I went into work last night after 2 nights off....worked my shift then when I'd finished my supervisor called me to the office supposedly to sign an overtime sheet, but when I sat down she gave me this pink form? (the overtime form is normally white) and with a big smile on her face pointed to the form which says that I've...GOT THE NEW JOB that I wanted on the wards!!! Wahoooooooo!!!
I officially 'change over' on 1st July....

BUT.... and there is a BIG but

When I got to work last night it was the first time I'd seen 'Mrs OCD' Carole for over 2 weeks (if you remember she's been on holiday) - she was SO pleased to see me and gave me a big hug thanked me for looking after the department whilst she was away etc...etc... and quite frankly seemed a different person! (she hasn't a clue that I've got the other job - or even applied for it )
Throughout the evening I began to think that she wasn't so bad after all and prehaps it was better to work with the 'Devil' you know than the 'Devil' you don't and at least I know what I'm doing...and if I don't get the other job its not such a disaster...... THEN I get offered the other job and now I'm wondering if I'm doing the right thing by taking it??? (I know! I know! I'm such an indecisive Moo!!!!) What if I don't like it?....... What if I hate the girls I work with?.......... What if.......

Aaaarrrggghhhhh! H E L P !!

CONGRATULATIONS & WELL DONE!!! That's brilliant I'm sure it will be fine and that you will love it

Lesley! stop fretting! It will be fine, you'll see. Mrs OCD is just being nice, she would still be her obsessive self under all that so you won't end up regretting the move. Once you get settling in on the wards and start doing your daily duties it will all become clear.

I don't mean this in an offensive manner in any way, but someone that is trained as a Nurse even if you are a bit rusty would never be totally happy working in the cleaning department alone. There are people that excel as cleaners, and those that need to be placed in other jobs...like nursing and caring So forget upsetting her and think about how much more challenging this new job will be, and how much more interesting and fun you are going to have!

Well done you

p.s. If I need any more operations on this foot after this lot heals...I'll tell them to transfer me over to Norfolk then you can nurse me better

Hey Lesley, you used to be indecisive, but now you're not so sure

Don't let Mrs OCD lull you into a false sense of security. She may well have been extra nice because she did know!! If it wasn't because of that it won't last and you will be back with her old self before you know it.

You wanted to work back on the wards - now go show 'em what you are made of



What an excellent few weeks for people getting the jobs they wanted

Congratulations Well done Lesley. I'm so pleased for you. I'm sure you will be absolutely fine. I've been in my job for 8 years and, like you, I'm feeling very very nervous about the thought of taking up my new post. But I've made big changes before and they have worked out and I'm sure this will too. It's natural to be anxious but I've got a feeling you'll feel right at home in your new job in no time at all.

Lesley well done on getting your new job. Wow what a lot of members have exciting new changes ahead. Along with the others Im sure you'll be fine and will settle in well. All I'd say about Mrs OCD is a leopard can't change it's spots. If she's predominantly nasty, a spell of good naturedness can only be temporary.

Good luck and celebrate

Congratulations Lesley, must be behind on this thread what is your new job

Hi Lesley, I don't know you, but from your worries, you sound as if you are someone who is very concerned about hurting other people's feelings and this is a very good trait, however, it also means that you probably have a tendancy of putting other people's feelings in front of yours even when they don't deserve it.

I don't know your history with Mrs OCD, nor do I know what kind of work you have been doing, but I agree with everyone else that she will not 'change her spots'. Maybe you should look at her present state of mind (positive and happy) as a true sign that it is time for you to move on especially now that you have been given the possibility to do so. And when you go, you will do so knowing that you have seen her 'other/good side' and can address her in the future based on this knowledge that she is capable of being kind/nice and you can forgive her for whatever she did in the past.

For heaven's sake, don't stay for her, it wouldn't be fair to you and it wouldn't be fair to your heart. If I understand correctly, you are a nurse, so you need to share your kindness and goodness with people that deserve it and need it and that will thank you for it.

Go and be happy.

Lesley, there's nothing I can add really - but I fell in my heart of hearts that you should be working directly with paitents and the smile on your supervisors face should tell you that she thinks so too! - and there's no need to fell guilty about leaving your current post - and she needn't know it has anything to do with her - and she's probably only in such a good mood because she's been on holiday - a few days back and she'll be worse then ever!

Congratulations - you deserve it my dear

Congratulations Lesley!

All through this thread I was thinking what Carole then said - she's bound to be in a good mood and relaxed because she's been on holiday for two weeks. Once she gets back in the routine her usual stress will probably come back.

I'd take advantage of her good mood to tell her you are moving but you'll miss her etc (well it'll make her feel good) and that it was a hard decision (well it is) but you really wanted to have more contact with patients... Buy her some flowers or something if it makes you feel better.

You've no need to feel bad though - it's a job and you have to do what's right for YOU not for her. ENJOY!!!

Wooooooo Hooooooooo!!!!!!!! Well done you clever girl!! I'm so happy for you!

I can only echo what others have said, that Mrs OCD's mood change is most probably a transitory thing due to her holiday break, and that you should take the this post and not look back. I understand your 'better the devil you know' way of thinking, but if you don't take this new job you will never know if you passed on something that could have been wonderful. I think it's worth the risk.

Many congratulations Lesley

Thanks girlies and guess what?? You are all so right!

Mrs OCD went back to her usual obsessive behaviour last night moaning that she had found a piece of fluff the size of a 10p piece behind one of the computers!!! (OMG - that surely has to be a 'hanging' offence!! ) she went on and on about it ( ) and drove me potty by the end of the night! then tonight she was winging about 2 specs of mud that a patient had obviously brought in on their shoes!... in the end I wanted to ram my mop where the sun doesn't shine!! ..Roll on the 1st July!!

*** For those of you that have asked... my current job involves cleaning a large department of approx 30 offices and treatment rooms at our large 'University' hospital, the woman I work with has terrible Obsessional Compulsive Disorder and the department is baking hot with no air conditioning and unbearable to work in...
The new job still involves some cleaning but also means I will be 'on the wards' (instead of stuck down in the depths of the hospital ) so there will be a lot of patient contact (which I really enjoy) and I shall be helping to serve their meals and beverages as well as making sure the ward is kept clean ***

hang in there Lesley, you be away from the nit picker soon enough..mean time just smile and nod at her...far better things are in store for you..!

See? Elaine was right! Leopards - Spots... never change hang in there Batty, your lovely exciting new job is just around the corner.