i've interviewed for several new grad programs in los angeles and have received job offers from all. i gave a verbal agreement to the first, then decided later that another was better overall: day shift, shorter commute...
i agreed to an appointment for pre employment physical with the first offer but now i want to withdraw from it all, in addition they never said what the pay was, which is especially important b/c the surrounding area has very expensive rentals, so when i followed up c a phone call- was told that person was out and would return next week.
instead was asked if i rec'd an "offer"letter- salary should of been there. i didn't receive the offer letter, just a verbal offer: so does that mean i can withdraw from futher consideration without burning any bridges for the future? am i committed in any way because of the verbal acceptance to the verbal offer? i'm not sure how to handle this.
in addition, my sister ( she is in business) said i should negotiate with the hospital i want to work with, even though i'm pretty happy with the benefits and all, even though i am applying for a new grad postion. i thought salaries are pretty straightforward as a staff nurse, but she insists EVERYTHING IS NEGOTIABLE. i could understand negoitating if working with an agency and if i had experience but.... any opinions/advice/experience?
renerian, BSN, RN
5,693 Posts
Yep get everything in writing.
renerian