New job now vs. move soon

[Ilovefruit]

Hi,

I have a concern about starting a new job given the possibility of having to move in 2-6 months from now.

As a new grad, I had several promising interviews locally and am looking forward to a job offer. Needless to say, a hospital/dept. that hires me will be putting me through weeks to months of orientation.

There is a fair chance that my significant other and I may have to move out of state. It may come in a couple of months to half a year.

I would hate to have to quit the workplace that has invested in my training, possibly before orientation is even over. At the same time, I can't afford to sit around and not work in case we move, or work in an unskilled temp job with no benefits, and am not hireable as a PRN/agency nurse given my lack of experience.

I did not disclose the possibility of moving in interviews b/c it's not set in stone and b/c I thought noone would hire me given this info. What's the best way to handle the situation? Thank-you in advance!

[puggy232]

With the economy the way it is now-take the job. Keep your mouth closed about the move-since it sounds like it is not for sure anyway, and it's easier to look for a job while you have one then to be stressed trying to find one, and having to settle for a less desireable one.

[ddoosier]

You need the experience. Since you are unsure of your time frame; take the job.

[locolorenzo22, BSN, RN]

Some expierence is better than none...don't say anything until it is sure..and when time comes, put in notice...explain that it is a family situation, and that while you wish you could stay, it is not feasible with the current situation. Also, hospitals are businesses...they expect x number of new grads to fizzle out, honestly. and it's no different from any other workplace....do your job to the best of your ability everyday and there should be no issues when you leave.

[rn4ever?]

Since you said that nothing is set in stone yet and certain at the moment, you can take the job for now and proceed from there.

[nolookingback]

I'm currently in a similar situation and I agree with the majority of the posts - take the job. It will be easier for you to get a job if/when you move if you have some experience than if you have no nursing experience at all.

Best of luck to ya!