it's not about WHAT you know, it's about WHO you know

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Specializes in ICU.

the harsh reality:

it's not about WHAT you know, it's about WHO you know.

and i have witnessed this a lot of times already. i've seen it happen right in front of me.

Situation #1:

i went to Hospital A at quezon city to apply. the man at the HR told me that they have no opening and that they are not accepting applications. so i stepped aside and just copied the requirements. behind me were 2 girls. the girl approached the man and told him that they'd like to pass they're application. the man told them that they are not accepting applications. the girl handed him a letter then the man said, "oh, so you are the daughter of Mrs. ____" and he accepted the application of the girl and her friend!!! and i was just standing beside them! and then he asked them to proceed to the other room of the HR!!!

Situation #2:

i went to this big hospital in quezon city, Hospital B. as i approach the HR office, there's this huge sign saying that they are not accepting applications for staff nurse position. so again, i just copied the requirements. and beside me (why do i always happen to be near them?), is an applicant accompanied by a staff (which, i heard is her brother), and just went straight inside. i followed shortly and saw them being entertained by the HR, accepting the girl's application, but when it was my turn, i was told that i should've read the sign outside the door that they're not accepting applications. hello??? you're not accepting? what have i just seen?

Situation #3

i have this friend i came across while registering at Hospital B. when i asked him what he's doing there, he told me that he's gonna have his clinical exam for staff nurse at Hospital B. and i ask him when did he apply because i thought Hospital B is freeze hiring. he honestly told me that he's backed by a head nurse!!! great!!! he also told me that Hospital B needs 100+ nurses. but how come it's not posted? oh well, i guess that a lot of those 100+ are gonna be filled up by those applicants with backers.

and the list goes on...

i've read about these things happening, but i refused to believe them until these happened. it's just so bad that i've studied and practiced so hard to get good grades and get a good score on my NLE, and did well in the trainings that i went through. honestly speaking, i believe i have good credentials... but it doesn't matter now... my application would still be bumped off by those applicants with "padrinos" or backers...:o

don't get me wrong though. i'm not mad at those applicants with backers... i just find it unfair... to me and others out there who don't know anybody from any hospital. it's just really saddening...:o

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I totally agree with you, its so unfair! but God has better plans for you/us more that we could ever imagine. =)

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It's a fact of life AROUND the world.

It might not be so blatant but it happens in my hospital in Canada all the time. That's why we have unions and will grieve and fight for the positions in good departments.

Let's see what's wrong with this picture: experienced nurse (8 years) looking for full time, new grad from college (Mum is a manager at hospital) looking for first job. Guess who got the full time job? Well, new grad got it but the union stepped in and new grad is now working part time like most new grads.

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yes,really unfair indeed.. I know a lot of friends who were accepted too because they were "endorsed" by someone...hahah "endorsed"...sounds better right?

A lot of my friends asked me why im not using my sister who's a doctor here in our small city to back me up..but its against my principle to do that and so with my sister. How can i take pride for my work when i was just accepted because of that? So here i am still jobless and looking for jobs on my own.. I just hope that this loonnnnnnnnngg months of desperation and frustration wont cause me to change my views...

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this is a sad situation,hopefully this won't stop you from pursuing your career.unfortunately this things happen. but then again,it might be a blessing in disguise, a better work place might be waiting for you

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This situation happens all the time and is very frustrating. :( Unfortunately, the only thing we can do is accept this sad piece of reality and move on.

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That is actually normal for Filipinos not just in the Philippines but also abroad. That is a sad reality and a bonus for those who have connections. :rolleyes:

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why are you so surprised about this matter? you are in the Philippines for heavens sake! that is the norm sad to say.

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Specializes in Med-Surg,OPD ER,School/Clinic,Teaching.

Even the UN is powerless. Prudence should be present in the heart of the person, if ever we are to change the world.

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Specializes in ICU.
yes,really unfair indeed.. I know a lot of friends who were accepted too because they were "endorsed" by someone...hahah "endorsed"...sounds better right?

A lot of my friends asked me why im not using my sister who's a doctor here in our small city to back me up..but its against my principle to do that and so with my sister. How can i take pride for my work when i was just accepted because of that? So here i am still jobless and looking for jobs on my own.. I just hope that this loonnnnnnnnngg months of desperation and frustration wont cause me to change my views...

wow... i truly admire your principle regarding that. i also want to get accepted because they see me as a compentent staff that is fit for their hospital and not as "oh, that's the daughter of blahblahblah"...

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Specializes in ICU.
this is a sad situation,hopefully this won't stop you from pursuing your career.unfortunately this things happen. but then again,it might be a blessing in disguise, a better work place might be waiting for you

sad indeed... but i'm still firm on pursuing my nursing career. i really really miss working in the hospital already! i miss rendering patient care! you're right, this might be a blessing in disguise, after all, everything happens for a reason. thanks!:specs:

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wow... i truly admire your principle regarding that. i also want to get accepted because they see me as a compentent staff that is fit for their hospital and not as "oh, that's the daughter of blahblahblah"...

thanks diapersprinkles..although i must say its not a very practical decision for me to make..hehe but i still believe in my own capabilities. soon,i will land a job through my own efforts and hardwork. and like you said,i dont want to hear talks like that too..

i hope that we have stronger unions here in Philippines too so we can stand against this old rotten system..

so good luck to all of us!

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