This is going to be a fairly mild vent, but I need to blow off a little steam.
I have been trying to get a job working with outpts (that don't require too much use of gloves - no wound care clinics or anything like that) for over a year now, and everything I have tried for, the job has gone to someone with "experience in this setting" or "office experience". I've been in the hospital now for 6+ years - am I ever going to be able to get out?? Also, I'm kind of being pigeonholed into my current field, and I want to try something new. People keep telling me about jobs for Oncology this or Oncology that, but I dont want to do chemo anymore! I can't handle wearing gloves all the time. I'm going crazy - among other things I have a horrible rash on my hands that I get from wearing gloves, and with cold weather it's only going to get worse. The emmployee health doc at work said that my hands are possibly a "career ending problem". It wouldn't have to be if I could get something where gloves aren't used so often!
I was really close to getting a job in a clinic that would have been PERFECT for me, but of course, someone "with previous experience" got it and I was the second choice. I don't think the person who got it will be quitting any time soon, so I'm moving on. But a lot of places are not even acknowledging the fact that I have applied. I'm really sad and frustrated that these places will not give me a chance. Is there anything I can do to make myself look more appealing to them? I asked at the last one (the one I didn't get) if there was anything I could improve on for next time I apply for something, and they said that my resume and interview were great, and all it came down to was her "experience".
Anyone have any sage advice or words of encouragement??? TIA!
You might try for research, especially in oncology; depending of course on where you live. I love it and there is quite a shortage. The money is good, the hours are good and I rarely have to wear gloves. Just a thought.
You might try for research, especially in oncology; depending of course on where you live. I love it and there is quite a shortage. The money is good, the hours are good and I rarely have to wear gloves. Just a thought.
I know someone who does that, and it does sound good. But I don't want to do oncology anymore right now. Since I have to get a new job anyway, I want to try something else for awhile. That's a good suggestion though. Thanks!
pattymac
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You might try for research, especially in oncology; depending of course on where you live. I love it and there is quite a shortage. The money is good, the hours are good and I rarely have to wear gloves. Just a thought.