u/EmberStardust

What should I do with a job offer from one company and a working interview for another?

Hello! I am currently working for a large, oral surgery center as a patient coordinator (clerical) and am looking for a new job.

Yesterday, I received a job offer for a front desk position at a prosthetics clinic during my interview on the spot. The pay is almost a dollar more per hour than I am making now ($19 and change to $20) and it sounds like it would be really fulfilling, rewarding work. The owner interviewed me and even though she was very kind, seemed to like me and I was definitely flattered to be offered the job on the spot, it did feel a little desperate - I'm not sure if that's a red flag or not. I asked if I could consider the offer and get back to her by the beginning of next week. She said yes. Her recruiter tried calling me twice to go over the offer with me within 2 hours today and sent me an email as well (I didn't answer as I was at work).

Today, I had an interview at a dental office for a front desk position. The job starts at almost 4 dollars more than I am making now and when I asked for the median compensation of $25 an hour (starting pay was $23-27) she didn't blink and at the end asked me to come in for a working interview which she said she never does but she really liked me. We got on very well, she really enjoyed my passion for the work, I got a tour of the office and was introduced to all the staff. I could see myself really enjoying it there and financially this would be a great move for me.

The problem is, the working interview isn't until May 16th. I said I would reply to the offer of the prosthetics clinic by Monday which is the 4th. I don't want to turn down a for sure offer for a maybe could be an offer BUT...

To make things even more complicated, I have another interview on Friday for a different dental office. I had a really great first interview by phone with their recruiter who told me he will be recommending to the doctor that they offer me the position. This would be $22 hourly WITH a $1500 sign on bonus. Obviously, I still need to do the in person interview, but the possibility here also just crowds the board with decisions.

I don't know what to dooo 😫 how do I handle this offer?

What should I do with a job offer from one company and a working interview for another?

Hello! I am currently working for a large, oral surgery center as a patient coordinator (clerical) and am looking for a new job.

Yesterday, I received a job offer for a front desk position at a prosthetics clinic during my interview on the spot. The pay is almost a dollar more per hour than I am making now ($19 and change to $20) and it sounds like it would be really fulfilling, rewarding work. The owner interviewed me and even though she was very kind, seemed to like me and I was definitely flattered to be offered the job on the spot, it did feel a little desperate - I'm not sure if that's a red flag or not. I asked if I could consider the offer and get back to her by the beginning of next week. She said yes. Her recruiter tried calling me twice to go over the offer with me within 2 hours today and sent me an email as well (I didn't answer as I was at work).

Today, I had an interview at a dental office for a front desk position. The job starts at almost 4 dollars more than I am making now and when I asked for the median compensation of $25 an hour (starting pay was $23-27) she didn't blink and at the end asked me to come in for a working interview which she said she never does but she really liked me. We got on very well, she really enjoyed my passion for the work, I got a tour of the office and was introduced to all the staff. I could see myself really enjoying it there and financially this would be a great move for me.

The problem is, the working interview isn't until May 16th. I said I would reply to the offer of the prosthetics clinic by Monday which is the 4th. I don't want to turn down a for sure offer for a maybe could be an offer BUT...

To make things even more complicated, I have another interview on Friday for a different dental office. I had a really great first interview by phone with their recruiter who told me he will be recommending to the doctor that they offer me the position. This would be $22 hourly WITH a $1500 sign on bonus. Obviously, I still need to do the in person interview, but the possibility here also just crowds the board with decisions.

I don't know what to dooo 😫 how do I handle this offer?

Hello! I am currently working for a large, oral surgery center as a patient coordinator (clerical) and am looking for a new job.

Yesterday, I received a job offer for a front desk position at a prosthetics clinic during my interview on the spot. The pay is almost a dollar more per hour than I am making now ($19 and change to $20) and it sounds like it would be really fulfilling, rewarding work. The owner interviewed me and even though she was very kind, seemed to like me and I was definitely flattered to be offered the job on the spot, it did feel a little desperate - I'm not sure if that's a red flag or not. I asked if I could consider the offer and get back to her by the beginning of next week. She said yes. Her recruiter tried calling me twice to go over the offer with me within 2 hours today and sent me an email as well (I didn't answer as I was at work).

Today, I had an interview at a dental office for a front desk position. The job starts at almost 4 dollars more than I am making now and when I asked for the median compensation of $25 an hour (starting pay was $23-27) she didn't blink and at the end asked me to come in for a working interview which she said she never does but she really liked me. We got on very well, she really enjoyed my passion for the work, I got a tour of the office and was introduced to all the staff. I could see myself really enjoying it there and financially this would be a great move for me.

The problem is, the working interview isn't until May 16th. I said I would reply to the offer of the prosthetics clinic by Monday which is the 4th. I don't want to turn down a for sure offer for a maybe could be an offer BUT...

To make things even more complicated, I have another interview on Friday for a different dental office. I had a really great first interview by phone with their recruiter who told me he will be recommending to the doctor that they offer me the position. This would be $22 hourly WITH a $1500 sign on bonus. Obviously, I still need to do the in person interview, but the possibility here also just crowds the board with decisions.

I don't know what to dooo 😫 how do I handle this offer?

Hello! I am currently working for a large, oral surgery center as a patient coordinator (clerical) and am looking for a new job.

Yesterday, I received a job offer for a front desk position at a prosthetics clinic during my interview on the spot. The pay is almost a dollar more per hour than I am making now ($19 and change to $20) and it sounds like it would be really fulfilling, rewarding work. The owner interviewed me and even though she was very kind, seemed to like me and I was definitely flattered to be offered the job on the spot, it did feel a little desperate - I'm not sure if that's a red flag or not. I asked if I could consider the offer and get back to her by the beginning of next week. She said yes. Her recruiter tried calling me twice to go over the offer with me within 2 hours today and sent me an email as well (I didn't answer as I was at work).

Today, I had an interview at a dental office for a front desk position. The job starts at almost 4 dollars more than I am making now and when I asked for the median compensation of $25 an hour (starting pay was $23-27) she didn't blink and at the end asked me to come in for a working interview which she said she never does but she really liked me. We got on very well, she really enjoyed my passion for the work, I got a tour of the office and was introduced to all the staff. I could see myself really enjoying it there and financially this would be a great move for me.

The problem is, the working interview isn't until May 16th. I said I would reply to the offer of the prosthetics clinic by Monday which is the 4th. I don't want to turn down a for sure offer for a maybe could be an offer BUT...

To make things even more complicated, I have another interview on Friday for a different dental office. I had a really great first interview by phone with their recruiter who told me he will be recommending to the doctor that they offer me the position. This would be $22 hourly WITH a $1500 sign on bonus. Obviously, I still need to do the in person interview, but the possibility here also just crowds the board with decisions.

I don't know what to dooo 😫 how do I handle this offer?

Hello! I am currently working as a Patient Coordinator/Front Desk for a large, 4 doctor oral surgery center and have been employed here for almost 2 years. Prior to this I had a seasonal position at a local CPA firm and that was the first job I had in almost 7 years of being a SAHM. I love the work that I do and it is definitely more than "receptionist work". I check patients in, answer phones, insert insurance information, present treatment plans, communicate with all teams including doctors, manage the schedule and more. It's a lot but it's good work that I thoroughly enjoy.

However, recent management changes have made the work culture here unbearable and I am looking to go elsewhere, hopefully staying in the medical or dental field.

My question is, what other opportunities could there be for me to move up into? I do not have a degree and don't plan on pursuing one. I thrive on people to people interaction but would love to see if there was a role (and salary) that I could grow into besides "just" front desk work. What might that look like? How would I approach pursuing those positions?