I'm going through my pre-ops for surgery now and I'm guessing my surgery will be in May or June. I'm also interviewing for jobs (I'm applying for faculty positions at universities/colleges so the interviews are now for starting the fall semester).

Is it bad to keep going ahead with these two things concurrently? I know surgery itself will be big and life changing. So will the start of a new job and *possibly* moving if a good job works out (although at this point I'm really not looking to move, spouse has a great job here, my kids like their school, family is close by etc).

I really don't want to put off doing either because they're both important to me but if I HAD to pick my priority right now, it's a job. But I don't want to delay the surgery, I really want this change for myself, the sooner the better.

Thanks!

I do not think it's a bad idea. If you get approved for surgery, you can pick a date that is convenient for you. Now, if you end up moving, you might have to start over with another surgeon. That would stink.

I'm just not sure postponing because something else might happen is a good idea. But it's a total personal decision. Good luck on both things!

I went through the same thing. I ended up starting the new job and then taking 1 week off for a "hernia repair". Everything worked out just fine and I'm sure it will for you too.