Paquestions Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 I am a new grad going on about 5 months at job in primary care at a moderate cost of living location in CA. I took the job that was lacking in a few areas given I had no other great offers. I currently am paid 50/hr and make OT, have covered health insurance but no dental or vision and get 10 days PTO and 5 sick days only. I hear about much better offers for new grads. I am wondering when is it okay to start looking for jobs with better pay and benefits? I don’t want to burn any bridges, but I also want to set myself up in the best scenario for my career and earning potential. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChompPaChewyChomp Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 I would try for 2 years. That seems to be how long it takes for the "new grad" stigma to go away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator ventana Posted March 19, 2019 Moderator Share Posted March 19, 2019 One year. Start looking elsewhere at about 10 months. Hve seen jobs in Ca for 160k so 50 per hour might be low. Based on col. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgriffiths Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 You can always look...but would try to go for 12-18 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ral Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 My honest opinion is that there is no set time frame. If you find a better gig, take it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cideous Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 9 months Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beattie228 Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 Agree with Ral. Have a good explanation about why you're leaving for your interview and plan for a goal of being at the next gig for 2X the first so that you don't raise red flags of someone who jumps ship. If you find a great gig at the 9-10 month mark, don't pass it up simply because you haven't hit the full year mark for your first job. Beauty of job searching for the second gig is you can land interviews that aren't open to new grads. On top of that, you know the questions to ask and have a steady paycheck to be able to pass on poor offers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sas5814 Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 I'm with Ral. No set time. Particularly as a new grad sometimes you get into something that doesn't work out for many reasons. Start looking and , when you have a place to go and a start date, part company amicably. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyPA Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 I would start looking at the 9-10 month mark. I see plenty of jobs advertised that want 1 year of experience...focus on those. If they want one year of experience they should not be surprised that you are leaving after one year. Reasons other than displeasure with your current compensation package to discuss during the interview could include a change in specialty or change of location/move/shorter commute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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