Job offer, accepted now "new" information regarding position given - feel duped!

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I interviewed for a FT position recently..was offered the job and accepted. However, AFTER accepting I was told a few things that were NOT remotely hinted at or told to me during the interview process nor during the initial screening for the position..such as...I will not have a home office though the position was only advertised for the one in the area I live - I am expected to work in one of several offices given the need. I wouldn't have a problem with this except the other 2 are 60-70 miles one way from where I live. The other bit of news is the orientation will take place 90 miles from my home at AND 200 miles from my home at the 2 "headquarters." The orientation length of time (days) time isn't firm..it can be anywhere from a week to 4 months. I cannot afford to drive back and forth nor can I afford to stay somewhere even during the week. Evidently, this traveling is part of the job, which was NOT discussed as is taking call for ALL the facilities with in a 100 mile radius. Had I known all these things I would not have applied, interviewed or accepted. My only other option is a PRN position at another place which could roll into part time at some point but FT would be months away as it's a few place. I spent last night applying like crazy for other jobs but with the job market as it is I felt blessed to have been given this FT opportunity. Even for seasoned nurses its difficult. I did not tell the HR person any of my concerns when I found this out yesterday, because, frankly, unless I can secure something else before the start date I have no choice but to at least begin this position as I resigned from my other part time job to take this one. I can't go back to them now!

I realize now this may be why the position was advertised for so long (several months)..maybe they had other people interview etc then find this out. I feel like I was not given the full scope of the job intentionally. Am I the only one this is happening to? Or is this becoming somewhat of the norm now..apply for jobs..never hear back about application or get an interview only to be told you will hear back if there is going to be a 2nd interview or whatever only to never hear back. I understand employers are having to use resources more wisely given the economic climate however, for the first time as a nurse I am beginning to see the disrespect and herding of nurses that others have complained about. I have no idea what to do. Employers know we have little wiggle room anymore. I think about some of the posts on here - nurses wanting to leave the field. I understand this.

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Specializes in psych, addictions, hospice, education.

I think you need to consider the pros and cons of accepting this job you state you do not want and that has requirements you consider intolerable. You are not going to be anywhere near content while working for this business. I wonder what other things you still haven't been told.

Might the new job provide a place to stay for orientation, especially when it's 200 miles away? Will you get mileage both for orientation and when you're on the job? Would those things make a difference?

Please consider going back to your old job. If you resigned on good terms, they might be happy to have you back. The worst that can happen is they'll say no, but at least you will have tried.

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We see things like this happening where I live. They know people are desperate for jobs, so they give you a smiley face to get you in the door than wham! Here come the stuff we didn't tell you about.... It's so annoying! I agree with the above comment and see if there is any kind of compensation for the travel.

Just a couple of examples: two years ago I applies for a job that was FT (I was working PT somewhere else when I applied), closer to my house, great hours, everything was perfect for me! I interviewed and they pretty much told me on the spot I had the job. I had to take an aptitude test, and they called me in a few days to confirm I was hired. I gave my two weeks at my job. The day after my two weeks at my job, the new company called and said they have to put of my orientation for a couple days for scheduling issues and would call me when they were ready. The next week I called them, and they told me they ha no jobs open, don't remember me interviewing, and never told me I would be hired!!!!!!! I went back to my previous job, but they had already filled my position!! (btw this wasn't a health care job but it's happening all over!)

My ex-husband accepted a job and his jobsite was undefined at hire. He ended up having to work 3 hrs away from home! They gave him a camper trailer to stay in during the week, a truck to drive, and perdiem for food and household stuff.

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Specializes in Home Health, Foster Care.

