Job Change/Insurance Change
Well most of you regulars know my story about the Center for Excellence where I have to have my surgery being booked up until June. Going right along with that story is: I hate my job. It's a good job, and is easy enough. Not a bad commute and I get paid well. However, it is not challenging in any way, shape or form and it is dealing with bureaucracy on a minute by minute basis, in all its minutia. I could rant all day, but that's not the purpose of this post.
I interviewed for 2 positions on Friday, both interviews went really well. The first job I think I would like to have, and if the money is right, I will definitely consider it. However, that means that I am putting off my surgery indefinitely. I don't know what my new insurance will be like, or if it will even cover bariatric surgery. Furthermore, it would take a year to save up enough time to ensure I had time off for it. That part is sucktastic.
I think I am going to call my surgeon's office this morning and tell them this long, sad story to see if they can expedite things. Even if I had an offer this week, I would have to give a month's notice, so it is conceivable that maybe I would have time to have surgery before starting another job....or is that a terrible idea? I am conflicted.
I know I need this surgery, but I also know that this job is making me miserable.
Consult Weight:276/Surgery Day Weight: 241.6 /Goal Weight: 150
Oh geez, that's a really tough spot to be in! Can you find out what types of insurance plans your potential employee offers and try a Google search to see if you can find any related documentation? When I started my new job I was able to find out a little about the benefits my searching Hospital Name Employee Health Plan. Worth a shot?
If you are made an offer, you could also try to ask to review the benefits before making a decision? I know some are more accommodating with that than others.
You'll know that decision is right for you when the time comes! Hang in there!
RNY 03/02/2015
I'm worth it!
If it were me, I'd prioritize the surgery. There will always be other jobs down the road. If there is a way to do both now, go for it.
6'3" tall, male.
Highest weight was 475. RNY on 08/21/12. Current weight: 198.
M1 -24; M2 -21; M3 -19; M4 -21; M5 -13; M6 -21; M7 -10; M8 -16; M9 -10; M10 -8; M11 -6; M12 -5.
UPDATE: my surgeon's office called me back and he has been able to get more OR time be putting pressure on the hospital administration perhaps? Anyway, I'm scheduled for May 2nd; first case.
That means I can have the surgery, even if I am offered the job!
Consult Weight:276/Surgery Day Weight: 241.6 /Goal Weight: 150
In my head that still cutting it close-- If you offered a job today, but have surgery on 5/2, that would still be a long stretch before you could start at the new job. But i guess if the new job is willing to wait for you- you can't go wrong.
I hope it all works out!
5'6.5" High weight:337 Lowest weight:193/31 BMI: Goal: 195-205/31-32 BMI
