I'm torn. HELP!

Princess_M83 · Feb 3, 2009

Did they happen to tell you why you can't have it? Did they hire someone else, change the qualifications, etc? Really need more info to be able to help

studentnurse4964 · Feb 3, 2009

They had hired someone else after they promised me the job. Then when I had asked about it they let her go.

Princess_M83 · Feb 3, 2009

So after letting said person go, they still do not want to hire you into the position?

studentnurse4964 · Feb 3, 2009

They also had me sign the job description papers the week before they hired her, told me and the girl who was suppose to orientate me what and when this was goin to happen and told me what to give her to let her know I passed. They've been hiring LPNs and RNs, and I can do everything a LPN can except for tx and insulin, and i would be working with a RN at all times.

Princess_M83 · Feb 3, 2009

Well, if they had you sign papers and then hired someone else into the position and let her go and now tell you that you do not have the job, I would have to say that this facility may not be the best to work for as their hiring practices seem to be a bit shady.

studentnurse4964 · Feb 3, 2009

Nope, Im still promised the job when they need it, but im unsure as to when that will be. It could be 2 days to 4 months. Also when I tried to find out when i was going to orientate for the MA position, they ignored me for 5 days. I left them messages and even stopped by once to ask and they told me they didn't know what was going on. Then I finally said I need to know bc i would like to start, and they said oh we dont need you now.

after asking me everyday i worked for the past 3 months they all of a sudden dont need me anymore??

Princess_M83 · Feb 3, 2009

I would definitely be looking elsewhere for my employment since they obviously do not seem to have the need for the position and they could very easily terminate your employment even after hiring you into the position as they did with the other girl. They do not seem to be all that interesting in recruiting you or keeping you on hand for employment in that position if they are not responding to inquiries in a reasonable time period.

MermiesGreatGig · Feb 3, 2009

"I :redbeathe it there and plan to stay after I finish school"

"I don't want to leave the facilty!"

So...why are you asking if you should leave? Seems to me like you answered your own question.

Who "promised" you the job? Was it HR, or was it a supervisor? Having been an HR Officer for 10 years, I know sometimes supervisors sometimes tell employees things that are not true. I've seen so many people get their hopes up based on unsupported comments from supervisors.

I also remember times when we'd post a position only to decide later that we didn't really need it. Perhaps, they desperately needed this position last semester due to increased client load...or any other reason. Now, though, there simply may not be a need.

You will run into questionable decisions at any place of employment. But, the fact that you "love it there" and you "plan to stay" and you "don't want to leave"...well, that leads me to believe the place has more than a few redeeming qualities that have satisfied you thus far. A good employer is rare. Think your decision through and don't leave over one negative event. Look at the overall picture. The grass isn't always greener.