How long did it take you all to find RN job in Oakland/SF area

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Hi everyone. I am curious. My son and I Maybe going to live with sister in Oakland after my divorce.:crying2: I am from Louisiana and am an RN with almost 3 years med/surg and neuro, but have been out for 2 years. Would be willing to work wherever would hire me. at first. (conditions at previous hospital were pretty hellish so used to it) Just curious how long it has taken all of you to find work. I will be getting spousal support for a little while but...

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Hi there,

I hate to bring you down with what you're already going through, but the Bay Area has to be one of the toughest places in CA to get a job, even for experienced nurses right now, and especially for one who's been out for a while. I would advise you, if you can, to find a job before relocating here. As a new grad, I've been searching for 9 months now and can only score the rare interview well out of the area. Many hospitals have even been laying off staff this year.

Anyway, I just had to reply to your post, because coincidentally I am from Louisiana and live in Oakland, and ironically I recently acquired my Louisiana license because I am actually thinking of moving back home to start my career because friends tell me the job market is less hostile there.

Life is so weird.

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When I was out of work for more than a year, I finally left the Bay area because I could no longer afford to live there without a job.

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Caliotter, if I may ask, where did you end up going?

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I have two friends (new grads) who may have to move out of the bay area because of the job market here and like Caliotter....they cannot afford to live here anymore.

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Hi StillSeeking,

Did you find a job yet? I'm graduating in 2 months and have heard that the job market is horrible for new grads... I'm currently out of state and may stay in the midwest for some work experience before moving back if the job market is still the same for new grads. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

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