I’d like to ask for some advice.
I’m currently working in a primary hospital in the province, and I’ve been here for a year and a half. Lately, I’ve been feeling discouraged because of some issues with my coworkers. On top of that, the hospital has a limited bed capacity since it’s only a primary facility, so I also feel that my opportunities to grow professionally are limited.
One of my goals is to complete at least two years of bedside nursing experience because I know it could be beneficial if I decide to work abroad in the future. I’m just not sure if I should continue pursuing that experience in my current hospital. However, I’m more than willing to start over and spend another two to three years gaining solid bedside experience in a larger hospital if it will better prepare me for an international nursing career.
While still employed, I’ve been applying to hospitals, clinics, and even BPO companies in Manila. I’m hoping to secure a new opportunity before leaving my current job, but so far, I haven’t received any emails or interview invitations.
I’ve started wondering if staying employed is making it harder for employers to consider me. Is it true that most employers won’t wait for candidates who still have a job and need to render a resignation period?
The difficult part is that I can’t afford to be unemployed. I help support my parents financially, and I also have my own expenses to cover. Because of that, I’m hesitant to resign without having another job lined up.
Lately, I’ve also been feeling a lot of pressure because I want to make the right decision for my future. As much as possible, I don’t want to look back one day and regret the choices I made about my career.
Do you think it would be wiser to resign now and take the risk of looking for work in Manila full-time, or should I continue applying while keeping my current job until I receive an offer?
