Is it wrong to callout of work to go to a job interview ?

yes, that is a crappy thing to do, especially if it leaves your current job short a worker

Yeah, you kind of got to get permission. Or figure out a space in your work to check out this new employer ON YOUR TIME. Because your potential employer is going to ask you what was you last job and EMPLOYERS TALK TO EMPLOYERS so if he finds you been skipping out, your future employer does not want you and your now employer is writing out your pink slip.TTFN  

So you double screwed yourself.  It can and does happen.

I never had that problem as my job was not 9 to 5 everyday. So making a side errand was not a big deal.

It really depends on what you do. I made mention to my boss and got a immediate $6/hr raise and no cutback in hours...nor did the work become harder. - to compensate for the increased wage.

You know your boss the best as to what you can get away with, or whether he is the strict hardazz kind of insecure profit driven slave driving A holes. Or whether he has a BOSS ABOVE HIM who is the headbeater.

Try asking your boss first and see where that takes you.

If I were your boss, I'd help you. YOUR FIRED!! But, I'm not, so, be my guest.

If you didn't tell anyone what you're doing why turn down a possible better job? Sounds like you're ready for one!

i think it is, you should schedule your interview till after work

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.

No, you are only worth what the guy down the street is willing to pay you. Also, a company will lay you off without hesitation when work slows down. F_Em - you look out for you because your current employer will likely not give a - F - about you when times get a little tough and his wife wants a new Escalade.

Capitalism is feudalism. By getting a job, you have sworn fealty to the owner for the rest of your now oppressed life. 

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.

It is neither right nor wrong. Balancing your own needs with your coworkers' needs and your commitment to your current job is what it's all about.

If you can find someone to cover for you, or reschedule your interview, that's ideal. If not, do what you need to do to advance your own position. Just make sure you call off very early so they have time to possibly find a replacement.