Hi everyone. I have a big problem! I am a fairly new nurse and I was working night-shift in med/surg for three months, which was really hard on me so I started looking for a day job. I was offered a day-shift positon somewhere else (for a brand new psych unit) and I accepted the position. I recieved a confirmation letter in the mail (from the new place) of my start date, my training times, and when I would begin my regular schedule.
So obviously I quit my first job and showed up for training at the new place. After one week of training, the new employer told everyone they were having a problem getting licensed. So, I didn't start working when they said I would. In fact, its been about a month and they still have no idea when they'll get everything finalized to open. So I'm kinda out of work and no one else will hire me with the little experience that I have.
So my question is.... Can they legally do that?.. tell me my start date and then just blow off all the new employees? What should I do? I dont know how much longer I can go on without working:crying2:. Need some advice please.
Thanks for all of your advice. I think unemployment in the state of CA is out of the question because you have to be working for a min of 6mos to get it. I've gotten mixed opinions on whether or not I can hire an attorney for lost wages. I dont think I'll go down that road unless the job is NEVER going to pan out. Like they never open. I really want to still work there even though they jerked me around for the psych experience. Wish me luck. This situation sux!!
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Thanks for all of your advice. I think unemployment in the state of CA is out of the question because you have to be working for a min of 6mos to get it. I've gotten mixed opinions on whether or not I can hire an attorney for lost wages. I dont think I'll go down that road unless the job is NEVER going to pan out. Like they never open. I really want to still work there even though they jerked me around for the psych experience. Wish me luck. This situation sux!!