Hi Everyone,
I'm currently a temp at the company I work for. This company is closing in a few months.
I have a great relationship with my boss. I told him that I've been working with a recruiter to find a job. The primary issue was that the locations weren't working out. But, this week they presented me with an opportunity I don't want to pass up. I have an interview in another city next week, and will need the day off to go.
My position was supposed to have lasted for 3 months, and I've been there for 2 years. My boss has been consistent in letting me know ahead of time what to expect concerning the contract renewal. I do not want to lie to him about why I will need time off.
I've asked friends and gotten mixed advice on this issue. I figure the MT community will know best.
Is it inappropriate or unprofessional to ask for time off to go to an interview? If so, how do I get the time I need without compromising the trust I have?
Contracting
Having been in that world, I have had various reactions from boss's on this:
Three companies, TO A MAN, wanted me to tell them when I'd be leaving for an interview. They would wish me luck, answer career questions, let me take interview phone calls in their offices; all while delivering brilliant results (which had something to do with it). My current company is laying off and moving jobs to another state (me being in the "another state!"). People are being very open about their job search.
Healthstream fired me two weeks into a one month contract, despite the results.
It sounds like they've been awesome to you.
My advice is this: Don't rub it in the boss's face. Tell him you need time off, and gauge the reaction. It's about the relationship you have with the manager. He sounds like he's been AWESOME to you!
That's just me; i've been a contractor.
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Yes he has been awesome to me. I've had some very bad experiences with other companies also. This is the first time I've been treated like a person and not "one of them". Thanks for the advice.