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[Dalteparin]

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I've been at my job for 1.5 years and I like it well enough but it can be hella slow and boring some nights. Another graveyard shift job just opened up near me; it's at a hospital about twice the size of mine and a much shorter commute. (Pay is essentially the same.) I had told the bosses when I got hired that I'd stay in this job for 2 years. Is it too early to change jobs?

I really like working graveyards and could keep doing this for awhile, but I seriously wish I had more to do!


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[Stella14]

Be careful what you wish for. The grass always looks greener. If you do go to next hospital, let me know where you are leaving . I'd be MORE than happy to be bored overnight .


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[Amicable Angora]

I've been at my job for 1.5 years and I like it well enough but it can be hella slow and boring some nights. Another graveyard shift job just opened up near me; it's at a hospital about twice the size of mine and a much shorter commute. (Pay is essentially the same.) I had told the bosses when I got hired that I'd stay in this job for 2 years. Is it too early to change jobs?

I really like working graveyards and could keep doing this for awhile, but I seriously wish I had more to do!


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If they are going to write you a bad letter of recommendation in the future because you bailed early, I would just stick around a little longer.

 

[Dalteparin]

Being slow is better than being too busy - I'd enjoy it

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My last employer was too busy a lot of the time. I actually miss it now and then!

 

[Dalteparin]

If they are going to write you a bad letter of recommendation in the future because you bailed early, I would just stick around a little longer.

Yeah, that's probably what I'm going to do. I'm new to the area and need to build up a reputation.

 

[Rockinacoustic]

Does the other hospital offer higher acuity services (Trauma, stroke, STEMI, etc) than your current one? It could be more lively but also way more stressful.

I'd inquire why they have the opening- did someone leave because it's a bad work environment, or did they transition to days?

 

[Saiyo]

If they are going to write you a bad letter of recommendation in the future because you bailed early, I would just stick around a little longer.

How long are we supposed to stay at our first hospital job? They were willing to train us from scratch, but now that we are worth something in the job market and want something more desirable, how loyal are we expected to be to not get a bad recommendation? In retail I read alot of people bail after 6 or 8 months, but what about hospital?

 

[Dalteparin]

Does the other hospital offer higher acuity services (Trauma, stroke, STEMI, etc) than your current one? It could be more lively but also way more stressful.

I'd inquire why they have the opening- did someone leave because it's a bad work environment, or did they transition to days?

The other hospital is pretty similar in the services they offer except they have a NICU and my current employer does not.


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[Amicable Angora]

How long are we supposed to stay at our first hospital job? They were willing to train us from scratch, but now that we are worth something in the job market and want something more desirable, how loyal are we expected to be to not get a bad recommendation? In retail I read alot of people bail after 6 or 8 months, but what about hospital?

I would say at least 2 years, 1 as the absolute minimum barring some type of emergency or health hazard. Keep in mind that the OP situation is a little different as he specifically agreed to a time frame. Even at 2 years, you could still get a bad LOR, but at least a resignation at that point would not be unexpected and certainly at least not rude by society's standards. At that point, if you got a bad LOR, it's likely because of personal issues and grudges and not because you violated a code of honor or society's expectations.

 

[gwarm01]

How long are we supposed to stay at our first hospital job? They were willing to train us from scratch, but now that we are worth something in the job market and want something more desirable, how loyal are we expected to be to not get a bad recommendation? In retail I read alot of people bail after 6 or 8 months, but what about hospital?

I stayed at my first hospital for nearly 2.5 years. It was long enough for me to feel well-rounded, although looking back I probably could have benefited from staying longer to really hone my skills. Anyway, I feel like two years is a decent run and can't imagine anyone giving you trouble unless you were in the middle of some important project.