I am sorry you have to go through this. I think everyone has been through something like this one time or another. It is just such as shame that these jobs do not tell you upfront what the job really entails. I have gone through something like that just this past month. I accepted a job and I have done case management before. I was told that my job is an RN trying to "decipher" whether the clients I was working with will need to go back to work for their welfare benefits or did they submit sufficient documentation regarding their illness. That was alright with me because I wanted to do case management. But then when I accepted the job, there were just little things that I did not like about the job that was not told to me during the interview. I was told the job was 9-5pm and then I find out that the job was 9-5:30 which was ok, but then with a 30 min lunch break. I said well alright I guess I can deal with that. Then they tell me that there is mandatory overtime and I explained that I have to go home to my daughter and pick her up from afterschool by 6pm. Everyone had to stay between 6-8 or 9pm. Don't get me wrong, they paid you for the hrs but I did not care, I needed to be home with my children. Also, the last straw for me was that I was not even doing any RN work really. It was more social work. There were social workers there as well and we all were picking the clients up from the same pile and calling them. I was questioning them, what is the difference between myself and the social worker??? Why do you need an RN if I am asking the same questions as the social workers were. I was so disgusted because I came from a social worker background and did not want to go back there again. So needless to say I resigned after 2 weeks. All I want is the job to be honest with me and tell me what to expect. But I guess if they tell the truth, they won't get the position filled :confused:

Good Luck to you and I hope everything works out for the best for you.

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Specializes in Med/Surg, Ortho, ASC.

I would think twice about accepting this position, which seems intolerable for a number of reasons. (Not least of which, they intentionally misled you; what else will they/have they mislead you about?)

A very real drawback is that if you accept this position, then jump ship as soon as you can, you will have a short-term position on your resume that will lead future potential employers to question your abilities or willingness to sustain employment.

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Same thing happened to me. I was hired for three 10 hour shifts, and a set schedule of MWF with every other S. Once I started I found out it is a 14 hour shift and no set schedule as promised, totally random and most weekends. I complained to no avail, they keep saying they will fix it, and not fixing it. I feel like they lied to get me in the door and now I am stuck here while looking for soemthing else. I never would have agreed to a 14 hour shift with such a long commute. I will find something else and when I do I'm OUT. That is what they get for being dishonest, wasted training costs.

If they have to miselead you to get you in the door, it is not going to be a great place to work.

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I would accept the full time employment for only so long as it takes to get a better job if you can not go back to your old job. Definitely try to get your old job back. It would be worth a little humble pie. Good luck.

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Specializes in ICU, ED, Trauma, Transplant.

I'm so angry for you just reading your post! They drop all that on you, and you're supposed to pay for all the gas, food and hotel while you train for them? They're not going to pay for it? How awful, and I'm sorry.

I would make my decision based on how much you need this FT job. If you're really in need for money to come in, it might be best to take it for now. But if you're able to survive a little longer while still looking for a better job, be best to do that. I think if you take it, you're going to really dislike all these "new" obligations, grow resentful that you had the wool pulled over your eyes (and you definitely DID...that's a lot of "new" information you should have been told about!), and you'll probably eventually go on to find another job anyway.

I'm usually the type of person who would encourage anyone to give any job a chance and just go in there and work for the paycheck to bide their time until a better job comes along, but this place not telling you what I consider big things certainly makes you wonder what other kind of crap they're going to pull on you once you start.

If you can afford to avoid working at this place, you should. The PRN job sounds more appealing at this point, as would going to your old job as others had stated. Good luck with your decision! You should update us on what you decide to do!

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A very real drawback is that if you accept this position, then jump ship as soon as you can, you will have a short-term position on your resume that will lead future potential employers to question your abilities or willingness to sustain employment.

There'd be no reason to put this job on her resume if she is only there a short time. Resumes are not job histories but highlights aimed at the position you're applying to and leaving off short term or unrelated employment is accepted practice.

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Wow - they completely misled you! If they did this, what else might they do?!? I would definitely reconsider this. That was so wrong on so many levels. If you left your previous job on good terms, I would definitely consider asking if you can come back. I'm not sure what your financial situation is, but if you can coast for just a little longer, the right job may come along.

Good luck to you! I hope everything works out.

Amanda

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Specializes in FNP.

I would go to HR and ask them at which hotel they will be putting you up, and can they please give you gas cards, as voucher reimbursement will not work for you at this time. The 2011 fedeal mileage rate is 0.48, so figure out what it is going to be and let them know so they can give you the correct amount in advance.

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I'm with linearthinker! Great idea! That's absolutely what you should do! ...and I believe the federal mileage rate is currently $0.51.

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