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So I got the job and two hours later I get the call with my surgery date 9/6/16 holy cow.. I'm freaking out... I'm so happy but scared because I don't think job will keep me knowing I need time off so soon what do u guys think?? Please help!!

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Only one way to find out! [emoji3][emoji106] Good luck!

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Tell them this was planned months ago. Hopefully you'll only be off 2 weeks or less and stress the importance of health so you can be a better employee! Hopefully they will understand....good luck!

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Tell them you got the procedure scheduled between the time they interviewed you and when they called you and that you didn't mention it because you were going to try to get the procedure moved but they couldn't accommodate you.

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And CONGRATS!!!!!

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I would work my a++ off and show them I'm a good worker and that I'm a good asset to the company and well worth the wait and then ask for the time off.

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Not knowing what sort of job you've been offered, I will say that lots of people accept offers and arrange to begin later. It isn't even necessary for the reason to be medical.

I think it's more likely that the company will be willing to wait for you than have you work a few weeks and then take off. Better to jump in when you have no interruptions on the horizon.. To take time off after beginning will interrupt getting into the life of the company, learning what you need to learn for the job and possibly will look as though you're not serious about working there -- that other things are more important. The staff and your supervisors would also be inconvenienced by the interruption.

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Not knowing what sort of job you've been offered, I will say that lots of people accept offers and arrange to begin later. It isn't even necessary for the reason to be medical.

I think it's more likely that the company will be willing to wait for you than have you work a few weeks and then take off. Better to jump in when you have no interruptions on the horizon.. To take time off after beginning will interrupt getting into the life of the company, learning what you need to learn for the job and possibly will look as though you're not serious about working there -- that other things are more important. The staff and your supervisors would also be inconvenienced by the interruption.

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Not knowing what sort of job you've been offered, I will say that lots of people accept offers and arrange to begin later. It isn't even necessary for the reason to be medical.

I think it's more likely that the company will be willing to wait for you than have you work a few weeks and then take off. Better to jump in when you have no interruptions on the horizon.. To take time off after beginning will interrupt getting into the life of the company, learning what you need to learn for the job and possibly will look as though you're not serious about working there -- that other things are more important. The staff and your supervisors would also be inconvenienced by the interruption.

^^^^This

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I agree! I've been the hirer in a couple of situations like this and I'd definitely prefer having a new employee uninterrupted and with their surgical issue completed prior to starting employment.

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I would be good either way just known I felt I hired the best qualified candidate. I have hired a few people in the past that arranged to take a week off soon after starting for a vacation that had been planned months earlier before deciding to switch employers. It happens honesty is the best policy. Good luck with surgery and new job.

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I would agree and you could let them know you have plans that mean you would like X as start date. I would not share medical information upfront if you do not have to, you can be protected if they rescind (maybe) but is it worth the risk? And make sure you get it offer and date in writing.

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