Mayo Clinic interview

FYI, this is for the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN.

If you do not have anything holding you in California I would say this is a no-brainer. This will make your career, it is one of the few hospitals that is known throughout the country.

Having just moved to Minnesota myself (originally from San Diego) I have been pleasantly surprised. I find the quality of life is much higher, housing much more affordable, and the education (if you have or want kids) is so far ahead it is not even comparable.

The public school education is better than most of the private education in California.

Also the average time to get a job after graduation from nursing school in CA is more than a year, when last I looked. If you have had enough gumption to land an interview at Mayo, pack your warm clothes and get there stat! Good luck!

Thank you for the advice! It helped more than you know!

I did accept the job there and I begin in March!

I am looking at housing options. Any advice there?

The Mayo Clinic is not special. During my travel assignment, I realized most employees felt stifled by their ridiculous "rules" and did not like working there. I also saw the same kind of medical mistakes I saw throughout my career. They paid less than the going rate, because they were "THE MAYO".

Get the stars out of your eyes.

Congratulations! I hear wonderful things about MN.

As far as having stars in your eyes, I agree with BeenThereDoneThat that the Mayo Clinic may leave you disallusioned if you are not realistic. This is true for ANY hospital system -- and really, nursing in general. Im not saying Mayo isn't special -- it is. Just stay grounded knowing you've chosen a very rewarding but challenging profession.

I love the enthusiasm and courage you are showing. This will be a big move. Yes, there will be tough days ahead (as there is in any big new life change) -- but now is the time to celebrate and be excited!! Way to go!!!

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Congrats on the job! I just interviewed there last week- wondering how long it took for them to get back for you on an offer? Thanks!

It only took them a few days to get back actually. I hope you get the job! Which floor?

I interviewed at and was offered a position at Mayo when I first graduated, they flew me out and reimbursed expenses, where willing to pay quite alot for relocation expenses, and the starting pay was similar to what I'd make in New England, and it was in a speciality I wanted. The rents in the area seemed to be quite affordable. I didn't take the position for family reasons and have kicked myself in the butt ever since.

I'm sorry to hear that! I have been working at Mayo for almost a year now. It is an opportunity I'm glad I didn't miss. I work in General Medicine and have learned so much. Mayo gives so many opportunities for career growth and education.

Rochester is also a great place to live. Housing prices have gone up but I rent a very affordable apartment and there are always people looking for roommates too. In addition, I have made some great friends (Rochester is a great place to meet people) and found a great church. It's a good place to start if you are young and able to do it!