happystarfishes

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1. Is it worth it to call the VA directly?

   happystarfishes replied to cmbax's topic in Job Hunt

   The waiting does suck...I had been hoping to get a VA position but ended up accepting another job. And of course, now I'm starting to get updates and referrals.

2. Is it worth it to call the VA directly?

   happystarfishes replied to cmbax's topic in Job Hunt

   It just takes a long time. I applied two months ago and I am just now starting to get updates to my applications that are closed. One thing, are you following the "close dates" on your applications. Obviously, if the position doesn't close until 6 ...

3. New grad relocating (with family) for first job

   happystarfishes replied to happystarfishes's topic in Job Hunt

   Hi everyone! Would like to update. Within a week of posting this I was contacted from various hospitals around the country. I ended up accepting a job in the upper midwest! (For privacy sake I don't feel disclosing where). I will be starting my n...

4. New grad relocating (with family) for first job

   happystarfishes replied to happystarfishes's topic in Job Hunt

   I know it sounds like such a no brainer when I write it all down, but it's still such an unhappy feeling to think of uprooting your family for a job, especially as a mom. I know I will have to be separated from my kids at least during the orientation...

5. New grad relocating (with family) for first job

   happystarfishes replied to happystarfishes's topic in Job Hunt

   Thank you Delgadido! That is one of the areas I have been considering. My husband works in the trades. How is the weather. Right now I live in the tropics, and I'm nervous about the snow. How is the family life there? Especially for kids who w...

6. New grad relocating (with family) for first job

   happystarfishes posted a topic in Job Hunt

   I graduated in December 2013 with a BSN and started my job search in May. I knew full well there are no jobs for new grads where I live, and with four kids decided it would be better to focus on my job search after they got out of school for the sum...