Andrews AFB OR AETNA!!!!😬😬😬

gonzo1, ASN, RN · Sep 10, 2013

I would keep the job you got and tell ANdrews that you have accepted another position and would love to be considered for their position if a chance arises in the future.

They will appreciate your honesty and loyalty and you can put in there again some time.

manusko · Sep 10, 2013

Hi. I just started a UM position at Aetna. It's only my second day so I'm not sure what's ahead of me. I applied for a position as a healthcare referral nurse at Andrews Air Force base about a month ago and got a call yesterday that they would like to hire me to start 9/30. It pays more. Both jobs are Mon-Fri no weekends/holidays. Aetna is closer to my home and Andrews is about 40 min away. Not sure what to do??????[/quote']
Not sure where you live but I lived on Andrews. The surrounding areas are terrible and the traffic is awful. Don't know I 40mins means you are 30 miles or so away but you definitely add time to that commute. Th base was nice and well taken care of. I enjoyed my time there but absolutely loathed the surrounding area.

nurseprnRN, BSN, RN · Sep 10, 2013

Benefits for being a federal employee are pretty awesome... consider if putting up with the other factors is worth that.

litebrightgirl · Sep 10, 2013

I live in Virginia, out near Dulles.

armywife808 · Sep 11, 2013

I live near Dulles too and the commute to Andrews every day would be a deal-breaker for me. Freeway traffic is horrible in both directions. Tack on an extra hour during your evening commute.

litebrightgirl · Sep 11, 2013

Is it that bad??? I'm new to the area.....

manusko · Sep 11, 2013

Is it that bad??? I'm new to the area.....

It can be. Traffic is crazy sometimes. I was a very angry person when I live there and it was the traffic. Set my mood for the day. People in those areas tend to be less friendly as well. That's why I choose to to live in a small town in North Carolina. No traffic and people are very friendly.

ChristineN, BSN, RN · Sep 11, 2013

Is it that bad??? I'm new to the area.....

That is not a commute I would be doing 5 days a week...unless you have a strong desire to work in the military, I would keep your job with Aetna

LadyFree28, BSN, LPN, RN · Sep 11, 2013

That is not a commute I would be doing 5 days a week...unless you have a strong desire to work in the military, I would keep your job with Aetna

OP in another post expressed her desire to work with the military...

OP, I thought you took the position at Walter Reed??? Just curious in your progress.

litebrightgirl · Sep 11, 2013

I did. You have a good memory ladyfree28! I'm still waiting for my clearance to go through. I never wanted aetna but I've been out of work for about a month (moving from Illinois to Virginia) so I took the job at aetna. I'm only 3 days in and absolute can't stand it. I feel attached to a headset. I miss face to face interaction with patients. I initially applied for the job at Andrews but the recruiter was told they wanted to hire someone within. She contacted me and said the position was still available if I wanted it. With the schedule @ Andrews, I can work both Walter reed & Andrews!

LadyFree28, BSN, LPN, RN · Sep 12, 2013

I did. You have a good memory ladyfree28! I'm still waiting for my clearance to go through. I never wanted aetna but I've been out of work for about a month (moving from Illinois to Virginia) so I took the job at aetna. I'm only 3 days in and absolute can't stand it. I feel attached to a headset. I miss face to face interaction with patients. I initially applied for the job at Andrews but the recruiter was told they wanted to hire someone within. She contacted me and said the position was still available if I wanted it. With the schedule @ Andrews I can work both Walter reed & Andrews![/quote']
Great!!!
Yeah...I understand the whole "insurance is not my thing", lol...
When you are cleared for the position, tell Aetna gracefully that it's not a good fit. I'm sure they'll understand. :)