Frustrated and scared!
We moved to FL about seven months ago. We absolutely love it here. However, getting a job down here ha's been anything less than challenging. At first, I was able to get hired quickly. We didn't have a car but I managed to work between two different offices, taking Lyft multile times a day. Very expensive, but this job was leading us to our goals of owning a car. Then wasn't a day that I was pulled to the side inquiring about the cost of the car service, offering help in buying a car even though we couldn't do that at the time and questions concerns about my traveling with the car service. I was always early and worked overtime. There was one evening I got stuck and a Co worker gave me a ride home. Then, after a great clinic day I get called in to an office with my Dr and office manager. I was let go to my shock and co-workers surprise. I thanked them and left quickly even though they wanted to delay me peppering me with questions. The office manager was very kind and told me I could use her as a reference. I thanked the Drs in the office and left. Three months later, now owning a car I'm still out of work. I interviewed and interviewed well. There was one job that I was offered the job on the spot. It was a Tuesday and they just started their process of finding someone. I was assured the job was mine, even haggled a little on the pay rate, in a positive way. I was shown the entire office and met the Dr's. There was one Dr left who was on vacation. But that was no problem as I met the main drs. Ok. Two days later I had anot her interview with a major medical organization, which I canceled. I had accepted this position and felt comfortable enough to do so. Three days after my interview and job offer I received an email from this practice, subject line : Delay in start date. This was now Friday. The email read that the Dr on vacation would like to meet me before I start and he is coming back from his vacation a little later. We will call you Tuesday with time. I went into the weekend nervous but still confident because in my reply I asked if everything was still as discussed. I was reassured it was. This was during the 4th of July holiday time. Tuesday came and I went in to meet Dr the next day after clinic. We had literally a five minute conversation, he was a busy Dr and I was used to them being a little flighty/distracted at times. Thanked him and left as the charge rn was nowhere in sight even though I asked of her. I went home and waited. Waited some more. Then I called and left two messages, I didn't want to be pushy. Another week went by. I rang again. Left message. Finally someone rang from that office I've never met and told me the position had been filled, thank you. I thanked them for the opportunity and thanked the lady for ringing. Hung up and cried. Called that major medical institution on Monday. No response. Called again, left another message, nothing. I went back to sending out resumes and interviewing. All the while phone is being turned off. I'm robbing Peter to pay paul, etc. I'm now about to be evicted because of this. I have a working interview Thursday oh but I don't get paid for it. But what am I to do? My fiance is disabled, left leg amputee...we have his funds but not enough of course to pay all. My new (old) car has issues, we already had to replace the battery and starter. I went on a great interview last week where the office manager fought for me to get hired in that practice but one Dr who was/is resisted to change (private to Corp after 29 yrs) wanted me to have more experience in his speciality. I'm a registered medical assistant. We are cross trained to work in a plethora of specialties. The office manager is fully aware of this and understands this, however the Dr was/is old school. Fine. She is still fighting for me, bless her, sent my resume to another practice in corporate organization. I just don't know what else to do!!! Some of the places I've interviewed have been so rude and very dismissive. I felt it was a test and I did not react. I'm not going to allow someone's negativity affect me. But honestly all of this is so extremely stressful! Any suggestions? I've even interviewed for jobs not in the medical field! I'm trying to keep all options and avenues open. But, like I've said repeatedly I'm so stressed out, esp with our living situation. Please pray and offer suggestions. Many thanks & blessings to you!
Sono bella is hiring just a start and Florida hospital....praying for you and your fiance
Keep right on applying. One monkey don't stop no show.
As a medical assistant, I understand what you are going through.. however, an alternative option for you is to apply for phlebotomist positions. I trained as an M.A. but ended up working as a phlebotomist for years. I had more options and made better money than M.A.s in my area. It's not that difficult to get phlebotomy certified if you're already an M.A. and some places don't require the additional certification as long as you already have your M.A. cert. Hope this helps.
