I have a situation... Sort of :)

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Ok, so I'm leaving my current job in less than two weeks. I'm suPposed to be starting a new job on the last Monday of the month. However, I've been speaking with someone off and on about this other Position for a while and an opening came up!! It's really my dream job, what I always wanted to do... And now there's an opening!!! There's a good chance I could get it, but the official interview can't be done until next week (I've already met with lady... But now need to have a formal interview with 3 peoPle).

So here's my situation I guess...

The official interview can't be done until mid next week, and I'm supposed to start my new job the following Monday. How do I make sure I know whether I got the job or not by that Friday? Should I mention this other job offer? I would need to know by Friday so I know whether I need to decline the other offer or not. (the job I'll be starting the Monday at the end of the month)

If I do get this job and they don't need me to start for another week, do you think it would be ok to ask my current job for a few more days of work? I know they could use me. Not sure if this would be appropriate though.

Any suggestions????

Let me know if I need to explain something better... I'm typing from my phone so it's not as easy :p

Specializes in Surgical Acute Unit (Bariatrics & Ortho).

I think that you start the new job as planned. There is no reason in this job market that you should think you are a shoe in for any job. You may not get this new-new job at all. In nursing you are only as effective as how much you love your job, so you do what's right for you without intentionally screwing anyone over. You will be a better nurse for landing your dream job.

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