Accepted a job offer, now not sure.

[BlueSue]

I graduated in May with my FNP and have interviewed for 4 or 5 positions. I got a job offer this week and was given 24 hours to make a decision due to their hurry to fill the position. I accepted despite some lingering doubts related to benefits. Pay is a little better than I expected but couldn't afford the health insurance (will switch to husbands plan), No CME, and not as much time off as I am used to. I tried to negotiate but they wouldn't and instead gave me a small sign on bonus. Let me say, I really like the doc, think he would be great to learn from for my first position, it is seems like a pretty laid back place to start, minimal on call, and it is in my area of interest.

So less than 16 hours later, I got one job offer( from a retail clinic that I turned down) and another call to interview for a job I really wanted with a practice in town (better pay, benefits, etc. but probably more call). I feel like I could probably get this job as I have been communicating with the doc through a mutual friend... just waiting for them to officially add the position.

So, how horrible would it be if I rescinded my acceptance of the first job? I know that I need to do what is best for me but I really don't want to burn any bridges. It is crazy that after hearing nothing about these other positions for a couple of months, they both call less than a day after I accept a position. Has this happened to anyone else and what do you think?

[Jules A, MSN]

Grrrr isn't that always the way it happens? Unfortunately in my experience if you refuse a job you accepted it will very likely burn this bridge. No opinion either way but would advise you weighing that very heavily in your decision process especially since you have been looking since May. A bird in the hand is better than one in your bush if ya know what I mean.