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Is it bad to go to a doctor appointment while on a probationary period at a new job?

Asked by chelle21689 (7907points) February 15th, 2016

Before I accepted I mentioned to the HR Director that I am on a waiting list to be seen by a doctor and need my wisdom teeth pulled out since it’s been hurting. I mentioned of course I’ll try and schedule on a Friday because I don’t want to miss work. She said it’s not a problem but depending how soon I miss I won’t have paid time off.

I just don’t want to look bad being out of work within the first 90 days. Should I push it and try to wait til my probation is over? I think it can wait longer since it hasn’t been hurting and also I’d like for my insurance to kick in. How bad does it look or how bad would it affect for them to keep me if I miss a day or two?

For my first appointment it’s scheduled about 2 months from now very early in the morning before I head to work so I would probably be 30–60 minutes late.

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