Change in offer terms after acceptance

[KHT]

So I accepted a job offer ... a key factor was a flexible schedule where I specified days of the week and consecutive shifts. The hiring manager assured me that can be arranged no problem. After my acceptance, I'm finding that the schedule isn't as flexible as it was "sold" to me and every discussion since then with the hiring manager has been related to scheduling issues! Not exactly the best way to start off a new job but not sure what to do at this point ... ??? ...if I should return my ID badge and tell them they have not met the terms of the offer and therefore I need to negate my acceptance??

[sailornurse]

Did you get this in writing? How long have you been working there? Do you have any other offers?

[KHT]

I haven't started yet ... anytime I try to confirm my discussion via writing (email), no response (I get a phone call back and another verbal discussion. I do have other options so I don't NEED this job.

[roser13, ASN, RN]

I'm very curious as to why they seem unable or unwilling to put anything in writing. That might not be a good sign.

Given that you've not started yet and you have other options, I'd be inclined to advise you to walk away from this "offer." If they are being squirrelly about the schedule before you've even started, just think how they might be once you're on board.

[chare]

So I accepted a job offer ... a key factor was a flexible schedule where I specified days of the week and consecutive shifts. The hiring manager assured me that can be arranged no problem.

I'm not sure exactly what it is that you need, or how much flexibility you are looking for, but you might be asking too much. With one exception, in every unit I worked, flexible scheduling came with seniority. If this is something that you absolutely must have, you need to get it in writing.

After my acceptance, I'm finding that the schedule isn't as flexible as it was "sold" to me and every discussion since then with the hiring manager has been related to scheduling issues!

You should verify that the hiring manager is whom you will be working for, as the hiring manager might not be the unit manager.

…if I should return my ID badge and tell them they have not met the terms of the offer and therefore I need to negate my acceptance??

If you have other options, this might be a time to explore them.

I haven't started yet…

I have never worked anywhere that I received my ID badge prior to my first day of employment. I would verify this status with your employer before resigning, if you do, to ensure you do so in the proper manner.

Best wishes in whatever you decide.