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No. 20
Old Oct 18, 2009, 09:05 PM

Default Re: Is this common? Would you take this position?
I never had an offer letter, just we want to offer you the job, can you come in and sign the paper work...starting wage is....

HR had me sign paperwork that included direct deposit information, background check paperwork, all the tax info, and then the statement of wages and benefits...I had to fill out the benefits forms and was given electronic access to HR information about sick time, vacation time, etc.

I would take it.

Originally Posted by RNgrrl09 View Post
Was told I had a position. The new facility asked when I would be able to start. When I told them that I would start two weeks after receiving an offer letter, I was then told that they usually don't do offer letters and that I should just come in for the paper work. This is an RN position. Would you take this position without an offer letter? Thanks.
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No. 21
from 2busyb
Old Oct 21, 2009, 10:41 AM

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I have never heard of an offere lettr myself. I agree though, to give notice to your current employer asking for something in writing detailing the job, offer and start date should not be that difficult for the new employer to mingle up. It is 2009 isn't it?
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No. 22
from Toydemon10
Old Nov 02, 2009, 10:56 AM

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Most jobs should have a detailed job description so you know what you are agreeing to. There is usually a form from human resources that has your pay rate and states if you are a full time or part time employee.
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No. 23
from Altra
Old Nov 02, 2009, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by JomoNurse View Post
RNs are blue collar, which means we aren't given certain things white collar jobs provide (iin this case, a letter offering employment). That's more for doctors and lawyers and things like that. Perhaps you were given the wrong idea in school. Is this your first nursing job?
5 nursing job offers -- 5 offer letters

secretarial/administrative jobs in my "past life" before nursing -- always an offer letter

my best friend's very blue-collar job as a floor production worker for a shipping company -- offer letter


Perhaps you were given the wrong idea in school. Is this your first nursing job?
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No. 24
Old Nov 02, 2009, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Jules A View Post
Did you need to be rude about it?
How was that rude?
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No. 25
from Batman24
Old Nov 02, 2009, 04:29 PM

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I wouldn' take any job without pay rate, benefits, start date, shift, etc. in writing.
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No. 26
from Altra
Old Nov 02, 2009, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by MedSurgeMess View Post
How was that rude?
The poster referenced in JulesA's post doesn't consider him/herself to be in an occupation in which common courtesies like written confirmation of offers of employment, pay rates, etc. are extended ... but chastised the OP for asking about these.
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No. 27
Old Nov 03, 2009, 12:26 AM

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Get the paperwork done and don't worry about a letter 'till you're on your way out the door from the paperwork day.

Sometimes testing is in the paperwork. I got offered a job on the phone then did the paperwork then got my confirmation letter (on the way now)

I would do whatever makes it easy on them and get your foot in that door to do the paperwork and secure that job ASAP or you may be looking 3-6 months for the next one.
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