Dilemma

I'm at work, and what pops up in today's posted job annoucements?  An Immunization gig, working in the state immunization office as a vaccine coordinator. 

I could do that job!  I used to do that job in other states.  It's more money, but definitely more work, and I'd have to be on call.  I love public health program work, too!

Is it tacky of me to apply for a new gig so soon after taking this one?  The folks here are pretty good to me.

Discuss.

Kix

Couple of questions...

When's the closing date for applying?
What is the start date?

I'm kind of torn with thinking this through because I know how burdensome the interviewing process is for employers and finding the right employee for the job not only based on their qualifications, but also to try and find someone who will fit in well with the crew.

But then I think about it from your point of view.  It's in  your field of expertise, it sounds like it's totally something that you love to do, and it's  more money.

I would make a pros and cons chart and write down all the things for each and weigh them against each other.

I'd go for it.  I was in a similar situation several years ago.  I had just started working for one law firm and a city paralegal job came up.  They called me personally to come interview - but I declined saying that it wouldn't be fair to my new job, etc. A year later I was MISERABLE at my "new" job - the attorney I worked for was jerk to say the least, etc.  He actually said to me, "Why don't you just give up and leave...I've been trying to make you 'get the hint' for months now and you're too obstinate to even get it!"  I didn't let the door hit me on the way out.

Lo and behold, the city paralegal job came up.  I interviewed, however, since I lost a year in doing the type of law they really needed I didn't get the job. CRAP!

Bottom line, you've got to do what is best for you. Always remember it's always easier to get a new job when you have a job.

Good luck!
Jana

I say go for it, what have you got to lose?

GO KIX GO! 

I say go. But think about it like this, what do you lose if you don't go?

I would be concerend about if your current supervisor could find out or would be notified that you applied. If you dont get offered the job or even get an interview and your current supervisor finds out, it may cause issues.

are you still on your probationary period? You may also want to find out the policy on changing jobs within the state during the probationary period. I know my company really frowns upon it if it is before your first 6 months. If you have an HR person you can talk to that would be best. Again only if you feel comfortable that the questions you ask him/her are truly confidential.

If this is something you think you would like to do, I'd go for it.  If it is meant to be ...

Good luck with your decision.

-Dawn