Pls nlers, how best can one request for permission from his/her current employer to go for another job interview without putting the current job at stake. This is so u dont lose the job incase the new job doesn't work out. In my case now, using sickness as an excuse is not an option. Pls do you advice I tell them what exactly I'm going for. As an employer, would you gladly grant your employee permission to go for another job interview?

I'm in your shoes... Patiently waiting for brilliant answers

It all depends on the employer.is He/she a selfish or jealous type?

in my best opinion its not advisable to take such permission, its sound as putting his/her work to jeopardy while going for another job interview, Meanwhile an employer who wants to sack a staff will not tell it to his/her face (only the harsh one will do that), instead give one excuse or the other to stop him/her from coming again. So its better to look for another excuse. Thats just the best i can say. I hope it helps

What a colleague did one time::
He arranged for someone to call our boss, to inform him that his grandfather just died (the grandfather has been dead for years), and they needed him to come for a short urgent family meeting.

Well, it worked..

davide470: What a colleague did one time::
He arranged for someone to call our boss, to inform him that his grandfather just died (the grandfather has been dead for years), and they needed him to come for a short urgent family meeting.

Well, it worked..

Was about to say that or, you could pretend you received a call from your widowed aunt's child that your aunt just slumped. And she's the one accomodating you.
You fit fake small cry sef.

Some employers could be merciless. If u like die n resurrect,some don't care. My previous employer will deduct from your salary even if you are sickkk or admitted in the hospital. Some employers ehhhh....

Realculture: It all depends on the employer.is He/she a selfish or jealous type?

My employer is a very nice person but I wouldn't take that for granted cos i think if i tell him I want to go for another job interview it'll sound kinda rude to him

davide470: What a colleague did one time::
He arranged for someone to call our boss, to inform him that his grandfather just died (the grandfather has been dead for years), and they needed him to come for a short urgent family meeting.

Well, it worked..

hmmm...makes brain o. But on a 2nd thought, I dont really wanna frame up sickness or death of anyone. Just looking for a more decent excuse. Thanks all d same