This week’s dilemma is from Anna – who’s in a bit of a pickle at work.

She’s currently looking around for a new job as she’s working part time, but would like full time work.

She’s applied for a job in the advertising industry that she’d love to get…and was thrilled to find out a few days ago that she’s been successful in securing an interview.

But her dilemma is this – she doesn’t have any annual leave, yet she needs to take time off to attend the interview, which falls on one of the days she is required to work in her current job. She’s the only one who does her role, so she can’t ‘swap shifts’ with anyone else.

She’s tried to find another time with the advertising company, but they’re NOT flexible, due to the high level of interest in the job.

She doesn’t want to lie and call in sick - but she definitely wants to stay in the running for this new job, by showing up at the interview. She doesn’t want to tell her boss about the job she’s applying for…in case she doesn’t get it.

• What takes precedence when you’re looking for a new job? Your current job – or the one you want to get?
• Should Anna come clean and tell her boss what she’s up to? Or should she find a way to avoid doing that at all costs, in case she doesn’t end up getting the job?

Your thoughts for Anna most appreciated!