My current job has deteriorated in a big way.
I've been seeking work elsewhere and am glad to say that I'm a finalist for two positions -- two jobs that I would love to be offered. One of them is a position that would suit me to a "T." (whatever that means).

: )

The problem? Both of the prospects want me to do an ALL DAY on-site interview in the next two weeks.

That's two "personal" days on top of some previously planned vacations ....way too much out of the office time given that my boss is a complete micromanaging control freak. I planned the vacations long ago and got airline tickets....

The interview that I really want to go on (the great prospective job) is on a Tuesday.

I hate pretending to be on a vacation when I'm really interviewing for a job. I am tempted to remove myself from the competition for the 2nd choice job, and narrow the choice down to my first choice.

But that seems like really upping the ante for the great job.

What should I do? Stay in the running for both of the jobs? Cancel my tiny (two and three day vacations?) The pressure is really rising at my current gig.

HELP!!!!