Should I job search having planned a vacation already?

Kyougu

My issue is simple. I'm fed up with my job (usual complaints: no chance of advancement, underpaid, overworked) and I'm thinking of job searching. Naturally not quitting my job, but trying to get some interviews etc.

There's one hitch though. I already have a vacation planned and paid for (Comic Con) in July. How would this come off to potential employers? Is it even worth trying to search for a job with that in place or should I tough it out at my current place of employement?

EDIT: Editted to mention month.

Deebaser

It really depends on your field and how far off the vacation is. I doubt many people will hold "I need time off for a vacation I planned in August" against you.

Sneakert

Keep searching. I've done this several times and it's never been a problem. Just make sure you don't quit your job before you get a new one and you should be fine.

Monoxide

No one will mind. Just don't mention it during the first interview, because it isn't relevant at that stage. Do bring it up during the negotiations though, especially if it's closer to July. You don't want to start your new job and then ask for time off the next week.

Straygatsby

Normally, I'd say wait and take the vacation, then start looking. Not many things are worse than going into the hiring process with that topic to broach (oh, btw, thanks for the job, but can we do...this?). That said, July is not terribly far off and unless you've already got a bead on a position (and an in), it's unlikely you'll get caught in a position where you have to worry about starting before July.

Ohio

You know who else goes on vacation? Everyone.

I wouldn't worry about it. Companies deal with all kinds of things and a vacation is hardly weird. I wouldn't even worry about it.

Killgrimage

Yeah, it's usually not at all a big deal. Life, weddings, vacations, births, happen and companies understand that, as long as you give them a heads up. Also, yeah, July isn't that far, unless you are already going through the hiring process for another company I would be a bit surprised if you found something else you really liked that fast.

starmanbrand

Just remember that when you do take the time off, you will most likely not have any sicktime and not accrued any vacation time for it.

illig

depends on the length of the vacation

as a manager, if i was informed during the interview process i would accept or reject the candidate based on the position requirements (e.g. i'm in no rush to fill the spot, vs. i have to quickly replace a vital employee)

if a newly hired employee told me right after getting hired that they intend to take 1-2 weeks personal time within a month? i'd tell them to not bother coming back.

VisionOfClarity

In my new position we have some very important deadlines in July. I doubt I would have been hired if I needed a week off then. I'd say thus kind of thing relies entirely on the company and industry.

DoctorArch

Everyone has said it, new employers don't really mind when you have pre-planned vacations.

bowen

IMO just do your job search and if asked to come in for interviews during your vacation, just tell them that unfortunately you're booked for that week and to ask to schedule in the following week. Those that won't reschedule were probably shitty jobs anyways (hint, stay away from jobs that scream "WE NEED YOU NOW!")