feel that he doesn't need you if you miss too much time.
Don't you think your post can be read by your employer or potential employers. I certainly. Would not hire you knowing you are constantly coming up with lies. You will use excuses at every job.
Your cutting it close Jesse. Don't you have a sick day or floating holiday you can use. If Cintas calls you back for another interview after this you may need to tell them your only available on the weekend. Good Luck though!
Oooo, that's a tough one! Honestly, I think you should continue to use the mom as an excuse, especially since your interview is next week. Don't go into specifics or apologize - just state it as fact and move on. I feel like if you go overboard with explanations, your boss will DEFINITELY get suspicious. Let us know what ends up happening!
Jesse,
I wish you well with the new opportunity but if you had days available to use for your time off then you are under no obligation to explain why you need to take the time. It is your time to use. I understand not wanting to lose your current job why you are pursuing your next one. Saying you need the time off to deal with a personal matter would have been both better and honest because now if something actually happens to your Mom how are you going to explain it..