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How can one get a new job if they cant take off work ?

I work full time. My job requires a 2 week notice in order to be out. Calling in gets you an unexcused absense. X amount leads to write up.
So how the heck am I supposed to interview for new jobs?

A prospective employer isn't gonna wait 2 weeks for me to interview. They are gonna select the available person.

If I call in for every job interview I get, I'm gonna be fired before I can land a new one馃様
SW-User Best Comment
Most companies recognize that if you're employed full time, it's difficult to show up during working hours.

Explain to whomever you're interviewing with that you really are interested in the job they're offering but you don't feel it's ethical to take time away from your current employer to interview with another company. Ask them if there's any way they can schedule you either early in the morning or after 5 (or whatever hours you're available to meet). Doing that shows them you're serious about working, you're responsible, and you're a reliable employee.
iamnikki31-35, F
@SW-User thank u
SW-User
@iamnikki You're welcome. 馃檪 Good luck! I hope you get the job you want.

Salix7546-50, F
Let me guess... you're in the US?
jackson55M
Do you have vacation days? Take a couple.
iamnikki31-35, F
@jackson55 right but like i stated...need a 2 week notice before i can take off
jackson55M
@iamnikki Do you need a two week notice for a sick day?
iamnikki31-35, F
@jackson55 yep. It wont be excused so it WILL count against you. It's ridiculous. My coworker had a doctor's note and still got written up
AnonymartyrM
Contact the union. if you are not on a union, contact the Board of Labor.
SW-User
Ask for vacation days or what harry says馃榿馃槉
Best of luck 馃 馃崁馃憤
I know people that have gone to interviews on their lunch break. Most people I know take 4 hours of vacation time and work half the day.
iamnikki31-35, F
@SooperSarah my lunch is only 30 mins. Also even for a half day off, need a 2 week notice..
kayoshin36-40, M
Technically you'll only get a write up the first time so there's that.
MrAboo36-40, M
Definitely a slave trade situation. I think you should try anyway
Bluesky5261-69, M
if you land a good job,then just quit,leave,it's not right,but you have to think of yourself,

 
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