Advice: From Ontario to BC (BC Children's)

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Hi,

I'm here for some advice:

I'm going to be an Ontario new grad as of June 2009. I currently have a job offer for a full-time permanent position at BC Children's Hospital in their NICU. They offer relocation assistance of up to $5,000 and they pay for the training required for me to be able to work in the NICU (tuition plus hourly wage). Also included in the relocation assistance is a company which will find a temporary accomodation for you (one month upon arrival - the rent for the one month is also included in the relocation assistance). They require a commitment of 12 months. These are the perks. The downside is that a) it's a long move for me and b) my dad is not very supportive of it.

As for my Ontario job opportunities - they all seem to offer the New Grad Initiative but offer no guarantees of employment after 6 months. (The New Grad Initiative is a program funded by the Ontario Government which allows new grads to have 6 months of full-time orientation to any specialty of their choice. Hospitals apply for funding and if they are approved they can hire new grads and they receive funding). With the economy I don't suppose I'll find anything more permanent. I've interviewed in a few positions (in NICU and ER). I've turned down one job opportunity in ER because they hire 16 new grads per intake (what kind of support am I going to get when it's all new grads?). Other than that I've received one more job offer which I'm not going to take (don't like the hospital or the unit). And I know another hospital is contacting my references.

Basically I'm just very apprehensive about this. I'm scared and nervous of the move :cry:. I'm frustrated because my parents are helping. For example, I told my mom I was going to send off the contract today and her response "are you sure you've made up your mind?"...

Anyway, advice? Anyone? Thanks :). Anyone in the same shoes?

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Congratulations on the offer at BC. I am also an Ontario RN-to-be (June, 2009), and I am considering accepting a job offer outside Toronto, but within Ontario.

What are the reasons why you are nervous about the movement? You wrote that your parents seem not in support of the move. Have you tried to talk to you father about the reason why he does not want you to move to BC? Are you yourself convinced that the offer at BC will give you more opportunities both in your personal, professional, social and spiritual lives? As a adage says "when there is a will, there is a way". All that matters now is your personal conviction. Once that is settled, try to talk to your parents. They may see reasons with you and give you their blessings.

Good luck.

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They are not NOT supportive. My dad doesn't want me to be done school anyway. He wanted me to go to med school - I applied and didn't get in. He still seems to think I should stay at home and go to school...

My mom is supportive. She just doesn't want me to move. She thinks the opportunity is great but she doesn't want her "little girl" to leave. This is understandable...but it just stresses me out when she tells me I should go one day and then asks me if I'm sure I wanna do it the day I am set to mail the contract.

As for me...I really don't know what to do. I get super excited about moving to BC one day...and then really stressed/nervous/scared about it the other. Nothing in Ontario is really catching my attention. I had one interview at Sunnybrook in Toronto and it seemed promising. I know they are phoning my references which is good...but I'm just really stuck and unsure what to do.

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I sorry to hear that your Dad is NOT supportive of your plan.

I also got an offer with Sunnybrook and I am at a crossroad whether to accept the offer and stay in Toronto or to move.

Anyway, my prayer for you is that God should continue to lead you in His way.

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Thanks. :)

Out of curiousity - did Sunnybrook offer you full-time permanent? Or just the New Grad Guarantee (6 months temp, full-time)?

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I guess is only the 6 months NGG program now. This morning, I received a call from the Human Resouces department asking me if I am still interested in the position. I am yet to give them an affirmative answer because I am confused about which offer to accept.

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

It is hard leaving home but sometimes you have to do what is good for you and not your parents. (sorry if it sounds a bit harsh) It is normal to have good and bad feeling about moving somewhere new, believe me I moved from the UK to Nova Scotia and knew no one but until you do it you will look back on your life and may say 'I wish I' If you want to stay in school and aim for medical then go for it but if you want to spread your wings a bit then go for it

Good luck in whatever you decide

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Hi Rockstar

Congrats on the job in BC. I'm hoping to be following in your footsteps next year (I'm in third year now). I had a similar experience a when I was in university for my first degree. Against all advice from family and friends I took a job in the UK for a year. I was scared to death and honestly it was very lonely at times but I would not trade that experience for anything. I got to spread my wings and met loads of people. Most importantly I met my wife there. I'm not saying that you'll go out to BC and fall in love with some hunk of a lumberjack (sorry for the stereotype) but sometimes the best thing you can do is take the leap. In the end, if you are truly miserable, you can work off the relocation allowance and come back to Ontario. Just because you commit to a year doesn't mean you HAVE to stay there that long. Think of it as an adventure...(I'm jealous)

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rockstarjk:

How did you get the job at BC Children's? Was it through the online application? Did you call them? I am a new grad and I really really want to relocate to B.C. They say the job market is not great in BC right now, do you think it is true?

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The OP hasn't been back since May, so we are all in the dark.

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