Job Offers
Hi guys. Need help. I’m a new grad and have 2 job offers with the same hospital system in 2 different locations.
One is in Boca Raton, oncology unit, day shift. The other is in Kendall Miami, cardiac, night shift.
I’m having a hard time making a decision on which unit to choose, and have a deadline for making a decision.
My commute will be from Fort Lauderdale area (Davie). Commute times with no traffic are 30 minutes (20 miles) to Boca or 40 minutes (40 miles) to Miami. Commuting to Boca will be anywhere from 10-20 minutes shorter depending on the day and time, but significantly less chaotic driving to Boca vs Miami.
Oncology base pay is $2 higher than cardiology, but night shift differential will make cardiology $2-4 more than oncology overall. I won’t receive night shift differential until the residency training program is over (approx. 3 months) but I’m not stressing that difference for just a few months
I was prepared to only have night shift as an option as a new grad, and wasn’t expecting to get a day shift offer- but now that I have the option I can’t decide what would be the best option for me. I personally think I would like nights but I have heard about the toll it takes on your body and health in general and the HR manager that gave me the offers recommended day shift.
My biggest issue here is that it seems almost more logical for me to choose the day shift oncology unit with a better commute, but I did my practicum clinical on that same cardiac unit and I absolutely love the floor and the people on it. While interviewing for the oncology unit, it also seemed like a great and pleasant place to work with a great team. Work environment is EXTREMELY important to me. However, I kind of have a personal attachment to the cardiac floor and the bonds I’ve made with them over the few months that I was there. They’ve poured a lot into me and pretty much told me I always had a home as far as a job would go. I feel so bad if I were to pick another floor (and potentially not lining it) like I’m betraying them or something. I know at the end of the day they support me and probably aren’t gonna care that much but….
Pls send help and give me your input. 💗 thanks
TLDR: Cardiology, more money, love the unit /familiar where I did practicum, connections, further commute, night shift. (VS) Oncology, day shift, a little less pay, better commute.