Decision making pixies, please [updated 4/16, post #14]
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Teresa · 04-11-2016, 09:41 PM

Long/short of it.
I have a new(er) job. I started last September. I like it. It's better hours for my family. I was a floor nurse and worked 3 NIGHTS a week. I work for an insurance company now, using my RN powers for other things - Case Management. Now I work 8-5, M-F, no weekends, no holidays, no nights. And the pay is a lot nicer. I've already gotten a raise and I'll get last year's bonus (pro-rated for 4 months instead of 12, but still a bonus)

So, here's my problem: I'm not doing what I was hired to do. The entire set-up is new (older, established company, but with new things in Medicaid that only Indiana requires, we're flying by the seat of the pants). Some of my co-workers and our manager all started orientation together, right at a year ago. There are 60 in my department. Procedures change constantly. We're down to just having a new way to do things every week or so -it used to 2-3 times DAILY. The communication is a joke, in our department. Our manager relays things to our supervisors, maybe. The supervisors, instead of sending out a department e-mail, will tell 2 or 3 people how to do things - and then get upset when the rest of us have questions (Like, "Was that really how this is supposed to be done?")

I love the company. I love what we do and how we do it. I love everything about it, except MY department. I even like the people I work with, just not our manager. There's an issue with the fact that 1/4 of our department is RNs and the other 3/4, including the manager, are social services people - some are Licensed Social Workers, but most are social justice majors, etc. - and our manger is mad that the RNs make more when we all do, essentially, the same job. I agree with her - but don't take it out on me. I was offered the job and I took it.
And to top it off, I'm salaried, BUT I HAVE to work 8-5. I cannot take my lunch at the end of the day and just go home at 4, I cannot come in early and leave early, I cannot come in later and leave later. Other departments do. I'm not allowed to. The manager on high so dictates.

Anyway - there's another position open in the company. It's doing something I never really thought about doing, but it's using my clinical skills much more than I now. Right now, I'm basically a glorified social worker - and I'm not qualified to do that. I am qualified for this other position.

I'm thinking I'll apply for the other position. I could always not take the position if I'm offered it, but if they're interested, I could shadow to see what it's like.

So - pixies that I make the correct decision about this.

rella · 04-11-2016, 10:16 PM

good luck in making the decision that is right for you and makes you happy.

cattailmarsh · 04-11-2016, 10:24 PM

I think that what you are proposing is a good way to look at it...won't hurt anything to apply for the other position. You could always shadow or sit in on the position if they are interested in you. Are the items that you have mentioned - lunch time, early arrive early departure, late arrival late departure, etc applicable to this new position? What about the bonus? I do not think you need to make any decision quite yet other than are you interested in it enough to apply? All the other decisions will only come into play of they are interested in which case it would be good to have a plan in place. [emoji14]ixies - for this to all work out in your favor.

GingerJ · 04-11-2016, 10:43 PM

Your current position/office sounds really chaotic; I can see how it would be driving you nuts!

for a good outcome!

notjustamom · 04-11-2016, 11:03 PM

Go for it. YOLO

joelsmom · 04-11-2016, 11:26 PM

that you make the best decision for you and your family and that the situation works out just as you would like

**chezp** · 04-12-2016, 01:47 AM

I hope everything works out for you.

GATechGal · 04-12-2016, 12:48 PM

I think you should look at it. You want the skills you worked so hard to gain to be of use.

CinderAbby · 04-12-2016, 02:03 PM

When opportunity knocks, you have to at least open the door and check it out. You don't have to say yes if you do. Good luck.

wishes · 04-12-2016, 04:23 PM

I'd say go for it. You have nothing to lose & everything to gain.

Huntermom · 04-12-2016, 06:14 PM

It doesn't sound like things are wonderful in your current position so why not explore other options. It sounds like if you wait too long, you may feel the need to jump to anything, not something that fits you more.

**Cam22** · 04-12-2016, 08:09 PM

Tigger71 · 04-13-2016, 07:48 PM

Teresa · 04-16-2016, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GATechGal

I think you should look at it. You want the skills you worked so hard to gain to be of use.

Had a heart-to-heart with my supervisor (also a RN). I explained that I'm not dissatisfied with my job, but really want to do something that will utilize my skills and strengths. She understands, but is a little upset, as right now "You're my best nurse!"
She did tell me about other upcoming positions I might want to look into.
I applied for the position I originally posted about - and sent the manager of that department an email.
My supervisor says she'll recommend me for the position.

CinderAbby · 04-16-2016, 09:26 PM

Nobody wants to lose a good employee and IMO it's good to know that while she'd be upset with you leaving, she's telling you about positions and that she'll recommend you.

Continued pixies