Should I take this job???

[michael79]

I need help making a decision. I have been unhappy at my job for a few months now. Some of you may remember that our admin has been on leave for substance abuse for a few months. Corporate has been letting us run the show since she's been out and stringing us along as to whether or not she will be coming back or whether we will be getting a new administrator. This has been a tough time on all of us as there hasn't been a clear leader and everyone has been doing their own thing. It has lead to a lot of infighting, griping, and general unhappiness. Corporate says they will have an answer this week, but we have heard that before. I have been casually looking around and interviewed as the DON at a newish facility yesterday. It is beautiful and the residents seem happy. Here's where it gets tough. I LOVE the job that I have now. Times are tough there, but i am hoping they turn around soon. This new facility would like me to come in and retrain all the staff and have a more managerial role than I actually have now. I am not sure I am as qualified for this role as they think I am as I only have 2 years experience with staff supervision. Also, they do not offer benefits. That makes me nervous. What kind of company doesn't offer benefits? Those are the only 2 cons about this job. Cons about my old job are I am nervous about corporate possibly bringing back a manager whose staff had to turn her in for substance abuse. What if she becomes retaliatory? What if things don't turn around in the attitude department? What if they bring in a new admin that is worse than the one with substance abuse issues? I just don't know what to do? I would hate to leave the residents and my co-workers that i love, but I just can't keep going on like this...

[tammy07]

Well, something sent you to apply and interview for another job you already know what to do...it ultimately comes down to your happiness

[carluvscats]

I think your last line says it all ...... "I just can't keep going on like this..." If you really cannot keep going, then you should leave. Eventually, your unhappiness will show up in the work you do (IMHO). We can only fake it so long. :)

One practical thing I would do if I were you is to check out private health insurance costs since you will be losing this benefit. If you are healthy and don't have ongoing issues that require regular doctor visits, you can opt for insurance to just cover major medical. It's not horribly expensive, from what I've found.

I would guess that since you "LOVE" your co-workers and residents at your current facility, you will fall in love again with those at the new facility. That is what is great about nursing; anywhere you go, you can make a difference!

Best of luck in your decision!