I need major job opportunity advice!

[formerlyknownasefl]

I am an RN. I went on lots of interviews the past few months looking for a new position. I got offered a job at a doctors office a few weeks ago and I accepted. I'm not supposed to start till next week. The pay is significantly less than what I make now and the health benefits are just okay.

My dillema is I continued to do multiple interviews for another position for a local university. I got offered that job today. It's a nursing management position with much better pay awesome benefits and it is a position that offers major growth. All around it's a dream opportunity!

Is it morally wrong to withdraw my acceptance to the job I already accepted and take the better position? I hate that it happened this way but I feel that I have to do what is best for my career and me and my son! What do I say to the original office? I really need advice here! I don't want to be unprofessional in any way....

[dakotadangerdog]

Take the better job! Tell them ASAP so they have more time to hire someone new.

[heyney]

No, take the job you really want!

You have to call the place where you accepted first and talk to the physician. Be professional, and also send a thank you card in the mail for the opporunity (after you speak with him). Call him asap, so he can make other arrangements.

GL and Congrats!!

[doriswe]

Oh, I like heyney's answer!

[formerlyknownasefl]

Thanks ladies that is what I felt was the right thing to do but I feel badly sucks being an adult! Thank you!!! So excited!!

[turtle1120]

I agree with the other ladies. You absolutely need to take the better job! Let the other place know right away that you found something else.

Congrats on the new job!!!!

[Deleted]

Definitely take the nurse manager position. It's ALWAYS better to work in a larger facility..better benefits, easier to take time off, better pay. Don't feel bad about declining the other position. Just speak to the attending, thank him for the opportunity and don't burn your bridges. Good luck with the new job!!! Congrats!

[leslieknope]

I agree, take the better job! Congratulations!