Feel like I've made a mistake..

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Hey guys! I graduated in December 2014 and accepted a new grad position in a Level IV NICU in this incredible northeast Children's Hospital. Although I love my coworkers and the environment, I don't LOVE the NICU. I just don't feel a passion for it. Initially my main interest was the CICU in the same Children's Hospital but I interviewed for the NICU first and the manager offered me the job immediately after my interview. I didn't know how to say no or how to say that I wanted to wait until after my CICU interview so I accepted. I feel terrible for accepting something I didn't truly love but I'm a new grad and not in any position to turn down a job. I want to do an internal transfer after a year to the CICU but I'm nervous about burning bridges with the NICU management. What do you guys think I should do?

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I think that once you put in a year you will have enough time and experience under your belt to truly evaluate if the NICU is the right fit for you. If you decide it is not, be open and honest with your current NM and express that you are grateful for the opportunity but CICU is where you really want to be.

I have learned all to well that at the end of the day you have to do what is best for you, your career, and your happiness. Best wishes.

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Can I please have your job, NICU is my dream job, but i haven't had any luck and I am not even a new grad!

Good luck...

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Well it's good that you know it's not your strong suite, I probably wouldn't even wait a year to try to transfer. I am sure you are thinking a year because that is average time internal applicants need, but I would talk to your manager now about it. NICU is so specialized, I can almost guarantee you are not the first person to come to her shortly after starting and realizing you do not like the NICU. NICU really isn't for everyone and I think you should be honest with yourself, and make it known. Do your best while you are there, learn as much as you can to make your transition easier and no, do not break any bridges, but just be honest, and I am sure the manager will understand. Good luck to you

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