Accepted job offer...should I feel guilty about interviewing for another employer?

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I am a new ANP grad, and I just accepted an offer for a NP position. I start in about 2 1/2 weeks. While I'm excited about the position and practice I'll be working, I'm not as excited about the benefits since it is a smaller, private practice. The day I accepted the offer, I was also offered an interview with a hospital system working in an Internal Medicine practice. I accepted, and my interview is next week. This position is closer to home, higher pay, and better benefits. I know I'm not even guaranteed this position, but I figure I'd regret it if I didn't interview.

Would you have done the same thing even though you've accepted a position?

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Specializes in medical surgical.

In the olden days (10 years ago) I would have felt very guilty. In current times I would feel no guilt at all. You have to work your own plan and be smart about it.

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

Totally agree with above poster.

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I agree that you owe it to yourself to check it out, especially since you applied for it prior to accepting your new position. Once you've made a choice after this one, though, I'd see it through and stop looking. Otherwise it's like accepting an offer to go to the prom with someone and then continuing to field offers from others...dance with the one that brought you.

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I agree that you owe it to yourself to check it out, especially since you applied for it prior to accepting your new position. Once you've made a choice after this one, though, I'd see it through and stop looking. Otherwise it's like accepting an offer to go to the prom with someone and then continuing to field offers from others...dance with the one that brought you.

True; however, earlier in my search I was turned down because of lack of experience, so I never really had a chance to see what was out there. I jumped on and accepted my first job offer. I have nothing to lose since I'm already hired, so I figured I'd interview to see what they have to offer and if it would work out better for me. While I'm very interested in allergy/asthma, internal medicine would give me more experience as a new grad.

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Professionals do think about themselves too. You have to do whats best for you. I also just accepted a job and I am still looking and hoping for better. You always want the best.

Any NP out there that does house call. (visiting patients in their home). I am offered a job but really thinking about it. The MD does the initial visit and I would do the follow-ups. Do you feel all alone out there. Is it really difficult. I would be happy with any information one can give me. I have home care experience, so I know about going into the homes.

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Well, I was offered a job 2 months ago (prior to graduation) and we just sort of left things as, "I'll get in touch after I've passed my exam, etc..." In the meantime I was offered my DREAM job. Once the ink is dry on that new deal (which won't happen until next week) I will contact the 1st office and say something like, "thank you very much, I have received and accepted another offer. I appreciate the confidence you showed in extending an offer to me as a new graduate, blah, blah, blah..."

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