<prompt> Human: I work in the creative industry in the UK and I have been working full-time at my current company for just under 2 years my first full-time job.I have been approached by a different company looking to potentially hire me. The new company looks very exciting and the position is better paid.I have been asked by the new company to come in for an interview next week, so will need to request a day off my current job in order to do so. I want to be honest and tell my current boss about the opportunity and that I would like to explore it. Is this a bad idea? Should I bring it up in email or in person? What would be the most important things for me to bear in mind when having this discussion with my current boss?I hope this is the right place to post this! Thanks.Assistant: I would highly recommended NOT to discuss with your boss until after receiving an offer from the other company AND you have decided to move on. Remember that this isnt personal and is just business. I would give proper notice and thank your current boss for the opportunity.My father has worked in Human Resources for years. This is what he would say to you.Human: My main problem with this is having to request time off work without disclosing the true reason why. Lying about it feels unprofessional to me.What would your advice be to counter this?Thanks for your helpAssistant: Not original commenter, but can you just get away with I need this date off of work and no explanation? Thats the road I chose, but ended up telling my boss that I needed the day off for a second interview tho and he was happy for me. Human: We are a pretty small company and it would seem odd to offer no explanation. They are nice people and always ask when we take time off what we are getting up to.  <response>: Say you have an appointment. Its true... 