Call all the hospitals and clinics for job position where you are at and go from there
Continue to trust and have faith in God to provide for you through your trying and difficult times. Sincerely yours Jimmie
Prayer is priority. I would use a different professional reference than the HR mentioned from the job you left. Who knows if they are polishing your halo or not and giving positive feedback? Maybe use the coworker that gave you a ride as a reference instead. Moving forward, I believe its OK to be candid and communicate to prospective employers you are interviewing with your situation regarding the frustration from the lack of prompt and honest communication from the prior interviewing personnel. Make sure to not sound judgemental, condemning, or that you are wallowing in self pity at how unfair it all is. Stay positive and professional but candid and confident like you deserve the respect to know how the interview went and request a specific date of when to call back if they don't get back with you first. If you feel later you are getting the run-around take your ball into somebody else's court, Do you want an employer who operates like a child playing hide and seek? We all owe one another the respect of contributing to the livelihood of one another and preventing disastrous consequences from taking place in the lives of others due to our actions or lack thereof. In the role of HR or upper management, it should be of utmost ethical importance to relay honest and realistic information within adequate time in order for the receiver to prepare accordingly. Giving false hopes or avoiding an employee or prospect's inquiries is extremely unprofessional and shows a lack of regard to the quality of life and basic needs of human beings. Evictions show on credit reports for 10 years. Maybe HR and Business Admin students should be taught that in school first thing out the gate. Treat your job hunting like it's a job spending 8 hours a day pursuing employment and the right door will open. Don't stop because it sounds like you have the job. Ask for an offer letter and when you have received that precious piece of paper, (and not until then),do you stop pouring out resumes to every clinic possible.GMake it rain resumes!!!! Good luck and God bless you and yours. Sharon
Try Mayo Clinic Jacksonville
You just have to keep going. No one can hold you back but you. I know. Sometimes you have to dig deep and use your conviction in what is right. This world is a cruel place, we don't rasise our children and prepare them like we should. It gets tough, it does, all you can do is say, "I'll get them tomorrow," and believe in yourself. If you don't believe in yourself no one else will. It starts with you. It sounds to me like your doing all you can. Your trying, making an effort, life doesn't always give you what you want when you want it. I know, I've always wanted things to happen fast that's how I am, especially when I know I'm right, there's NOTHING YOU CANT DO, the impossible is possible. That's life. Keep your head up and chin high, you'll make it! There's no other alternative.
As for the money situation, that's hard to, my grandfather always told me theses not but one thing you have to remember, CAAH MONEY TALKS AND BS WALKS. You don't ha s to be an expert at everything, you just have to respectfully be great at one thing and as good as you can be on everything else. That's all you can do. None of this rambling will pay your bills, all I can do is promise you that there are people out there that care. They want everyone to have opportunity, not to have to worry about your direction in fear that your being used, no one will give you anything, it has to be earned. It sounds to me like your doing the best you can.
There are lots of other areas I could go into on the Ethics of your potential employers actions, legal ramifications, etc., but in the end none of that matters. It will just slow you down and tie up your efforts in undue areas. Some may have altering opinions, they are entitled to those opinions, to freely express them under the constitution. That's what made this country great! We have to unite and make this country so strong it will stand like the Rock of Gibraltar. Those are my thoughts, may they find meaning.
We have to take care of each other, all of us, we're all we have. Respectfully
Try Walmart I had to take a job there until I got a job in my field
Hi I've read your post it's not easy but your faith is being tested.pray before any phone call pray before any interview pray before you make any decisions .god wants you to trust in him maybe he wants you to go in to a different direction of work.driving a school bus or one of those access a ride buses for elderly people or a bank a school aide.dont stress that's when the enemy comes in .he comes to rob,destroy,& kill our dreams ,goals, agendas .faith is like a mustard seed.praise and thank God for what he's done for you and ask him for what you need and in do time you shall receive .as humans we get so impatient .it's like ordering something in the mail verses buying something in the store.its something about waiting for the. Package that feels right feels complete feels accomplished for waiting and you enjoy the package even more. Hope this message helps . Crystalia medina