Orientation, then another job interview

Holly5178 · February 2014

Hi,

I am a new grad RN. This would be my first nursing job. I am going for general orientation tomorrow at a place where my MIL knows someone, and got me the interview (last week) and consequently the job. It wouldn't be my first choice, but nursing jobs are hard to come by, believe it or not. This place is older and a little bit further from home. I got the call today about the orientation, salary, etc.

Of course, 2 hours later I got a call from another facility that was a little bit higher on my wish list. It is much newer, closer to home and seems to be a bit more organized/professional that the other place. I made an appointment for an interview on Wednesday. (I do not have a schedule yet for the other place).

My husband thinks I should turn down the second facility. I think I should keep my options open. Do I owe something to the first place, seeing I had some "pull" in getting my interview there? I'm torn, I wish the second place called me first.

What do you think I should do? Are there ethics/morals involved here? I know beggars can't be choosers, but I may actually now have a choice.

Thanks for any input!

christinekk · February 2014

Regardless of your MIL, I think you should go with the place you want to. You should also really think about why you like the second place. Close to home and newer is important, but what was your general sense when you entered each place. How did you feel about the people? What was the energy in each place? Is one place more "political"? Is one place more adequately staffed? Or will you constantly be asked to work OT?

If you choose a place just because of your MIL, you may start to resent it (and her)!

moonprincessd · February 2014

I'm no expert but I've read that once you accept that job, you should stick with it especially since you don't even know if the 2nd place will higher you! It would be different if the 2nd place offered the job, but it's just an interview... what if you don't get it?

I think you also made the mistake of accepting the job right away, I would have asked if you could have time to think about it. That way if one of your other choices did call, you wouldn't be in this pickle.

Sorry, but I have to agree with your husband, you already accepted the job at the first place, so you have to take it at this point or risk not getting a job at all.

Sillygirl45 · February 2014

You're not under any obligation to keep the first job.

Go to the interview at the second place. Continue with your orientation at the first place...see if you can job shadow at the second...then if you decide to go with the second place, just tell them you've decided to take an opportunity elsewhere.

These things happen all the time. It's not that big of a deal.

I had one hiring manager get crappy with me because I took a job at another facility that was first shift when I had just hired in for second shift at her facility. Guess what, I work for that company now. I'm a good nurse with good experience who is reliable. I didn't think they would mark me as a do not hire over wanting a better shift. Apparently I was right.

Listen to your gut. Also remember, many nurses have at least a few different jobs before they figure out what fits best. Good luck!

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