Time off for interview

Bassmansam · 7 Dec 2015 at 10:49

So, a few weeks ago my manager left for a new place. Last week she emailed me about a job suited to me there so i sent her my Cv. Today i found out they want to interview me Weds morning. Shall i just say to my current manager i want weds morning half day and give no more info such as, got dentist/gp appointment. Haven't been in this position before so just wondered what others have done in similiar situations.

Bassmansam · 7 Dec 2015 at 11:04

Just asked for a the morning off with no further info other than sorry for short notice. Now if someone asks me casually what i am doing i will just say gp appointment.

Bassmansam · 7 Dec 2015 at 11:09

Cosimo said:
Take as half a day's leave, urgent business to sort out. I don't see the point of lying about it.

Yeah thats what i did, its just that people have the habit of then casually asking what you are doing ln your days off. Don't want to slip up

Bassmansam · 7 Dec 2015 at 11:36

Clov!s said:
Unless it's your manager asking, tell them to mind their own business.

Yep will do. Dress code is quite casual here so i will take a change lf clothes and change after the interview, otherwise its obvious as to where i have been

Bassmansam · 7 Dec 2015 at 14:51

Liquidfox said:
Be careful, your previous manager likely has a clause in her contract stating that she can't entice staff along with her for a period of so many months. If you do decide to go for it ensure that your new employer is aware of this before jumping ship. Your current employer could well take the new one to court about it.

If thats the case and she did have a clause i don't think she would be trying to get me a job. Not worth the potential hassle for her. Not sure if this matters but i wouldn't be working under her as its a different department. She has told me about the job and forwarded my cv on.