Start date pushed back - but still supposed to do online training
My residency start date was supposed to be today. I’m having issues with HR and they will not let me start until next Monday 7/6. Long story short I have some accommodations, they are saying my doctor’s letter is not specific enough and won’t clear me for work. I cannot get this resolved any faster and my RPD can’t either. Already getting a new letter sent today.
Since it is now completely out of my control RPD has said they’ll work with me, and I can start next week. Obviously I’m missing a lot of orientation. They’re looping me in via teams meeting for some info sessions that I don’t need full clearance for, and doing some other online stuff. I want to do this so I don’t fall behind but it’s occurred to me I won’t be getting any pay during this time. I don’t want to be the problem resident and I want to show my program I am willing to do what it takes to get this sorted and catch up with my peers. Just because I’m having a paperwork snafu doesn’t mean I shouldn’t be paid during training like the at any other job. I also don’t want to fall behind or seem ungrateful. Has this ever happened to you or your residents? What did you do?
TLDR: Can’t start on time due to paperwork issue. I’m being asked to do some online orientation training without compensation. Can I tactfully broach the subject of money without rocking the boat more?