Asking for time off--for a job interview?

[lookout123]

Originally Posted by sweetwater

When I was employed and at an interview for another job, I was asked if I had cleared it with my current employer - maybe they no longer do such things or would not care, and maybe I would not have had to answer, but I was asked. [I think I lied to them anyway]

In the current environment I would say "no I haven't cleared this interview with my current employer as that would leave me in an untenable situation if we aren't able to reach an agreement here". If they know your current employer knows about the interview they'll assume your decision to leave has already been made and they might not offer you the same package as they would if they felt they had to entice you over.