Driving REALLY far for an interview?

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Specializes in psych.

Has anyone driven outlandishly far for an interview?

I applied to several places and one called me but I didn't realize how far it was when I agreed over the phone to a interview in person. They are not doing any other forms of interviewing except in-person. I work the day before my scheduled interview and there are no air flights that will make it in time. I didn't have time to research and call her back to change at the moment, she called me right as I was gonna leave for work.

I am seriously considering driving a car for about 10-12 hours for this interview. I'm gonna have to get off work and start driving! I probably won't get to sleep. Has anyone done this before? Tomorrow I'm going to try to get my interview rescheduled to the day after the scheduled date. I hope they will accommodate my request!

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Specializes in ICU.

I drove 3 hours one way for an interview at a job I really wanted.

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Specializes in Geriatrics, Dialysis.

The drive seems a bit long to say the least. Since you work the day before I would book a hotel room in advance, pack the car with everything you need and leave right after work. Just make sure and alert the hotel that you will have a very late check in. Then you can at least get a little rest and have a place to get cleaned up and dressed for the interview.

If you can afford it and your schedule gives you time for it book the room for 2 nights so you can sleep before driving back home. Staying the extra night will also give you some time to explore the area a little and see if it might be a place you'd like to relocate to if you are offered the job. Good luck!

ps And I am sorry but I just assumed you are working a day shift and would be able to arrive late on the night before the interview. Depending on your schedule the time you need to leave might mess up my plan.

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10- to 12-hour drive? I would rather fly to it--I'd get there in one, two hours or so. It may cost a bit more, but it sure beats being in a car for almost a whole day vs. in a plane for four hours. I would do the interview and be back in my own bed that night.

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Specializes in psych.

I did a flight and drive. If I don't get the job, then at least I have somewhat of a story to tell haha

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Specializes in TMS, Education, Simulation.

I once drove about 8 hrs for an interview. My boyfriend tagged along and we made a little two day trip out of it.

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Specializes in psych.

I drove 2 hours there and 2 hours back to the airport the same day. Just found out I got the job! :laugh:

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Specializes in Emergency, Trauma, Critical Care.

7 hours I took the job and relocated to the area. Considering how far is it is I would really look at every airline

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I've driven 5 hours there and 5 hours back for a NP interview! It felt horrible, but I got into the program. I also flew across country for the job that I currently have.

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