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Any suggestions on how this can be done? I have to schedule a couple interviews shortly. Things are looking hectic at work, and I'm kind of unsure how to plan all this...
One is in Washington and another is in Louisiana. Obviously, this will involve some flying. Do employers ever accommodate folks who are currently working by conducting interviews on the weekend? Would it be outrageous to ask? I have tons of banked days, so I could take a day off without a problem.
Would it be silly to simply leave my job? I've been getting tons of bites from around the country, so I'm relatively satisfied with my chances of finding something. I would probably expand my search a bit as well.
Have you talked to them? Do they know you are coming from another state?
You might just have to ask your work for the time off. I did this for the most part, one place I applied at saw I was in another state and we scheduled a phone interview. I tried to do things like interview on Mondays/Fridays and would also just fly in, interview, then fly back (when possible).
That could take someone years if they are barely making it and are looking for a better job to improve their pay/quality of life.
Huh? Did you read the OP? He has a job and is just looking for new prospects. If he ups and leaves his current job, he could face financial hardships should the new job not come through. Isn't it a good idea if he stays until he has a firm offer?
As for saving, you would be surprised how much people can save if they really tried. Americans waste a lot of money on silly stuff.
Huh? Did you read the OP? He has a job and is just looking for new prospects. If he ups and leaves his current job, he could face financial hardships should the new job not come through. Isn't it a good idea if he stays until he has a firm offer?
As for saving, you would be surprised how much people can save if they really tried. Americans waste a lot of money on silly stuff.
I have more than enough to not worry. I definitively did not max out my standard of living relative to my income. I was actually toying with the idea of taking three months off to travel the country, but maybe that can wait.
Even if something didn't materialize, there's all kinds of side projects and gigs to keep me busy. Folks are always needing little projects taken care of.
Fly out on a Thursday night for a Friday interview. Just take Friday off from your job. Tell them you are taking a long weekend. You are
You can also interview on Monday morning and fly in over the weekend. Then catch a Monday evening flight and be back at work Tuesday. The issue here is that you will need to allow enough time Monday to catch your flight, else you miss it.
I'd try to arrange the Monday interview at the employer closest to the airport. I'd also advise if possible flying Southwest, since they allow changes w/o a fee simply due to the change. You pay the fare difference, but not the $150 charge tacked on just to make a change. That way, should your interview run late, you need not worry about additional fees on top of airfare.
I have more than enough to not worry. I definitively did not max out my standard of living relative to my income. I was actually toying with the idea of taking three months off to travel the country, but maybe that can wait.
Even if something didn't materialize, there's all kinds of side projects and gigs to keep me busy. Folks are always needing little projects taken care of.
I wouldn't leave without a job just because employers may think you have been fired. My advice is to just schedule them back to back as much as possible and make it seem like seem like you are taking a long weekend.
I wouldn't leave without a job just because employers may think you have been fired. My advice is to just schedule them back to back as much as possible and make it seem like seem like you are taking a long weekend.
This is probably a good idea. I guess I'll stick with it and make time to interview, taking a long weekend.
I was shocked by the number of available jobs though. I haven't seen things like this in many years. I guess the economy really is improving
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