What would you do?

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Okay,

some may know my story, but anyway. I currenlty work as a administrative assistant in a sales office. I had wanted to get into a sales manager position for a few years but realized about 2 years ago that it wasn't going to happen. My company is 90% men, a lot of nepotism and the good ole boy club going around.

Anyway... I decided 2 years ago to pursue nursing, and currently working on my last 2 pre-req classes before I apply for NS in january 2011. My boss just got a promotion and he tells me i should apply for his position, he has been kind of grooming me for the position and knows i can do the job.

This position has a company car and almost double my current salary, however, i have a few concerns. First, I know the V.P. has got his favorite lined up for the position and I most likely will not get the job. Secondly, if it happens, that hell freezes over, and they offer me the job, there is no way I can pursue nursing school because of the job responsibilites. lastly, I really don't want the job at this point, my career direction has changed and I don't want anything to get in the way. I have worked too hard for the past 2 years on my pre-reqs.

My question is...should i apply anyway since I am almost 1 year away from NS. Honestly, my passion is not there anymore. My friends and family say i should. The only thing appealing about the job is the company car and income. However, as I mentioned, I could bet my last penny, that I won't get it anyway.. but I don't want to deal with the rejection either.

At this point, I just want to be left alone, to lurk in the shawdows until I move on to my Nursing career. Why couldn't this happen 2 years ago... what's the point in applying

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Perhaps you can not feel rejected because you know not getting the job isn't really about you or your abilities or qualifications. If so, then it might be worth doing for the experience in interviewing, especially if they give you any feedback.

You still have the option of declining an offer if you got one.

The only thing about it that I wouldn't do is take the job knowing I was going to leave it just as I got up to speed in it or if there was any kind of committment (formally or just the understood expectation) that I would stay in it for a given amount of time if I wasn't planning to honor that committment.

Just for you to think about, not trying to talk you into doing it.

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Perhaps you can not feel rejected because you know not getting the job isn't really about you or your abilities or qualifications. If so, then it might be worth doing for the experience in interviewing, especially if they give you any feedback.

You still have the option of declining an offer if you got one.

The only thing about it that I wouldn't do is take the job knowing I was going to leave it just as I got up to speed in it or if there was any kind of committment (formally or just the understood expectation) that I would stay in it for a given amount of time if I wasn't planning to honor that committment.

Just for you to think about, not trying to talk you into doing it.

It would not be a good thing to have to leave the job in a year, once I got accepted into nursing school. I think I have decided not to apply. Thanks for your response

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People leave jobs after just a year (or less) all the time and for a variety of reasons. I wouldn't let that alone stop you from applying for the job. I WOULD be concerned, though, about getting comfortable with the company car and salary... and then dropping your goal of nursing school. That sounds like "settling" to me, when what your heart's desire is to work in nursing -- correct? Only you can answer that question, though.

Another thought: it might be a long wait to get into nursing school, so at least working at a job where you can put some $ in the bank might be a good thing.

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Where is the most job security in the long run?

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Well,

A quick update on the position in question... I briefly spoke to my VP about my interest in applying for the postion and I was told "You are not ready, you need to continue to work hard and learn as much about the postion as possible. I can see you doing the job 2 or 3 years from now" WHATEVER! Just as I figured, the person I thought was going to get the job, got the job. The person he promoted never did anything related to his new position and I was supporting/helping his predecessor. Why is it a criteria for me to learn how to do everything about a position before I am considered to be promoted, but not anybody else. Did the V.P. have to learn how to do everything about the VP position before he was considered. Am I missing something? Essentially, it boils down to me doing my job and everybody elses but not getting the title or the pay.

The way it was done was so bogus, they posted the position but the V.P. never interviewed anyone. Then all of a sudden, the annoucement was made that XXX was promoted. I know he didn't interview anyone because I set up all of the interviews and then i confirmed this with an inside source from the HR dept. What was the point of posting the job? I know of a few people that were also interested in the positiion. The correct thing to do, is interview the qualified candidates and give everyone a fair chance to showcase/ highlight why they would be a great fit. Believe me.. there were a few sharp managers that were interested, not to take anything away from the person hired, because I am sure he will do a great job... it's just the process and nepotism that bites!

This is yet another testimony as to why I decided to pursue nursing 2 years ago. I saw the writing on the wall a long time ago. I am glad things worked out the way it did and my future plans weren't compromised. Although, I am sure there's a lot of that going on in the Healthcare industry.

It goes to show.. that you have to look out for your own best interest because ALL corportations in ANY industry are going to do what's best for them.

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Good for you for moving on!

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Nice to have this dilemma solved for you, in a way, eh? My own outlook: God has a plan -- just be as available/ready for all the possibilities He has for you. :) Can't go wrong if you're in line with that unique plan for your life. I've noticed that good things come to those who work really hard, are kind to others and are able to weather the storms that life brings. Good luck to you!

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Nice to have this dilemma solved for you, in a way, eh? My own outlook: God has a plan -- just be as available/ready for all the possibilities He has for you. :) Can't go wrong if you're in line with that unique plan for your life. I've noticed that good things come to those who work really hard, are kind to others and are able to weather the storms that life brings. Good luck to you!

Thank you, I absolutely believe in your philosophy.

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Take this as a blessing! This behavior by your company just solidifies in your mind that this place in not right for you. Let your drive to get out of there be your motivation to work hard on your path to becoming a nurse. Then, you will be happy with what you do and be getting paid well. :redbeathe

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