I may be losing my job because of an interview with another job, HELP!!!

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hey guys, i have gotten myself into a pickle. i aplied for a job a great distance from my house and got called in for a interview. when i wnet to the interview i find out that this hospital is associated with my current job, and the nurse recruiter and unit manager i met with were very eager for me to work there, they told me that they could just call my current job and work out a transfer date, they also siad all my benefits and senority would transfer in. heres the problem, they never offered me the position ( i think they assume that i will take it) and i dont want the position becsue i will be taking a paycut and the drive is about 20mins longer than my current job, also i think they already called my job and told them that i would be transferring even though i dont want to. i am scared my current supervisor will be upset with me and hr at my current job will make me transfer!!!!! i called the other job that i interviewd for today (the interview was yesterday) and told the nurse recruiter i couldnt take the job (left a voicemail) and she called me back and left a voicemail saying "i hope it wasnt you that called and said i cant take the job" she asked me to call her back to clarify things and i did but i had to leave another message, but she hasnt called me back yet. what do you guys think????? do you think they assumed i would take the job? did they already call my job? will my supervisor be upset with me and try to fire me? will hr make me transfer????? please someone talk to me i am so nervous and scared, i feel like i really screwed myself

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Specializes in PeriOp, ICU, PICU, NICU.

Well, too bad you didn't do some research before applying, but that is old news. I think that you should call utnil you speak with the recruiter personally. Meanwhile if they did call your current job then you might want to explain what happened and that you have no intention in leaving them. (regardless of what you say or do, the question of why were you looking and applying elsewhere will remain). Don't tell them you don't want to take it because of the paycut and distance. I would just keep it brief and assure them of your intentions of staying. Explain that you were never offered the job, and that everything happened so quick and the message must have gotten mixed.

Truly, I have no idea what else you could do, but then again I am not a nurse. So, I wish you the best of luck and let us know what happened. :)

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Miss JKm-- you have the right to apply to a facility of your choice. Whether they hire you is up to them and whether you say "yes" is up to you. It's a mutual agreement and no one can make arrangements for you but you and your place of employment. Even though they may be affiliated, my thinking is they have nothing to do with anything except a basic work record. You have the right to apply anywhere you want to! Nobody has the right to make the choice for you! Go for it! The better the benefits, the better the money...you're doing nothing but bettering yourself. I wish you luck!

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Why would you interview for a job you had no desire to begin in the first place?

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Specializes in PACU.

thanks guyf for replying so quickly!!!! i just talked to the recruiter directly and she said that they are really interested in me and really eager to have me on staff, even though i would be taking a hourly paycut ( about $1), i would average about 30 more hours per pay because it will be a full time position, also this hospital is a trauma center and i'd probably see and experience alot more than at my current job, and they negotiated and gave me my prefered shift. i am weighing the pros and cons. the only reason i dont wanna leave my job is because i am comfterble there and i really love the people i work with, but i feel like this may be a better oppurtunity as far as my future as a nurse...... what do you guys think???

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Specializes in PACU.
Why would you interview for a job you had no desire to begin in the first place?

i agreed to the interview becasus i feel its an honor to be asked for an interview amoung other canidates, and i wanted to tour the hospital and see what they had to offer that might change my mind

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Specializes in PeriOp, ICU, PICU, NICU.

Upon speaking with the recruiter it sounds great. Hey, if you think you will be happier there or it is more rewarding then go for it. Good luck to you. :)

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thanks guyf for replying so quickly!!!! i just talked to the recruiter directly and she said that they are really interested in me and really eager to have me on staff, even though i would be taking a hourly paycut ( about $1), i would average about 30 more hours per pay because it will be a full time position, also this hospital is a trauma center and i'd probably see and experience alot more than at my current job, and they negotiated and gave me my prefered shift. i am weighing the pros and cons. the only reason i dont wanna leave my job is because i am comfterble there and i really love the people i work with, but i feel like this may be a better oppurtunity as far as my future as a nurse...... what do you guys think???

what a deal. You can spend more in gas (and more and more that is becoming a significant factor), probably work harder and make less money doing it. If they are "really eager" to have you on staff maybe they can prove it to by paying you accordingly. After all, you are worth it, aren't you? Good luck to you.

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Specializes in PACU.
what a deal. You can spend more in gas (and more and more that is becoming a significant factor), probably work harder and make less money doing it. If they are "really eager" to have you on staff maybe they can prove it to by paying you accordingly. After all, you are worth it, aren't you? Good luck to you.

really good point, i wonder if they could accomadate me accordingly.... thanks

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Specializes in med/surg/tele/neuro/rehab/corrections.
really good point, i wonder if they could accomadate me accordingly.... thanks

Yeah I was thinking that they could at least match your current rate of pay. I bet they would.

This new opportunity sounds exciting! For us to learn from our lives we must stretch ourself and that often puts us outside our comfort zone. Only you know what's best for you but if you are interested then go for it. (As long as they pay you what you are worth then no problemo. LOL) :)

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really good point, i wonder if they could accomadate me accordingly.... thanks

Do not wonder...ASK!!!! We are nurses...we are in demand...and employers will commonly "low ball" you on the rate....any money they save helps the bottom line...but there is ALWAYS room for negotiation. This would be the best time to negotiate actually...when you don't actually NEED the job. You really wouldn't have anything to lose. Unfortunately, I find this to be very common amongst women....not wanting to speak up and ask for what they deserve. You are a WOMAN and a NURSE....there for you are invaluable....ask for what you deserve/need...the worst that can happen is they say no.

Kathryn

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Specializes in Specializes in L/D, newborn, GYN, LTC, Dialysis.

you have EVERY right to go where pay and conditions are most suitable to your experience and talents. Make no mistake about that!

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