... to leave with not much notice?

[mygreylife]

Hello!

So just looking for some advice.
I went for a job interview today, which I think (and hope!) went really well.
I am in a bit of a dilemma. My manager doesn't take very well to us taking last minute time off, understandably. Today I had a half day, so I was able to attend the interview with no problems, and no inconvenience to my current job.

When I was at the interview, it was bought up in conversation that if I get selected to attend a 2nd, longer interview / trial; it will be the tail end of this week. We are already on Tuesday, meaning I will have maximum 1/2 days notice to give my manager, to say I won't be in for XXX amount of time (and also need to find a viable excuse)

I have been in my current role for almost a year, but due to the nature of the job the probation period is 12 months long; so I've not yet had my probation meeting. If I was (fingers crossed!!) offered this new job, would I be unreasonable to leave my current role with not much notice? I've looked through my contract where it states a 4 week notice period once probation has been passed, however I can't seem to find anything to say how much notice you need to work, if you haven't passed.

(There is no reason I've not passed by the way; just due to covid the meeting hasn't yet been scheduled)

Any ideas would be great!

@Nearlyshitmypantsthere thank you so much 😊

Thanks everyone - I got the 2nd interview! ❤️🥰

@mygreylife
Aw well done, that's good news. Let us know how it goes 🤞

The probation period works both ways. Employers can let you know before it ends or when it ends without notice. They can also extend it. I would try and give some notice and leave handover notes.

An employer that has a probation period of 12 months doesn't deserve much in return in my view..

@mygreylife

Thank you all, I think legally I don't actually have to give ANY notice since I'm still in my probation period.. but I'd like to be courteous and give a week. I just need to find some kind of excuse to be suddenly off in 2/3 days time; now.. 😅😅

That is so not true. Legally, after your first month you must give one weeks notice or contractual notice. And at less than two years employment, probation, from where you sit, is irrelevant- you can be fairly dismissed in law for almost anything. Including lying about why you have taken time off at short notice.

I'd always advise caution if an employer appears to be keen that you breach your contract to join them. It suggests they have little interest in the law, and that may come back to bite you. They may be keen to " get the ball rolling" right now when they think they want you. They'll be equally quick to get that ball rolling if they want shut of you, anytime in the next two years.