Did I tell you I've been officially hired? Yup. Despite the toilet flushing fiasco of 2012, I have been officially hired and eligible for work at the second hospital. I start next Monday, in fact. Bright and early at 6:30 AM, however the word bright does not sound appropriate since I'm doubtful the sun exists that early. I need to wear the standard food service uniform: black pants, white button down, sturdy/comfy/always ugly black shoes. Can't wait to tell the world about my first day! I'll totally take a first day of work picture so you can check out my threads. Actually, I wouldn't bank on that considering the whole "crack of dawn" issue we've got going on.
Have I mentioned I'm also incredibly nervous? It is my first day after all. But do you know what? Being nervous is natural and expected. Everyone has had a first day or been the "new guy" in their life at least once and it's my turn again. When I've started other jobs I always remind myself that I'm allowed to be nervous since everything is new and it's probably expected by my employers. I'm even allowed to make mistakes! I just have to learn from the mistake and make sure it never happens again. For me at least, it takes a month to get in the groove of a new workplace. Being the new guy is all about taking it one day at a time.
This job offer also meant I had to contact the first hospital and let them know I was declining my position. The simultaneous job opportunities made things awkward and uncertain for me. I had both hospitals start paperwork and background processes for me since neither was official. Although I wanted the second opportunity more, I wanted to play it safe in case things did not work out. Once I had official word of a start date, I immediately contacted the first hospital to let them know I was no longer available for employment.
I felt guilty about having two job opportunities and felt like I was cheating on hospital 1. I really liked the first hospital and the RD I talked to there, which is what made my decision so hard. At the end of the day, the second hospital was a better fit for me and my gut was telling (screaming) me to choose #2. I asked my HR friend if what I was doing was inappropriate or disrespectful and he said it wasn't. Unless one of the two companies is asking for an exclusive commitment, it was ok for me to start the employment process for both. You never know what can happen so it's good to keep your options open.
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