Would appreciate any and all input. As a new grad, I signed a contract a few months ago to work as an RN in a local hospital for two years in exchange for them training me. Since signing the contract, all employees have taken a pay cut and there is a freeze on salary increases. (my salary is not addressed in the contract)
In the meantime, a wonderful opportunity has come along, in a field I think I would enjoy more, making more money. My question, do you think I can get out of my contract, and not have to pay the penalty $3000? I don't think I can afford that penalty, but I feel I shouldn't have to since I took a pay cut. I'm afraid if I go talk to HR, word will get out to my boss that I'm interested in leaving, and things would get uncomfortable working there.
i am however, in no way condoning that the thread starter should abandon the 3k penalty. I am rather trying to understand how it is possible for someone to come into a hospital full of joy and confidence based on their extensive research only to be disappointed. it happens whether you admit it or not. the new grad is not always @ fault. often times, management is to be held culpable.
i am however, in no way condoning that the thread starter should abandon the 3k penalty. I am rather trying to understand how it is possible for someone to come into a hospital full of joy and confidence based on their extensive research only to be disappointed. it happens whether you admit it or not. the new grad is not always @ fault. often times, management is to be held culpable.
Please note that very little of your diatribe in your three posts has anything to do with the OP's situation.
She is not unhappy with how people are treating her, or with her training. She is upset about certain pay issues affecting every(not just her) but did not get pay specified in her contract, which SHE should have addressed if she were concerned.
She does not report being abused by staff members. She does not report in the OP that they lied about ratios or situations.
She is bolting to what she perceives as better situation with more money "came up".
Your employer does not "owe" you joy or for you not to be disappointed. That is your personal issue. And if the OP had felt that she was abused or lied to, then she has made more than enough money to pay a small percentage to bolt - I would if I felt that way. But invariably, this would of been demonstrated within the first weeks, and she should have argued the point then and left. BUT THAT IS NOT THE CASE HERE, and thus is moot.
The OP sees a better situation that she now qualifies for and wants to take. This dumps the employer that has spent time and money and energy to orient her at full pay - substantially more than 3000 dollars, for something that is not their fault.
And quite bluntly, nothing is to say that the new place won't lay her off, or freeze/cut pay or lie to her or be mean to her or cut staffing. Is she going to bolt at every little thing? This is a bad economy to be doing that.
You signed a contract and are expected to pay it back. Whether or not you can afford it--is not the hospital's problem.
You are the reason why new grads are not hirable--lack of responsibility towards a committment.
I wish your hospital would open up new grad / versant contracts like UMH does.Your hospital has a better reputation. If anything maybe they should administer a gallup test as they do in business to see if there is compatibility and weed out mr/miss thing that has to text all day. Im on the medical device side and the Gallup test is given to different types of candidates, such as sales people need to have " I will not take no for an answer" personality while Quality control / Product Managers need to have " Organized minds" and can uphold policy.
I'm not trying to leave any job... Actually, I'm just about to start a job with very similar stipulations as a new grad (May 2010)... I signed a contract stating that for every semester that I was awared the scholarship money, I had to work six months for the hospital. So I knew, going in, that I had to work 12mos (b/c I only was awarded the money for my last 2 semsters). In the event that I do not fulfill my obligation, I have to pay the money back. That was all good with me b/c I plan on staying. When I meet with HR shortly after passing NCLEX and receiving my RN#, they tell me that I have to fulfill 2 yrs instead of one due to the price of training and all the new grads who jump ship after 6mos.... . Don't get me wrong! I am very grateful to be employeed but they changed the terms of my contract without notification!!!! Not happy with that!!!! I'm pretty sure I will fulfill the obligation but at the same time, it makes me wonder what else did they change and did not let me know???
So with all that being said, I think you should fulfill the obligation mainly for your own rep. Continue getting experience and see if you can be part time at the other location...
Specializes in Critical Care; Cardiac; Professional Development.
$3K is very worth it for a position that furthers your career goals. Think of it as having been a short term loan. See if they will work out installments with you for it. And take the job that makes you happy. It is what I would do.
. Don't get me wrong! I am very grateful to be employeed but they changed the terms of my contract without notification!!!! Not happy with that!!!!
I'm pretty sure I will fulfill the obligation but at the same time, it makes me wonder what else did they change and did not let me know???
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i am however, in no way condoning that the thread starter should abandon the 3k penalty. I am rather trying to understand how it is possible for someone to come into a hospital full of joy and confidence based on their extensive research only to be disappointed. it happens whether you admit it or not. the new grad is not always @ fault. often times, management is to be held culpable.