[whoknew005]

I was offered an interview for a job in the same building and floor as my psychiatrist/ therapist. I see him for therapy once a week. I might not get offered a job somewhere else. what do you guys think of this? will it be awkward? If I get offered the job do I need to ask my psychiatrist first? What would you do??

[Angelique67]

It might be a little awkward, but if it was a good job, I'd take it. You don't have to ask your pdoc about it at all. Good luck.

[Walking Man]

I think you should definitely go for the interview.

I don't see any reason not to take a job on the same floor. If there is something specific you are concerned about you might ask your therapist.

In any case, go for the interview no matter what. Always go for the interview. It's good practice. Good luck!

[Chummy]

Do the interview. If you would get the job, you would just work on the same floor, you wouldn't work with him or anything, so it shouldn't be a problem.
You could talk to him about this, but you don't need his permission.
Good luck!

[seoultous]

How convenient it would be if you got the job. You wouldn't have too far to go for your appointment!

I would definitely take the interview.

[ruh roh]

No, you don't need to ask permission at all. If you get the job, you can just tell him you've landed a job on the same floor as his office. You can also give him a heads up that you'll acknowledge him with a hello if you happen to run into each other (or not, if you'd rather ignore him). It's no different than any other outside contact--your rules apply, not his.

[JaneTennison1]

go for the interview. Your T should be happy for you.

[AnaWhitney]

If it was me I would not go for the interview but it would not be for any logical reason, it would simply be because I would die if I thought there was a chance my T would see me attempting to function in the real world all the while knowing what's going on in my excuse for a brain. I could never concentrate on my job if I thought she might spring up at any time and send me into a downward spiral.
If you don't have that issue you should most definitely go for the interview! And you can bring it up with him or not bring it up with him. I think either is appropriate. Good luck

[whoknew005]

thank you everyone, you helped me feel better about the situation. i'm nervous for my interview. wish me luck!!! i feel really nervous my doctor will think i'm encroaching in on his space. last week I ran into the owner of the place i'm interviewing right before my appointment with my doctor and I told my doctor about it in the session. My doctor joked that I could work there but he was completely joking and i laughed. then the lady called me and told me they were hiring. yikes

[nottrustin]

I work within the same small hospital as my pdoc and both working in mental health. We are able to separate the 2 roles. When I am in her office as a client we may briefly discuss work as work stress is an issue. However, that is all. I can use the company email when I have questions or need refills. When I see and talk to her about work we are coworkers who discuss normal coworker stuff.

[growlycat]

Same floor could be hard but same building seems ideal!! If you like the job it will be worth it!!

[AllHeart]

I'd definitely give it a shot! And if you get the job, you do not need to ask your t for permission to accept. I have worked in an office building before and I never saw the majority of people from other offices that worked on my floor.