happymedium

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1. Backing out of a Contract

   happymedium replied to happymedium's topic in Travel

   True that, contracts are made to be broken. Hindsight 20/20, I would have delayed signing until I had a reasonable assurance of housing somewhere.

2. Backing out of a Contract

   happymedium replied to happymedium's topic in Travel

   I did try human resources, their response was, "the company usually makes arrangements, and we have no resources to help you" I don't think I would feel safe as a single woman camping either. I continue to keep reaching out to other travelers in the...

3. Backing out of a Contract

   happymedium replied to happymedium's topic in Travel

   I don't have a no for every suggestion offered, I have and continue to use multiple resources to search for housing, have talked to multiple people including real estate agents, property managers, and utilized web sites including airbnb, vrbo, crags ...

4. Backing out of a Contract

   happymedium replied to happymedium's topic in Travel

   Aware of delphi forums, not of fan of their "administrator." I have however tried several times to call the mgr of the dept and have yet to receive a call back. Have not tried the secretary but the unit I work is not one that would be readily avail...

5. Backing out of a Contract

   happymedium replied to happymedium's topic in Travel

   I have applied to any and all that have been posted within the time frame I need. Many are week to week vacation rentals, with spotty availability. I am traveling alone, but have reached out to some of other travelers that have posted in the hope t...

6. Backing out of a Contract

   happymedium replied to happymedium's topic in Travel

   As far as multiple sites for housing goes, I am aware and have used them. Is the secretary you speak of with the agency or working at the hospital? I have requested the agency contact people at the hospital or HR in regard to facilitating housing fo...

7. Backing out of a Contract

   happymedium replied to happymedium's topic in Travel

   This agency does not provide housing only stipend. I was given a contact by the manager of the unit of a cottage that a staff member was renting out. That did not pan out, they are looking for a long term lease, and also warned me that finding hou...

8. Backing out of a Contract

   happymedium replied to happymedium's topic in Travel

   No company housing provided. Where do I stay, hotel?

9. Backing out of a Contract

   happymedium replied to happymedium's topic in Travel

   I have not received any money from them, the craig list posts are other travel nurses looking for housing at the same time same place. My main concern is what if I cannot find housing? Do I travel somewhere without housing secured?

10. Backing out of a Contract

    happymedium replied to happymedium's topic in Travel

    I was not expecting to do better than break even, and thought paying for plane fare up front then getting reimbursed was standard. The hosptial has hired several travelers and there are multiple posts on craigs list for the same time frame. I defi...

11. Backing out of a Contract

    happymedium posted a topic in Travel

    Is it feasible to back out of contract after it is signed? I have not yet departed for my assignment but am already seeing the error of my ways. The contract is for Hawaiii, unfortunately I was remiss in not checking out rates for car rentals etc. ...

12. Hospital Evaluation

    happymedium replied to happymedium's topic in Travel

    I will heed your advice! Fickle is as fickle does. High maintenance with low return.

13. Hospital Evaluation

    happymedium replied to happymedium's topic in Travel

    Ned, as always your erudite responses are much appreciated.

14. Hospital Evaluation

    happymedium replied to happymedium's topic in Travel

    Agency is CCTC, been with them for three years, I've had good experience until I was cancelled from an assignment. After that they placed me on probation, which I had to complete another assignment successfully which I thought I had. Although I am ...

15. Hospital Evaluation

    happymedium replied to happymedium's topic in Travel

    I guess my question is Am I able to use these references for future assignments as I have glowing reviews on paper from both. Or will they call them and get the "not edible for rehire" response. My recruiter with same agency has not given me any in...