Ok, everyone knows that I took a job with a prestigious ENT office in Middletown. I was going to be placed in the Port Jervis office at the beginning of November. Well, I found out yesterday that they will be closing our current office & not lease out office space in the new medical arts building near Bon Secours. My office manager spoke to me privately about it, but she did repeatedly express that all the doctors & support staff would like me to stay. It was expressed that my background & training are greatly appreciated, along with my willingness to pass my knowledge on. At this point, everyone understand that the drive for me is incredibly far & if I can't stay, no one will hold it against me. In fact, if in 1, 3, or 5 years they do go back to Port Jervis, I would be hired again instantly if I reapplied.
I honestly don't know how I feel about the whole situation. I'm at an office that I like, & finally have found a true full time gig in this ever-so-crappy economy. I want to stay, but the wear & tear on the car, along with gas is pretty hefty. Not to mention if I get sent to the offices in Newburgh or Harriman (which my office manager says she will try to avoid). I did express to my office manager that this is something I really need to think about. There is no pressure for me to decided right away, I can take the all the time that I need. I'm just angry to an extent because I can't help but wonder if this was something that they knew they were going to do, but because of the need for help in the Middletown office, hired me. I'm also angry because I would be looking for a new job just before the holiday season or just after the holiday season. At the same time, I know staying there until my MBA is completed would be a good thing.
Ugh, I'm just lost on what to do. I talked to Joe about it & he is cool with me staying at the office until my probationary period is over & then re-evaluating the situation. Maybe then I could even get a bit more money out of them.
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