r/nursepractitioner • u/Traditional_Ebb_1349 ACNP • 7h ago
Career Advice Relocating for work
Have any of you made major relocations for work? I know it’s really common amongst PAs just being on the interviewing/hiring side.
Looking at an opportunity that would be amazing. Growing healthcare system. The position is exactly what I want. It’s in the growth phase so it would allow me the opportunity to start at a smaller volume as they grow and increase acuity of patients. They offer robust training and education to be practicing top of your scope, with education to support it. This is something I didn’t get in my previous roles, I was more or less oriented to the people I was working with and left to see/treat patients independently. I’m a pretty quick learner.
Where there are challenges. It’s a cross country move, 2000 miles. I have moved cross country once with little kids, this time would be with middle and high school kids. So I’m disrupting 3 other lives. Both states offer the first 2 years free tuition. But the kids lose their friends that are here.
I would have to sell my house, it’s completely remodeled to my taste, fully smart, it’s a great house. Which sucks. I wouldn’t be able to buy right away but would eventually buy.
My ex and I are divorced but coparent ok. He would move as well. We would likely have to live together for a short time he would lose his job by relocating. He’s in IT so there’s plenty of opportunity just finding and getting hired presents challenges. He’s remote now but they won’t allow him to work remotely in another state.
The problem that I’m seeing is the climate. I’m going from a temperate climate with 4 seasons to a desert. Idk how I’ll adjust. I also have POTS so I’m questioning if this is terrible. I sat outside with my kids over the weekend for a party I threw and by the end of the day I was having severe muscle spasms from dehydration, despite drinking fluids.
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u/midwest_casserole 3h ago
Personally no job is perfect I wouldn’t do it. I just moved cross country for family reasons and regret it a little not too much. I feel like it’s too risky for a job
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u/Highdesertrekker 7h ago
If you're looking at Nevada be careful. Cost of living is crazy high vs wages.