Ever notice in this career field, it is more about WHO you know, rather than WHAT you know?
Let me preface this post by stating I am not trying to brag, rub anything in anyone's face, or anything of the sort. I have been tremendously lucky- and I recognize that.
Continuing on...
I guess it all goes back to that very old saying "never burn your bridges". (I live by this)
I mention this, because many of my friends are having trouble finding nursing jobs as new grads and as nurses with 1-3 years experience. However I have been incredibly fortunate and have (as a new grad myself) had many offers and opportunities come my way, from ER positions to Oncology to Correctional positions. And it seems to be attributed to "knowing the right people". Where as my friends who are having difficulty, have bad references, left their job on less than ideal terms, etc...
I guess my thought is, something so seemingly simple, really seems to go A LONG way.
My question is, has anyone else ever noticed this as clearly as I have? and I was wondering if anyone had any stories about bridges burned intentionally/unintentionally that they really wish they hadnt?
Finally, I'd like to add- that I'd like to think I do know a little "WHAT", along with the "WHO". lol
Specializes in Critical Care, ED, Cath lab, CTPAC,Trauma.
Once! Just once! and it was well worth it!!!!! I thought long and hard about burning the bridge.........I used lighter fluid and a match!!!!! (long story) and it felt good!!!!!!!
I do not recommend it though. Never burn your bridges..you never know when it will come to bite your butt!!!
I recently burned my bridge however I wasn't given much choice rather than getting used for a couple of weeks and then let go.Well, I decided to let them go without notice. Otherwise if this company hadn't been so disorganized I would feel bad about it. However, Karma is my friend and who's to say that I won't have the upper hand next time! Maybe I'll be their Director or their corporate boss, anything is possible. I mean if you jump from job to job to job then yes you will have trouble but I haven't and this is only one experience and hopefully the last. That being said I plan to never return to LTC even though it has been my heart in nsg but these facilities are not run right to begin with! Hoping to get into hospice or dialysis nsg! JUST SAYING!
Esme12, ASN, BSN, RN
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Once! Just once! and it was well worth it!!!!! I thought long and hard about burning the bridge.........I used lighter fluid and a match!!!!! (long story) and it felt good!!!!!!!
I do not recommend it though. Never burn your bridges..you never know when it will come to bite your butt!!!
like someone just said ...... Karma!