The Best Way to Lie to Your Job?
Ok...so I am in a bit of a conundrum here, and could use any and all advice and suggestions that you peeps might offer...
I am an employee of Kelly Services. In February, I got a 2 month assignment working reception at a company that was in the process of phasing out the front desk in their old building. Some six months later, I am still here...but, as some of you might know, Mario and I are moving on the 6th. A little under 2 weeks ago, I told my job that I was moving, and although I would be willing to commute, my rent is really exorbitant and I cannot afford to have a grace period between jobs. So I need some sort of a heads up; either let me know if it's going to become a permanent position or give me an end date/2 weeks notice so I can find something else.
Well, after a week they got back to me, told me it wasn't going to become permanent (which is fine), and that they didn't know when it was ending, but that it was going to be soon...and as for 2 weeks...well, they couldn't give me that, but they would give me "as much of a heads up as possible" (not fine).
So, I took that as a big "fuck you"...and needless to say, started a mad dash job search.
So...here is my issue. I have an interview tomorrow morning, and will have to take the first half of the day (at least) off. Current job gets really, really upset whenever I have to make appointments/call in sick. Supposing that they could very well tell me not to come back when I tell them I'm not coming in...what should I do?
My mother (who kicks ass) told me that I should tell them today that I have "family issues" and will have to take tomorrow off...and offer to call the temp agency to find a replacement for me just for tomorrow.
Anyone out there have any other creative ideas that might let me hold on to this crappy position long enough to keep making money until I have another source of income?
I am an employee of Kelly Services. In February, I got a 2 month assignment working reception at a company that was in the process of phasing out the front desk in their old building. Some six months later, I am still here...but, as some of you might know, Mario and I are moving on the 6th. A little under 2 weeks ago, I told my job that I was moving, and although I would be willing to commute, my rent is really exorbitant and I cannot afford to have a grace period between jobs. So I need some sort of a heads up; either let me know if it's going to become a permanent position or give me an end date/2 weeks notice so I can find something else.
Well, after a week they got back to me, told me it wasn't going to become permanent (which is fine), and that they didn't know when it was ending, but that it was going to be soon...and as for 2 weeks...well, they couldn't give me that, but they would give me "as much of a heads up as possible" (not fine).
So, I took that as a big "fuck you"...and needless to say, started a mad dash job search.
So...here is my issue. I have an interview tomorrow morning, and will have to take the first half of the day (at least) off. Current job gets really, really upset whenever I have to make appointments/call in sick. Supposing that they could very well tell me not to come back when I tell them I'm not coming in...what should I do?
My mother (who kicks ass) told me that I should tell them today that I have "family issues" and will have to take tomorrow off...and offer to call the temp agency to find a replacement for me just for tomorrow.
Anyone out there have any other creative ideas that might let me hold on to this crappy position long enough to keep making money until I have another source of income?
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...PLUS she could back you up if they ask.
EDIT: Which is to say the best kind of plan.
When I couldn't think of any I realised I had to go to school anyway. While cycling there I lost control on a patch of ice, got thrown off my bike, down an embankment head first into a tree. I had a concussion, but I did miss school that day!
Why the hell were you using your bike in the winter anyway?
I worked at Kohl's as a temp during the Christmas season of '02. I was in the back as a receiver, unloading the trucks and stuff. I walked into the job knowing I'd be a temp, and that there was a chance they'd let me go after the New Years. I was fine with it.
But, I expected them to tell me first. Apparently they hired too many temps, and instead of telling us we were let go, they decided to just stop scheduling the people they weren't going to keep. They didn't even post a notice or anything. This kind of sucks when you have monthly payments and bills. Some of the temps were talking about filing a class action lawsuit, but I thought it better to go find another job quickly.
It's a dick move, but it happens plenty.
Heh, except I've been moving since two weeks ago, and will continue to be moving for the next week. This staggered moving is pain-in-the-ass bullshit soup!
Good luck with the interview!
Well, how are you supposed to milk a company out of it's own money in order to make yourself stupidly rich without actually having worked if you just go find a job?
And yes! I hope the interview went well!
I mean, come on. Rent is expensive.
Oh, and eat a banana too.