Is it wrong to callout of work to go to a job interview ?
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yes, that is a crappy thing to do, especially if it leaves your current job short a worker
thebax2006
If you didn't tell anyone what you're doing why turn down a possible better job? Sounds like you're ready for one!
The Devil
No, it's your business. It is nice to let the boss know you're trying to find another job. Maybe they'll throw some money at you if they don't want you gone.
Anonymous
Capitalism is feudalism. By getting a job, you have sworn fealty to the owner for the rest of your now oppressed life.
Mr. Smartypants
Yes, of course it's wrong. But it's a small wrong. It's totally reasonable to expect someone to take a day off work every so often. And if you're looking for another job while still holding onto your full-time job, there's not a lot of alternatives.
The thing is, 30 or 40 years ago if your company was doing well, and you didn't screw up TOO badly, you could expect to keep your job for your whole career. Today, companies have no loyalty to their employees at all! Before the 80s, if a company announced a big layoff, their stock would go down, because investors figured they must be in trouble. Today, their stock goes UP because laying off 1/4 of your employees, and making the rest work harder, or work overtime, is good for profits. They have no loyalty to you, so your loyalty to them is misplaced.
So while it may be dishonest to tell your boss you're sick, or your kid needs to see a doctor, or whatever, the company probably lies to you and takes advantage of you in worse ways.