Anyone made to actually work two more weeks when resigning during orientation?

[luvapug]

I'm getting ready to resign and will give the standard two week notice but just wondered how much of a chance I had of them making me actually work those two weeks since I'm still in orientation. I know it really woudn't make sense to me but maybe they would have a reason. I just wondered how quickly they released you once you resign. Also, I want to resign on Friday. Do I show up for work as usual, clock in, change into scrubs, then find the manager? Do I just walk in and hand it to her first thing without doing all the above? Should I work all day then find her? Should I find her Thurs afternoon at the end of the shift and tell her? I just don't know what the proper way to handle this is. Which way would make the most sense? Also what if she's not there? We don't have a second in charge-would I just go to Human Resources? Sometimes she's just out for the day with no notice. Thanks for any help.

[wooh, BSN, RN]

So you want them to pay you to show up through Friday, even though they won't get anything in return?

[BacktoBasics]

First off, the most proper way wouldn’t be to resign during orientation. It’s rude, unprofessional and you’re going to burn your bridges. But maybe you have a good excuse. Since you’re still on orientation I doubt they would keep you orientating. I would not “work” on your shift on Friday because you are “non-workable” employee- right now you’re an expenditure. If I were you, I would resign ASAP. If you don’t want to work on Friday at the end of the day Thursday you should resign.

[CrunchRN, ADN, RN]

I disagree with above.

As a manager if you know things aren't working out I would want to know ASAP and not waste more money ont he orientation process.

I would just turn it in the next day you work and be gracious, but if you are not being counted in the current staffing schedule as covering then they will probably dismiss you right away. You need to be prepared for either/or.

[luvapug]

Yes, I want them to pay me through Friday because I need the money and insurance through them until my new insurance kicks in. Sorry-that's the way it is. I think it would be more rude and unprofessional to let them finish paying for my orientation (3 more months) and then say I'm leaving. I'm quitting because I found a better job and when they hired me they told me several things that I've since learned was not true and will not work for me. I just wanted to hear from people who actually went through this, not to be judged on my decision. Thank you CrunchRN for your help.

[magnum68]

Yes, I want them to pay me through Friday because I need the money and insurance through them until my new insurance kicks in. Sorry-that's the way it is. I think it would be more rude and unprofessional to let them finish paying for my orientation (3 more months) and then say I'm leaving. I'm quitting because I found a better job and when they hired me they told me several things that I've since learned was not true and will not work for me. I just wanted to hear from people who actually went through this, not to be judged on my decision. Thank you CrunchRN for your help.

Good for you. Do what's best for you and your family. These employers won't think twice if they have to get rid of you for any little reason.

[79Tango]

"Do I show up for work as usual, clock in, change into scrubs, then find the manager? Do I just walk in and hand it to her first thing without doing all the above? Should I work all day then find her? Should I find her Thurs afternoon at the end of the shift and tell her? I just don't know what the proper way to handle this is. Which way would make the most sense? Also what if she's not there? We don't have a second in charge-would I just go to Human Resources"

Is this a joke??? You are quitting a job that lets you clock-in & then change into scrubs??

[psu_213, BSN, RN]

"Do I show up for work as usual, clock in, change into scrubs, then find the manager? Do I just walk in and hand it to her first thing without doing all the above? Should I work all day then find her? Should I find her Thurs afternoon at the end of the shift and tell her? I just don't know what the proper way to handle this is. Which way would make the most sense? Also what if she's not there? We don't have a second in charge-would I just go to Human Resources"

Is this a joke??? You are quitting a job that lets you clock-in & then change into scrubs??

yeah, no kidding

[magnum68]

"Do I show up for work as usual, clock in, change into scrubs, then find the manager? Do I just walk in and hand it to her first thing without doing all the above? Should I work all day then find her? Should I find her Thurs afternoon at the end of the shift and tell her? I just don't know what the proper way to handle this is. Which way would make the most sense? Also what if she's not there? We don't have a second in charge-would I just go to Human Resources"

Is this a joke??? You are quitting a job that lets you clock-in & then change into scrubs??

She's asking for advice. Why are you making her look bad?

[mustlovepoodles, RN]

I would not wait until end of day Friday--that's just rude and ingenuous. Most managers would like to have a heads-up as soon as possible. Thursday, tell your manager that you're planning to resign. That puts the ball in her court. She will tell you what needs to happen next. Followup with a written letter of resignation. Don't expect to be invited to stay one minute longer.

[PetiteOpRN]

When people on my unit did that, their orientation ended that minute, and they served their two weeks as a regular nurse with full load.

Be careful, it could turn out very differently than you expect.

[caliotter3]

I resigned with notice one time and was not allowed into the work area. I was gone from the building as soon as the manager completed the paperwork, and he didn't dilly dally. I suspect you will be gone just as fast, but you can't count on it.