I am on my first assignment with Travel Nurse Across America.
My qualms with them: I did not sign up for tax advantage because I was only 10mi from my home. But they signed me up anyway (by accident), and after 3 paychecks I mentioned to my recruiter that I was getting much more than she had originally quoted me ($500 biweekly more). She discovered that payroll had not been taxing my income, and now I have to pay back $1250 dollars.
On top of it, I paid $240 for a VA license. The assingment I wanted there did not work out (understandable), but she said now that I am not going there within the next 6 months (although I do plan on going within the next year) I will no get reimbursed for buying the license. If I complete an assignment there (especially within the year), I feel as though I should still be reimbursed. Is that so out of the question?
Mostly I think I am upset because my recruiter told me when she discovered what was wrong with the untaxed money I was getting "this is a good thing! we caught this early!" she did not apologize she did not show any remorse. I felt terrible. I am so overwhelmed. She made it seem like I was silly to even be upset. On top of it, now I am another $240 in the hole. To that she said not to worry about it, and if she were me she woulnd't worry about getting reimbursed.
I just don't feel like she cares about the things I care about, and I don't like that in a recruiter. She makes me feel silly for caring about losing my money. Maybe I should just get another recruiter? Is that even possible? I don't want to offend her by asking, but I'd prefer someone different. I have also spoken with someone from Supplemental Staffing who is offering about $500 more bi weekly for a Corpus Christi assignment when I compared it with TNAA's.
It just seems like such a hassle to switch agencies though. Can I bring up Supplementals offer and haggle with TNAA?
I am on my first ever assignment currently with TNAA. They have a great reputation, so I don't want to fall victim to "the grass is always greener on the other side".
