COgoalie Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 Got a bit of a tough situation, is really appreciate some advice! I accepted a Spine surgery position with a large hospital group in February, and am set to start at the beginning of May after waiting for credentialing. It's a great position with a great new surgeon, but it's a 45-60min commute. Long story short, during recruitment a big concern for me was the 3 month unemployment as I was deciding between another offer that started immediately. The recruiter promised that they will either move my start date up or find me a locums position within the system, which helped me decide on this offer. But they didn't do either. This week, out of the blue, a well respected neurosurgeon in town offered me a great position. Bigger scope of practice, great private practice group, no commute, and depending on bonus 10-20k more with better benefits. Do I take the new job even though it leaves the current job in a tough spot? The new job is a better fit for me and my family, and I am unhappy about how I've been treated in the hospital system. But I want to do the right thing. Thank you for any advice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator ventana Posted April 13, 2017 Moderator Share Posted April 13, 2017 If the first employer said that they would move up your start date and they have not that likely gives you an out..... Very careful to not burn bridges, ultraprofessional in actions.... But heck, 7.5-10 hours LESS commute per week for MORE money..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beattie228 Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 Recruiters typically tell you whatever they think you want to hear so they can meet their numbers. Not surprised they didn't follow up on their promise. Sounds like the new offer is much more ideal. Physician with an established patient load, better commute, better benefits, etc. Be careful with the bridges you're standing on because you never know where your PA travels will lead you, though. I'd let the first place know as soon as you've made your decision so they can begin the process of filling that position. My recommendation is to lean heavily on the 'I've decided to accept a position with a more manageable commute in an attempt to spend more dinners at home with my family' kind of thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crossbone2007 Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 I would be careful if you already signed a contract. You would not only burn Bridges but it would be very unprofessional. I understand more money and less commute time but most importantly I would be careful in my decision. Sent from my Nexus 5X using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camoman1234 Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 Be professional about it, but live is too short to not be happy. You need to be happy in your career. In my book, family always comes first before work. If you are professional about it and use the leverage of not bumping your start date up (like they said they would), then you are more than being professional. Don't stress about it, Family > Work. The corporate system does not give 2 craps about it. They would do the same to you if it was reverse. Also, you can get a "job" anywhere to make $$$ for your family. Stay happy and make the move. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anewconvert Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 If the first employer said that they would move up your start date and they have not that likely gives you an out..... Very careful to not burn bridges, ultraprofessional in actions.... But heck, 7.5-10 hours LESS commute per week for MORE money..... A LOT more money. Even if you ignore the opportunity costs of a waste 500 hr/yr commuting, the costs are way higher than people generally account for. Figure a 45-60 minute commute is a minimum of 20 miles away, that is a minimum of 40 miles/day of driving. The IRS number is $0.51/mile, but lets use a more reasonable number of $0.30/mi because you bought a cheap, efficient beater to commute in that has already depreciated a ton, is cheap to insure and you don't care to maintain anymore than absolutely necessary. 40 x 0.30 is $12/day, or $60 a week. So $3k a year.... If your commute is further it adds up SUPER fast. If you are like the typical american that $0.30/mi number is low, and your costs are much higher. Staying in town is a free bonus of thousands of dollars per year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator rev ronin Posted April 13, 2017 Administrator Share Posted April 13, 2017 Do I take the new job even though it leaves the current job in a tough spot? I'm sorry, but having read your post, I don't understand what you mean by "current job". Do you mean "That job that is still credentialing me and hasn't paid me a dime yet"? Because I don't consider that a current job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAtoB Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 We were advised to avoid recruiters in general when looking last year. I still landed like 12 interviews out of 23 applications and 5-6 job offers. With no recruiter help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASchoolMentor Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 Make sure to be professional..it is a small world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COgoalie Posted April 13, 2017 Author Share Posted April 13, 2017 Thank you all for the advice, please keep it coming!Rev- Yes, I meant the job still credentialing... Point taken!!PAtoB-Since position is hospital employed, it was through the hospital recruiter, not a third party recruiter. I turned down plenty (5+) other offers at the time, partly based on the recruiter's assurance I could start in some fashion quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sas5814 Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 As stated be professional but take the bird in the hand that is closer to home for more money. Recruiters understand and they get just as frustrated about the long time between offer and credentialling and this happens more than you might imagine. Family and quality of life first. Other peoples feelings second (or third or fourth maybe..) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbrsmurf Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 I would 'peace out' of the hospital group, but in a professional manner. They promised you locums in the interim and didn't keep their word. It's not going to show up in your CV, but you *might* be blacklisted from ever getting a job with that hospital in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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