What do I do???finanlly got a job but....

nurseclairebear · Jan 9, 2012

Call HR and ask if there is any way they would be able to help you accomodate your move. Or else, decide what's TRULY important of your belongings, sell the rest, and get your butt over there!

I racked up over $1000 moving myself to my new job out of state, luckily family was able to physically help me move my stuff, but I was flat broke. It didn't matter though, I was able to pay off in bits as my first paycheck comes. You will probably regret it if you don't go for it!

Look on craigslist for a roommate, if you can't physically go there, then do a skype chat! You can do it, be creative and be brave.

sdlane · Jan 9, 2012

Try to find an apartment with specials like one month free. Try to find a storage one month free, and so on. Take what you can in your car and go, go, go ! After you start working things will get better. I wish you much success.

Marie.rn · Jan 10, 2012

I felt that way too. I passed my NCLEX in June 2011, mid but I graduated at the end of April. When did you pass your NCLEX? I applied for job after job, day after day. I finally gave up and thought I was never going to get a job, when suddenly I was still called for interviews for jobs I had applied for 3 months prior. Nursing is not a poof, quick and you get a job. The whole process is a long journey from the time you put in that application until the point for which you get that interview and even longer until you get the second interview and finally the first job offer. I am an associates degree nurse, so you get picked over me and I have a job now and I got a call for a second interview that I originally interviewed for in Sept 2011 (its Jan 2012). So, I started applying for jobs June 20th 2011 and finally got an offer Mid december 2011. 6 mos from the time I passed my NCLEX. I know that I get calls because I was top of my class, I got awards, scholarships, you need to find something about your achievements that makes you stick out or do something to add that makes you stick out.

I mean I applied from early morning to the evening day in and day out. I have learned that I thought I was interviewing badly and I wasn't because I am getting called for second interviews 5 months later.

Nothing in nursing happens over night. You are going to take responsibility for peoples lives and there are alot of checks and balances that must be done.

I do not think you have to move, and you say you do not have the money to move so is that even an option? I have no family and I have friends but not ones that I can depend on financially. Do what you have to do until you find a nursing job. The first thing I learned being a nurse is a good nurse doesnt give up, doesnt let things go, and speaks up when needed. It will happen, time. Plus, you get out what you put in. Spend as many hours a day applying for jobs as you possibly can. Oh, I have 3 kids to support too~ you can do this.

gaylarn4 · Jan 10, 2012

OMG! I would not let this pass me by, considering how long you have been looking etc! That said, it can be a tightrope walk-wait some more for something local, or grab this NOW!! Only you can decide as only you know all the info involved, but me personally, going thru something similiar it can be a dilemma. If you are by yourself, no pets, kids it will be that much easier to try whatever it takes to get there. As OP said sell everything-I love fresh starts myself :). You will just need to get to that first paycheck :)

BeautifulTree · Jan 10, 2012

I passed my board in late July....been looking for a job since August 1st. The problem is I do not have ANY money at all. My account balance is $2. I do not have any personal items to sell either; only got my clothes and degree. I live with my mom and she doesnt have the money either. We barely making but I know if it's God's will...Will just put everything in the hands of God...

Horseshoe, BSN, RN · Jan 10, 2012

I am sincerely not trying to be harsh, but I don't understand why, if things are as bad as you say, that you haven't just gotten a job, ANY job to at least get some savings going for just the situation in which you find yourself. If you had even gotten a job paying minimum wage, working at a fast food place, clothing store, waiting tables, sacking groceries, babysitting, or the like, since August, you could have saved enough to at least get yourself moved and started a line of credit with a low interest credit card. I'm not saying this to be critical, but to put the idea into your head NOW to find any job whatsoever that will get you on the road to saving a little money and being able to go where the work is. You are an intelligent, capable human being (you must be if you've graduated from nursing school and passed your boards), but you may need to think outside the box for awhile in order to put more than a couple of dollars to your name so that you can go on to bigger and better things.

Good luck. You can survive this difficult time.

NurseLoveJoy88, ASN, RN · Jan 10, 2012

Try to look for a barter. Maybe you can live with someone who need nursing services in their home and they will give you a place to stay in exchange. You need to be really creative. Maybe you can find someone on CL who will be willing to give you a break until your first check and you can start paying them. Best wishes and keep us posted.

allnurses Guide · Jan 10, 2012

Ideas:

1) You are a Christian, do you attend church? If so, I would alert your pastor to your situation, perhaps the church could

help you out. I attend a Christian church; we have two funds set up. Our actual "offering" and then our "Generous Bucket". When we go up to take communion, our offering goes in the Offering box, and then any money left goes in the "Generous Bucket". Perhaps the church could at least help you out with gas to get where you are going. Do you at least have a

car?

2) Maybe the church could also help you find a family who would be willing to take you in and feed you until you get on

your feet, get that first paycheck, whatever.

I think you can DO THIS. I wish you much luck.

Cathy

netglow, ASN, RN · Jan 10, 2012

I wouldn't be so harsh on the OP unless you are in her exact situation currently. You would be surprised at how EVERYONE truly believes that there is a nursing shortage, and that honestly, nobody really wants to hire someone who is an RN for anything other than an RN job. They would wonder why you are not a working nurse? After all, there is so much money in nursing you'd be crazy not to be doing that - especially with the "shortage" and all :uhoh3: . Employers will surely expect you to leave as soon as the position you want opens.

NurseJylha · Jan 10, 2012

Have you considered applying at a nursing temp agency to get you by for a while? You would still be nursing, and it may not be your dream job, but I hear they pay pretty well.

Good Luck,

NJ

Horseshoe, BSN, RN · Jan 10, 2012

I wouldn't be so harsh on the OP unless you are in her exact situation currently. You would be surprised at how EVERYONE truly believes that there is a nursing shortage, and that honestly, nobody really wants to hire someone who is an RN for anything other than an RN job. They would wonder why you are not a working nurse? After all, there is so much money in nursing you'd be crazy not to be doing that - especially with the "shortage" and all . Employers will surely expect you to leave as soon as the position you want opens.

Well, I said I didn't want to be harsh...and there is merit to what you say. However, she says she has $2 to her name. That is a drastic circumstance. At some point, you have to make some hard choices. You have to eat, she doesn't want to be stuck, her mother may not be in a position to help her forever, etc. Sometimes you have to do what you have to do. I think potential employers understand working at one job in order to make ends meet until another job can be had. Most of us have done it at some point in our careers. And in any case, SOMEONE is "going to wonder why she is not working as a nurse," as she is not working as a nurse right now while she is applying for a nursing job. It is what it is; she can explain that the nursing shortage is a fallacy.

I definitely wish the OP good luck, and (s)he has gotten some good suggestions.