Who is resigning from a f/t job before the fall progrm starts?

Jen2 · May 31, 2003

These posts are sooo funny, because two years ago when I still worked as an MA in a Dr.'s office and just started back to school, the other MA's, receptionist, management, everyone was so jealouse that I had the drive to continue my educationin in nursing and they didn't. It got so, bad to the point that when I had to take my A&P class, I only needed to leave 1 hour early on tues to make it to class in time, and was offering to work through lunch. The management would not let me do this, however it was O.K. for people who had children to leave early to pick their little ones up from daycare. This angered me so bad and so I applied for a phleb job in a hospital. Turns out about a month before x-mas I was offered the position and my start date was the day after x-mas. Right after I found out that I got the job, my manager told me that I had to work x-mas eve (everyone else was off) in case the physicians got a consult and they needed records faxed. When I asked why I had to do it (there were 4 people who were less senior than me) She said, "Because you are the only one without children." Guess what? I smiled and said fine. Then two weeks prior to xmas-eve I handed my resignation letter in. Was one of the greatest feelings I ever had. I was professional and graceful about it, but know that the office manager was burning because she would now have to find someone else to work it. I knew two weeks before I gave my notice that I was quiting but I was damned if I was going to give them any more notice than what is considered professioal. Killed me to keep it a secret for the first two weeks, but I did.

kc_jellybean · May 31, 2003

Originally posted by nursebucky
I am resigning in August from a dull corporate job. I am going to work p/t at a hospital.

I'm in a dull corp job, myself - but business is down, so I'm hoping I get laid off - and get a severence pkg!!! - before I start f/t!

nursebucky · May 31, 2003

kc_jellybean...our business is down, too. I am hoping for a layoff too so I can get unemployment. I wouldn't mind being fired, either. Just kidding....I'M READY TO QUIT.

twarlik · May 31, 2003

I am just loving this thread! It's nice to see so many others who are going through what I am.

I went to part-time last August when I began work on my pre-requisites. Planning on quitting before the nursing program begins this fall. I can't wait to hand in my resignation letter. My office is great, but I am just so tired of the (what I think is) meaningless work. I know the money will be tight, but I think it will be worth it.

Good luck to all of you!

Todd

Hooligan · Jun 2, 2003

I gave my notice months ago...but it's been so hard to stick it out!!! My last day will be August 1st and I can't wait!!!! I'll then have 2 weeks or so off before classes start. I'm just a little concerned though since I still don't know if I've been admitted to my program or not. Oh well, Ill still be thrilled to not have to commute over an hour there and an hour back each day...God do I hate Chicago traffic!!!! Anyway, Good luck to us all!!!!

~Bean

LPN Student · Jun 2, 2003

Am I just a b---- or what? You guys all sound so nice about giving notice. I'm waiting to hear if my name moves off the waiting list and in to the LPN program this fall, and I'm not about to give notice. I work in the boring old corporate world too, but this is my philosophy on notice.....if they were going to get rid of me, they certainly would not give me a two-weeks notice, and I honest to goodness just do not feel obligated in the least to give them notice. I will probably give them one day and that's it. Is that awful or what? It just doesn't make me feel bad though. Giving notice doesn't help you with getting other jobs because if a prospective employer would call your old employer, the only thing the old employer is allowed to say BY LAW is that you worked there from this date to this date and that's about it. They aren't allowed to say that you got fired or anything else. Is it just me, or do any of you feel this way too about giving notice? I'm just curious.

Jen2 · Jun 2, 2003

I knew a month in advance but still only gave a 2 weeks notice (plenty of time as far as I'm concerned). I did this because I was working in a physicians office and didn't want to burn any bridges. Going into nursing, I didn't want these physicians to look at me in a bad way when I became a nurse, becasue they are specialists in my area and I know that I will cross paths with them again. I wanted to be professional and hopefully earn some respect from them.

Bevi · Jun 2, 2003

Originally posted by LPN Student
BY LAW is that you worked there from this date to this date and that's about it. They aren't allowed to say that you got fired or anything else. Is it just me, or do any of you feel this way too about giving notice? I'm just curious.

I think i'd be afraid that they'ed ignore this law:eek:

I think i would give notice....

nursebucky · Jun 2, 2003

LPN Student, my background is in human resources, payroll and benefits. Some HR Mgrs give out more info than you think.

I am going to use my corporate experience to recruit or teach when I get burned out in Nursing, so I want excellent references.

ggfifirn05 · Jun 4, 2003

Since I won't hear if I'm accepted for the fall program until the first week of August, I'll only be able to give about 4 weeks notice, but I've been counting down since the first of the year! And being the responsible person I am, plus the fact that I know my replacement (probably someone I do know, since I've been there 10 years) will have her hands full, I feel I need to give as much notice as I can. Plus, we just heard from our supervisor that should any of the "Client Associates" (our lofty title) leave, she will not be replaced...they will just "realign" the "headcount"!

A few of my friends at work (major brokerage/investment firm) know that I've applied for the nursing program fulltime, but the brokers I work with, and management, have no idea I will most likely be leaving my job at the end of August. There is no way I could give them any kind of time frame about leaving until I know for sure that I've been accepted, so I've kept quiet about it. Management and the brokers know I'm going to school, but have no idea what I've been studying...they probably think I'm working on a business degree! That just shows how little they care or know about me as a person...

Knowing that I will be out of there, and finally pursuing my dream of being a nurse, is what gets me through the tough days. Our district director was just fired, and my firm has laid off over 20,000 people in the last three years, so my job has really changed during that time frame. I'm expected to know and do so much, with limited resourses. Actually, it sounds alot like what I imagine nursing is going to be like, but at least I will be helping people, and not basing my "level of service" to them depending on how much money they have!

PennyLane, RN · Jun 4, 2003

Originally posted by kc_jellybean
I'm in a dull corp job, myself - but business is down, so I'm hoping I get laid off - and get a severence pkg!!! - before I start f/t!

THIS IS MY DREAM!!!! I have only 2 1/2 more months at my job, and then I'm outta there. If they laid me off now, I'd be on cloud nine. I figure I'd at least get a month's severence, and I could probably find some boring store job to fill in the gap where my salary used to be. I can't wait to quit!!!! I think about it every day. I work in the IT world. :stone

Mkue · Jun 4, 2003

I admire you all for working as long as you have. :)