> And the job after that was the usual case of "How soon can you start?" That's when I would normally say that I've been planning a trip so I can start in 2 mo

> And the job after that was the usual case of "How soon can you start?" That's when I would normally say that I've been planning a trip so I can start in 2 months. Then you can relax with your next role lined up. It actually works really well for negotiation too. While interviewing say that you've been planning a trip/something else and that you weren't even really looking for a job but the position you're talking about was so interesting you thought it was worth exploring. That helps because it gives the appearance of: 1. Not being under financial pressure 2. Having many options for employment that you can choose at will Both are very helpful when negotiating. High end individuals usually won't have to rush into a new job right away and will often do some intercontinental travel or large personal project between roles.