Offered a Job but waiting on the second job

Editorial Team / Admin · May 19, 2015

If you wait the two weeks, you may find you have NO job. Have you considered that option? However, only you can decide whether passing on this job offer and holding out for the hope of being offered the other is worth that risk.

littlepeopleRNICU · May 19, 2015

Are they at two different hospitals, or the same? If the same, I would explain to HR that you are waiting for an offer from the second unit(they should already be aware you interviewed). Sometimes they'll be the middle person and explain that to the first unit, or tell the second you've got an offer and try to get things sped up a bit. It worked in my experience, at least!

If not, did the first unit say when you'd be starting?

palumboedana · May 19, 2015

If you wait the two weeks, you may find you have NO job. Have you considered that option? However, only you can decide whether passing on this job offer and holding out for the hope of being offered the other is worth that risk.

Thanks for getting back to me. I have considered that option. I will call the second hospital tomorrow. The area the first interview was was very city like and I want to change from that. The second interview area was very scenic and more rural. I have to give them a decision tomorrow. Thanks Again!

palumboedana · May 19, 2015

Are they at two different hospitals, or the same? If the same, I would explain to HR that you are waiting for an offer from the second unit(they should already be aware you interviewed). Sometimes they'll be the middle person and explain that to the first unit, or tell the second you've got an offer and try to get things sped up a bit. It worked in my experience, at least!
If not, did the first unit say when you'd be starting?

Two different hospitals but the first hospital knew about the second one. The second one the nurse managers really liked me. So I dont know... I would be relocating for both positions.

studentnurse9806 · May 20, 2015

I would accept the first job and just try to postpone the orientation stuff . If u do get an offer from the medical surgical floor u can accept that and back out of the other job. Not really ideal but you have to look out for yourself and secure yourself a job

palumboedana · May 23, 2015

I took a risk and declined the first job interview's offer because the area was very city like and I am looking to move from a congested area, I want more rural, open land educational hospital. So I am waiting on the second job interview. I called the second hospital on Wednesday ( two days after my interview) and still havent heard anything yet. Wish me luck!

MatrixRn · May 23, 2015

A was going to post a comment saying "A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush." but I digress.

Good luck on the more rural job...hopefully you will get an offer soon.

palumboedana · May 29, 2015

Hi everyone! I really appreciate the suggestions and advice. I received a phone call today from the second interview and they offered me the positions! Really excited. I do realize it was a huge risk but I said to myself if it isnt meant to be then I just continue my quest. I have to talk to my significant other because I am all set and decided but I do need to consider his options as well.

BiotoBSNtoFNP · May 29, 2015

Happy to hear that!

I was in a similar position. I accepted the first offer. Then called the second interview and said I had another offer but I would absolutely take the second job if it was offered. And they did offer it to me! As a PP said, even if you verbally accept one offer, you could always decline later- although that is definitely frowned upon and burning a bridge. But it was certainly best for me!