No less than what I expected...

4 I finally have had enough. If you've followed anything I've written about the nepotism-rampant place I used to work, you'll probably be as unsurprised as me. But for once, I'm done.

After I eft full-time employment at this prior clinic, I agreed to fill in on my days off until they could secure another NP. Well, new NP is there, but there's a problem with her paperwork. So, I went in to help earlier this week.

When I got there, my check for (I thought) the extra day we worked before Turkey Day, the week of Turkey Day, and the day I filled in the week before was on my desk. Great. Put it in my bag and went on. The new girl was there, and before I knew it, she was shadowing me, asking questions (which I didn't mind), and trying to take the chart and flip through it while I was trying to write (which I DID mind). We maintained, but after lunch, we were talking about a place she interviewed, where they lowballed her salary offer. I sympathized and said something to the effect of "Yeah, salary isn't great around here...I asked for $XXX here and they would not do that, even." She looked at me and goes, "Really? They did more than that for me."

So, that cheesed me off, naturally, since what I asked for was about $20,000 more than what they were paying me. I was professional, I finished out my day, but I had already decided that that would be it. No more.

Then I got home and thought to open my check. One day. That was all I was paid for. No extra Friday, no Turkey Day week.

And no, I have not called to raise Cain. I know what they'll say, that I was technically salaried on the extra Friday, and that I was technically not an full time employee on the week of Turkey Day. But after a year of service, it would have been nice. As the title says, it was no less than I expected, but still steams my clams.

So, would y'all even try for what I feel I'm owed? Or just cut losses, know that you won't be back, and have them mail you the pittance that would be your last check?

Thanks for reading the novel, if you made it this far.
Cut your losses and dont look back ma'am.

You might want to make a token effort for the money, just so you don't feel like you completely left it on the table, but I wouldn't lose sleep over it.

I wouldn’t bother either. It just goes to show how corporate America’s mentality truly has become. What do employers expect if they are not going to treat employees equally, or with mutual respect? Organizations complain about high turn overs, resulting in a staff that is always “new”. I have an idea, how about giving out gift cards to a unit who worked short-staffed for the day and really busted their humps? We give out gas cards to patients when we have messed up an appointment. How about giving the nurse who shows up for work only to be told he/she is not needed a gas card in addition to the measly 2 hour pay. The small things would go really far with the staff AND I am sure the costs would not exceed the amount being spent on new hires. Angelfire, sorry for the rant, but it ticks me off to read another post of someone who is a victim of being taken advantage of. They should have paid you the days REGARDLESS of your employment status. It would have been a simple thanks for bailing us out. I have read many of your posts. Let me just say that the facility is certainly losing an asset to their organization. I am also certain that after about a month or so, someone at where you worked will notice. You’re an inspiration, at least to me. Your posts and responses are always enlightening and informative. You’re an asset to AN!

Quote from pockunitYou might want to make a token effort for the money, just so you don't feel like you completely left it on the table, but I wouldn't lose sleep over it.

I'm a little confused. What days did you actually work the week of Thanksgiving and when did you leave your full-time position? Per diem and salaried are not 2 pieces of the same puzzle so if you are filling in, they need to pay you for all the time you actually work. I'm not a big fan of this whole "let them screw me over and leave it be" philosophy so if I feel I'm owed money, I address it. I'm not a volunteer, after all. But that's just me.

Quote from ParkerBeanCurdRN,BSN"Because the Honey badger doesn't give a $&@*@"

You should at least get some clarification on what you were paid and why. Even if they do have excuses, you want to hear them! Also, make sure you have your letter of recomendation, clinical & peer references from them before raising cain. As an NP, you may need them for credentialing purposes down the road.

it's never a good idea to discuss salaries, i have found out.let it go, angel.they know you were salaried, and pulled a fast one.any employer worth their salt, would know to throw you a few extra $$.this is more a reflection on them, than it is on you.moving onward...leslie

Quote from KelRN215I'm a little confused. What days did you actually work the week of Thanksgiving and when did you leave your full-time position? Per diem and salaried are not 2 pieces of the same puzzle so if you are filling in, they need to pay you for all the time you actually work. I'm not a big fan of this whole "let them screw me over and leave it be" philosophy so if I feel I'm owed money, I address it. I'm not a volunteer, after all. But that's just me.

I would fight tooth and nail for those two days. It is also the principle of the thing. They are trying to stick it to you, don't let them.

Quote from leslie :-Dit's never a good idea to discuss salaries, i have found out.let it go, angel.they know you were salaried, and pulled a fast one.any employer worth their salt, would know to throw you a few extra $$.this is more a reflection on them, than it is on you.moving onward...leslie

Gee this is about the fifth NP employer you have had problems with---must be the way you are presenting yourself and negotiating services causing such issues. Since you have a new clinic position, I'd just move on.Medscape Nurse Practitioners Carolyn Buppert, NP, JD legal column "Legal and Professional Issues for Nurses" has excellent career advice. How Do You Determine a Nurse Practitioner's Salary? Attorney Carolyn Buppert explains the many ways that employers might determine how much to pay prospective nurse practitioners. Ask the Expert, October 2011Straight Salary or Productivity-Based Compensation for NPs? The key factors that should be taken into consideration when making this important decision are elaborated by Carolyn Buppert. Are Productivity Targets Adjusted When an NP Takes Leave? The implications of not reaching productivity targets because of a medical leave are explained by Carolyn Buppert, NP, JD. Ask the Expert, August 2011 How Do I Negotiate a Contract With a Prospective Employer? Advanced practice nurses who are job-hunting will want these valuable tips. Ask the Expert, December 2010 You might send her an inquiry re your concerns.