Gah! When would you disclose surgery plans in hiring process?

[MisforMimi 760]

I just had an awesome and VERY promising interview for a promotion...same employer...different division.

My surgery date is 1/15/2015. When the person giving the interview asked at the end of the interview if there was anything I wanted to tell them, I thought, gulp! should I have mentioned that I have an elective procedure scheduled for January and would need 2 weeks off (all I was planning to take at my current job).???.

Should I wait till the offer is made to disclose? Or should I request the FMLA once in the position or should I say I already have a vacation planned at the offer? I've always thought requesting FMLA is best policy but I don't won't to have that chip on my shoulder with a new employer.

It may be a moot point but they are making offers today or Monday and I don't know how to proceed.

Thoughts? Advice?

[sprkins2 7]

Hey! Congrats on the new job! I hope you get the position. If it were me, I would let them know up front. It's easier to take care of things on the front end than closer to the deadline. It might also make a good expression on your employer if you are honest with them up front. Or might let you know what you are up against if they are not supportive. It's all about your long term goals and where you wanna be. Good luck! Let me know how it goes.

[jtickle 295]

I was in similar but different situation recently. I had my RNY in June. During my lengthy search for employment I found out I could possibly be getting a pacemaker. I had a interview at the beginning of this month and I was up front and honest with them. I told them that I may need a pacemaker and I would know more about when a few days after the interview. They hired me and I had my pacemaker implanted on the 19th of this month. My employer had no problems giving me time off or anything like that. I would be up front and honest with them.

[Dmclaren83 21]

My HR department didn't even want to know what the surgery was for. I'd say just do the FMLA.

[Jolisue 112]

If it's not too late, I would tell them you have a minor scheduled surgery. You don't have to tell them what kind but my advice is start out with an honest relationship. Good luck!