What would you do??!

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Ok, so I just started working as a nurse at a Family Practice.. I'm actually training and just finished my first week. I won't be put on the schedule until the beginning of October as an employee, but I am getting paid for my training.

Anyway... this job is about 5 minutes from my house, 830am-530pm with occasional saturdays from 9-1pm and pays $17/hr. I'm like one of the only Registered nurses in all 5 locations, b/c most are MAs, X-ray techs, Lab, and a few LPNs. We are required to take one half day a week so that we never go over 40 hours. So most people average 36-38 hrs a week (losing money).

Well, a friend that graduated nursing school with me told me she is working at an Endoscope center, and they are ALL RNs there and Endoscope techs. That office is 10 minutes from me (a little further away), hours are 8am-4pm and they pay $25/hr with 3 weeks vacation. So this job I'll make about $1280 a month more before taxes!

I sent a resume in when she told me about this job, before I started at my current job at the family practice, b/c she told me they might be hiring in October. I figured it didn't hurt, just in case this job doesn't work out for me or something. Well, she just let me know today that the manager is calling me next week for an interview. Wow! So, I'm not really sure what to do. I feel kind of bad starting a job and then quitting... BUT this job just sounds better all together.. hours, pay, vacation, and the job itself. That extra money will help me out when I have to start paying my student loans back, and my husband is going to need a new car soon b/c his is having so many problems and is old.

What would you do? And if I do quit (if I'm offered the job of course).. how would you go about it?

I would stay at your current job and do your best, and schedule an interview for the other place on your half day. If they make you an offer, then you will need to decide what to do, but dont get ahead of yourself until you have an offer in hand. Sounds to me like the Endoscopy job would be a better position financially, just make sure you give proper notice and try not to burn any bridges should you decide to leave job #1.

I would stay at your current job and do your best, and schedule an interview for the other place on your half day. If they make you an offer, then you will need to decide what to do, but dont get ahead of yourself until you have an offer in hand. Sounds to me like the Endoscopy job would be a better position financially, just make sure you give proper notice and try not to burn any bridges should you decide to leave job #1.

Oh, I forgot to mention that i don't start getting half days until my 2nd week of being on the schedule.. which is sometime mid-October. So I would have to go during my one hour lunch, and possible ask for an extra 30 mins.

I'm not getting ahead of myself really... I just want to think about this in case it could happen (because there is a very good chance..not definite.. of getting hired there, since they pretty much only hire people they know).

I'd pick the job you'd be happiest at. I LOVE my job, (not the pay though) and not many people can say they love the job the do.

Specializes in Oncology, Rehab, Public Health, Med Surg.

It'd be a no-brainer for me.

If you're offered, and accept, the other job- just outline to your current employer what you have here. Who can really argue with $1280 more a month? And the ability to repay students loans earlier plus help buy hubby a better car?

But resign with integrity. Give at least 2 wks notice and be positive about your current work place. I'd also empahsize that this job opportunity came unexpectedly to you, that you weren't still job hunting after accepting your current job.

Good luck.

$8/hr difference is absolutely huge. I think you should take it. And what does her friend think of the work, coworkers and management? Does she like it? I think you should take the job with the higher pay as long as you know you won't be miserable. I'm sure your current employer will be POed that they paid you for training and you decide to just quit, even if you put in your notice. The pay difference is really huge though and you would probably like the other job and benefits.

Twenty-five dollars an hour is more appropriate for an RN. Keep quiet until it is time to resign, then do so with integrity as previously advised.

Specializes in CDI Supervisor; Formerly NICU.
I'd pick the job you'd be happiest at. I LOVE my job, (not the pay though) and not many people can say they love the job the do.

Exactly. I chose a position that paid considerably less per hour, but the environment is better, and I do indeed love my job. Sometimes, it's about more than the money.

I entirely agree with all of the previous posters. Just be sure to give two weeks and a written resignation. Good luck with your interview!

Take the newer job offer! I have a friend who worked in endoscopy and love love loved it. The difference in pay is a new car or house payment.. I wouldn't give it a second though! :) Good luck!

Specializes in Trauma Surgery, Nursing Management.

I think you would love working in the Endoscopy Center. It sounds like a great job. Would you have to take any call? What about weekends?

Be truthful with your current employer, and tell them straight up that you were referred by a friend when you were job searching, and they just got back to you. I highly doubt that you will burn bridges, and anticipate that your current manager will completely understand.

Way to go! Keep us posted!

Specializes in LTC, Home Health, Hospice.

A good job is where you can be happy, regardless of the money. Yes, it does play into it, but Happiness = Healthy n Happy Nurse!

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