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Thanks chillnurse. I'm in mid-TN, and seeing many west TN positions. Guess it's pretty saturated the further east you go. I have been giving some though to KY. How's the market where you are? Nursegreen, your first position sounds much like what I believe this one to be! The contract non-compete limits me in both mileage, and by county, and it also leaves the schedule and my benefits open for modification or amending at any time. Basically the entire contract is to their benefit, which I expected to some extent. I decided to do more vigorous research on this company, which I admit, I should've done prior to applying (learned a good lesson there) and I've found that in the past 2 1/2 years, there have been five other NPs they have hired, and subsequently lost. None have stayed over one year. I'm pretty convinced that I've made the right decision in walking away. I have learned many valuable lessons during this situation, and I know going forward I will be much better prepared to ask the right questions and hopefully find a first position that is a better fit. I really appreciate everyone who has replied with feedback- thank you so much for your help and advice!

Thanks so much for your feedback, I truly appreciate it! BlackDog, there is a 90 day probationary period. However, if I find that it is not a good fit for me after the 90 day probation period and choose to leave, I don't have any recourse. I'm locked in to a 90 day prior written notice, as well as face limitations from the non-compete clause. Short of my death, disability, or loss of license, that 90 days is set in stone. I did request an amendment for a shorter time span, which they flatly refused to consider. I believe the reason I'm struggling so much with whether to accept or not is based on several things I know about the practice, and items I picked up on during conversation during my second (informal) interview. There seems to be a high turnover with the company, I've noticed 3 of the last 4 NPs hired left immediately at one year (I know this because I approached them for preceptor opportunities during my FNP program, and all but one of them are now gone!). Also, during a discussion with the CEO he casually mentioned scheduling and let slip that there have been "arguments" between NPs and front office staff regarding scheduling and I wondered if this could be the reason for the turnover rates. Trauma, they did offer a mileage component for travel. I know there are pros and cons to each job and I'm fine with paying my dues so to speak as a new NP. I'm not looking for perfection! I'm just concerned about going into a bad situation, if there have been "scheduling issues" and what seems to be a high turnover, as well as their lack of willingness to hear out or negotiate any issues I have with the contract. And Trauma, I agree that I should have an attorney look at the contract! Thanks so much for the feedback, I really appreciate it.

Hi everyone, new grad FNP here. Just wanted to reach out for feedback regarding my current job situation. Interviewed for a position in a community health clinic, and the benefits of the job were reasonable and what I expected. Received an employment offer, and a 12 page employment contract. The contract is very restrictive in regards to non compete, termination notice, and is open ended about travel between clinic locations which would potentially set me up for a 3 hour (total time) daily commute if the second location needed coverage due to illness, vacation, leave, etc. I have agonized for 2 days over this position, because outside of the restrictive contract, I really think the job itself would be a great experience. My gut tells me to walk, but because the job situation in TN is really tough right now, I'm second guessing my gut feelings. Sorry for the long post folks! I truly appreciate any of your thoughts on how you might handle.