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How do you keep the interviews on the DL? The few times I've moved positions it's been a nightmare trying to keep my current boss from figuring it out.

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Schedule them at lunch, do them before work, have a doctor's appointment to go to, there are a multitude of excuses you can give.

It's business, they aren't your friends, you don't need to tell them the whole truth.

The difficulty I Found was when there were 5 in short order - they start to notice your absenteeism.

"My dog is having health issues".

By this point, do you really care?

Absolutely, it could fall through. Don't be prepared to jump until you know you're going to land softly.

why keep it secret make it known and maybe they just give you that raise

Then you're a flight risk. Laying that out like that let's them know you've got one foot out the door and the only thing keeping you there is bribery.

Isn't that how business works?

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