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Old Jan 11, 2008, 02:33 PM
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How do you quit

How do you quit a job after being there for a week because you got offered a different job (the job of your dreams)?

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Old Jan 11, 2008, 04:15 PM
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Re: How do you quit

With great humility.

You screwed up and accepted a job you didn't really want. I assume you knew that the other job might come through for you and that you would not stay in the job you accepted if and when a better opportunity came along. There is no way you can turn the situation into a positive one for your current employer.

All you can do is let them know immediately -- before they waste any more money and staff time on your orientation. Simply say that something has come up that you did not anticiate and that you are not going to be able to continue in your current job. There is no reason to go into details and doing so will only make you look worse. If pressed, say that another opportunity has come up that you did not believe would be available to you. Apologize, say that you are sorry, and thank them for the opportunity they had offered you. Make it short and sweet. Don't drag it out.

Of course ... you should be DARN SURE that other job is as perfect as you think it is before you make the leap. Because if it's not, you may have trouble finding another job for a while. Your current employer is unlikely to take you back -- and other employers will be wary of someone with your job history unless you can stay in the new job for at least a year.


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Old Sep 02, 2008, 05:05 PM
Butterfly51 (Female)
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Re: How do you quit

I am very happy for you, you stood up for yourself. I have refused to take 9 patients on the day shift, and I was told that I am not a team player, I did not care I did not take them. We are nurses, we need to stand togather, and support each other. I support you 110% my sister.

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Old Sep 02, 2008, 05:09 PM
BinkieRN (Female)
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Re: How do you quit

Originally Posted by dfs1961 View Post
How do you quit a job after being there for a week because you got offered a different job (the job of your dreams)?

Very simply, just tell the truth. They may not be too happy about it but they'll appreciate hearing the truth. It's better to leave after a week than after several months when they've invested alot of money in your training.

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Old Sep 03, 2008, 11:19 AM
glamgalRN (Female)
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Re: How do you quit

I agree with Binkie. In my opinin the most important thing right now is that you are completely honest with your manager and tell them right away. This kind of thing happens. As I have learned, the most important thing is for you to be happy on your unit and if you have the opporunity to find the job of your dreams, take it!
Good luck!

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