I am going to be transferring to a new hospital to switch specialties. However, when HR
at my current job found out, they stated they did not want to lose me and asked what they could do to persuade me to stay. I applied to two previous positions in the past year and never got so much as a phone call, email, nothing. Due to this, they said they would push my application through to the unit I wanted to work on. Within two hours, I had an interview
scheduled for the following week. I really do like the hospital I work for but the reason I
was looking elsewhere is because I felt my inquiries to new positions were swept under
the rug. I am flattered by them wanting me to stay but should I consider this situation a good thing or is it a red flag? Any advice would be great. Thank you!
Whichever you decide is best for you.....either way, it's refreshing to see an attempt at retention of a good nurse and employee
Sorry to disagree. I don't see this type of behavior by management as refreshing. I see it as same ol', same ol'. Not dealing with issues as they arise, making desperate plea deals when the status quo is threatened. Nothing new about that.
Sorry to disagree. I don't see this type of behavior by management as refreshing. I see it as same ol', same ol'. Not dealing with issues as they arise, making desperate plea deals when the status quo is threatened. Nothing new about that.
That's good, and a different point of reference. What I see- great nurses leaving with no attempt to retain them
I would encourage the OP to research/Google up "counter-offer". I believe the recommended course of action in cases such as yours will be quite obvious.
The common wisdom out there is that you usually shouldn't stay for a counter offer. Basically, it's an employer saying they've only now decided to treat you fairly in or to retain you, typically things will go back to how they were.
How the employer acts after you agree to stay, is akin to how my neighbor acts after the apartment manager tells them to stop putting their dripping garbage in the hallway. The next day, there is the garbage in the hallway next to their door, right where they always put it.
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Yep, your inquiries were lost in the HR file thirteen. Do not be flattered by the fact THEY realized their error. If this is an internal transfer, why does HR have their panties in a bunch?
You need to make this all about YOU.
This is all about management now. Interview, get an offer and stay put if it works out for YOU.
Best wishes.
Were the previous transfer inquiries within the allowed timeframe for a transfer? If you inquired before you were eligible for transfer, perhaps that's why the previous inquiries were circular filed. Did you apply using the approved route for transfers?
Yes, I did everything within the appropriate time frame. You must be in your current position for at least 6 months. I was in it for a year before I applied.
Since so many say definitely don't entertain a last ditch effort counter-offer by present employer I'm wondering if there are any caveats? I would agree it is a losing proposition if the workplace is horrible and that is why the employee was job hunting. I have actually seen that happen most often to unsavvy employees who are thrown a few extra dollars and are as miserable as before they turned down another opportunity. What if, as was my interpretation of the original post, the workplace isn't horrible but they are frustrated they weren't able to be promoted or transferred to another unit of interest? Again I have seen HR stall, ignore or drop the ball more times than I can count so I'm not sure this is always a reflection on a nursing unit's climate.
Like I said, the working conditions are actually very good compared to other places. Pay is good, staffing is very safe. Benefits kind of suck but I'll take that over bad pay/staffing. I do like working there
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I think if you want to stay, now is the time to ask for what you want.
You are in an excellent position here for negotiation. There is none better.
Think about what would improve your life. More money? Benefits? More PTO? What do you want? Ask for a little more than you expect they can deliver, and ask for at least a little bit of everything. Of course, you should be asking for more than your offer at the other place, in every arena.
If tbey come back with "well, we can't do anything about the health benefit, but we can meet your request on PTO and salary", then you come back with "ok, well if you can't meet the health benefit then the salary needs to come up more, to x, and the PTO needs to come up 5 more days per year." Be specific with numbers.
Good luck and congrats! I made my best business deals when I was ready to walk.
I agree with negotiating at your present employer although I tend to limit my requests to one specific area as they all can be extrapolated into a dollar amount any way. In my experience asking for a little bit of everything including extra plush toilet paper overwhelms and pisses them off. I'd be doubtful there is much room for negotiations at the new place unless you offer something unique they can't live without or they are desperate, and if the latter is true big red flag. Good luck and keep us posted!
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Whichever you decide is best for you.....either way, it's refreshing to see an attempt at retention of a good nurse and employee