What should I do?

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Hello everyone, This is my first post and I was hoping to gain some great advice on what to do in my situation. I recently started looking for a new job after my most current job was not what I was looking for. I applied to a new facility. Luckily I got a call to come in for an interview but missed the call. I called back and ended up playing phone tag for 1 month with the unit manager. When I got her on the phone finally she scheduled my interview. Awesome, right? Not exactly. When I went for my interview another lady did the interview and offered me a job on the spot. I informed her that I had to give my current job a 2 week notice. She said that was fine. Now here's my problem. I'm done with my 2 week notice and now I cannot get anyone on the phone or to call me back to schedule my orientation. I keep getting short answers and I'm 2 weeks now out of a job with no paycheck. I feel like I'm bothering the new employer but it's starting to make me mad that they are dragging their feet! I need a paycheck. What should I do? Look for another job? No one will even call me back and I've been trying constantly. Any advice would be great. Thanks!

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Specializes in Acute Care, Rehab, Palliative.

Oh dear. Did you get the job offer in writing?

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I have some paperwork from my interview that shows i was given the job. I did get short responses from the unit manager asking me if I've met with HR after I asked her what the deal was. I don't know if I should just go up there and pester them or start looking for another job. My friend works there and she says they are so short right now. I don't understand why they wouldn't jump to get me trained. Frustrating.

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Specializes in Acute Care, Rehab, Palliative.

I would contact HR. Good luck.

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I've been calling HR and they will not return my calls :( I can't get anyone on the phone that can talk to me. Thank you for your advice! Your my very first comment :)

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Specializes in Pediatrics, Emergency, Trauma.

As long as the paperwork states your date of hire and they have spelled out what you need to do to fulfill the requirements, then a trip to HR would be your best bet, along for looking for another job. :yes:

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