Excuses for a day off for the medical

[MrsP2010 20]

In order to get a job while I was home applying CR-1 I had to lie about my circumstances so they wouldn't know I was only going to be here temporarily...

I work in an office where only one person in the team can be off unless there's a really good reason for it. I'm going to book my medical soon and I'm worried I'll have to take the dates they offer me, regardless. Now obviously I can't tell them the truth, so what's a good reason to be going up to London on a vital, can't-cancel trip? I was thinking of making it medical-related, so they'd be too scared to ask more details, but I can't just say doctor's appointment as I live like 30 miles away and it would seem strange.

A sicky is out of the question, I don't want to screw them over too much!

[Penguin_ie 5,993]

I'd (mostly) tell the truth: you have to see a specialist doctor in London for some tests. Nothing life threatening, but it is urgent so can't be postponed.

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

I'm going to book my medical soon and I'm worried I'll have to take the dates they offer me, regardless.

They let you have choice in dates and you can change it too with some notice. It's the interview that's less flexible.

Edited August 26, 2011 by Nich-Nick

[HighlandScott 7]

That's right. Once you have your case number you can make the medical appt any time. I made mine about 7 weeks in advance- first by working out the perfect date/time for me then just calling and asking for availability which worked out perfect.

[MrsP2010 20]

Thanks guys, that's great - I've booked it now, they were quite flexible which worked out really well for me, and work didn't even ask for a reason after all! I panic too easily!

And congrats on the case complete Scott! (Saw it in your sig)

[HighlandScott 7]

And congrats on the case complete Scott! (Saw it in your sig)

Thanks, the end is almost in sight for us now Just need to get our interview date soon I hope!

Good luck with the rest of your case, you're not far behind us.

[Dave H 12]

Thanks guys, that's great - I've booked it now, they were quite flexible which worked out really well for me, and work didn't even ask for a reason after all! I panic too easily!

And congrats on the case complete Scott! (Saw it in your sig)

Good luck with the medical and interview, when I had my interview earlier this year I got a 3 month sick note from work. While I was over here preparing the wedding details I was on full pay from my employer. I would not have done this if it was a decent place to work at. When my sicknote had almost expired, I sent a letter of notice that I had left at my brothers to send in when the time was ready. One more thing you should do before you leave, download a P85 form from the tax website and fill it in along with the P45 and P60.

Dave

[MrsP2010 20]

Good luck with the medical and interview, when I had my interview earlier this year I got a 3 month sick note from work. While I was over here preparing the wedding details I was on full pay from my employer. I would not have done this if it was a decent place to work at. When my sicknote had almost expired, I sent a letter of notice that I had left at my brothers to send in when the time was ready. One more thing you should do before you leave, download a P85 form from the tax website and fill it in along with the P45 and P60.

Dave

You absolute beaut. I've been struggling to find info on claiming back my tax, and I really need it because there's a chunk of money in overpaid taxes that will go towards a deposit on a place, a car etc. Thanks!!

[Dave H 12]

You absolute beaut. I've been struggling to find info on claiming back my tax, and I really need it because there's a chunk of money in overpaid taxes that will go towards a deposit on a place, a car etc. Thanks!!

Here is a tax refund calculator, so you can work out the rebate you are due to: http://www.taxundo.com/Calculator.html

Hope this helps

Dave

Edited August 29, 2011 by Dave H