That question on the application stumped me. I mean, I told myself that I would keep myself up to date on the positions at the local hospitals and when something that could get me in the door came up I would go for it. Well something came up. It's basically a make the beds and take this over to that department job. It's a good way to get my foot in the door and interact with various medical people. So I start my app and I get to when can you start and I am stumped. If I work till the end of the year I will pretty much be vested with the state, but what if no foot in the door jobs are around during the end of the year?
Basically, I want and need to go for what I know now, but part of me says to be smart and wait a few more months. That way I'll have time to secure babysitting for Pooka and I can take advantage of my hour flexiblity at my current job. I can't start a new position and then start asking for a modified schedule! LOL They would look at me like I am crazy for the most part I am sure.
I just don't know. I talk so much about wanting to leave my job, but when the first step of getting out comes around I get all grey! *sigh*
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i think your hesitation is normal and healthy. career moves, esp. when you have a lot on the table are serious business. it sounds like the best thing for you to do is wait a while longer and then make a move once all your ducks are in a row. you don't want to be caught in the rain w/o an umbrella...
Under my umbrella, ella, ella, eh, eh.....
Sorry had to do it! LOL
I am still toggling hiting that submit button. :-( That's the only thing I haven't done. I got the okay from my references and everything.
I have a point, counter point for everything that is crossing my mind! UGH!
If that's the job you want then go for it. You don't have to take the job if the timing doesn't work for you.
i agree 100% w/ bb.. take ur time.. i would hold on a lil longer...
Freaky, it's not my dream transition job but it's a start. Unless you know someone where you are trying to go, if you don't have any experience in that field you pretty much have to work your way up from entry level.
TTD, I may wait...I dunno...maybe
I agree with freaky deaky....go for it!!
Like you said the application is only the 1st step in the process...they may not even call you in to interview. That's what I had to tell myself when I applied for jobs and started having the "whatif-itis". If they do call you in for the interview and offer you the position, that is the time when I would express concerns, then the ball would be in your court as to whether you want to take the position or not.
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Argal, that was another option I thought of, apply and let what happens happen...I don't know.
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I wouldnt worry about the what ifs right now, that is for after the interview and they offer you the job. Right now just hit submit and see what happens.
You know i've been wanting to get away from my job for a good year now. Ive gone on several interviews and had offers and then weighed them against what im doing now and the pay and you know what...im still where I am now LOL
Its not like when hit submit your leaving, your just looking and there is nothing wrong with that.
That sounds good. Right at this very second I am not going to worry about it. This choice may and most likely will change in 5 minutes.
Don't even get me started on trying to leave a job...my intentions were to leave mine last April but things haven't quite worked out just yet. My new target is end of July.
You definitely have to weigh the advantages and disadvantages, like you've been doing. Maybe leaving now isn't in the cards just yet, hence the hesitation. Perhaps waiting a little while longer may be best.
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