How to quit?---urgent advice requested

[Sabrina1]

I am a recent graduate. I was looking for a RN job for several months, but unable to get a job until today. I just signed up today. They are all very nice and friendly poeple and give good benefits. The only problem is that it's a little far, nearly 100 miles from home one-way. I had also applied for a job in other hospitals, but they didn't contact me and didn't respond to my inquiry soon. I couldn't afford to lose my job offer which I have been yearning for a long time. They gave me deadline today.

When I just returned home, I got a call from other hospital which is much closer to home. They called me too late. So I have an agony. I already signed up at the other hospital and I don't want to betray them, but it is too far. I already knew it, but I was desperate to find a job and I didn't have other choice because nobody wanted to hire me. Now I have other job offer close to home which I prefer.

I have to quit from the first job, which I haven't yet started. The training starts next week. So I am wondering how to say to them that I want to quit for what reason? l am heartbroken because I have to betray them.

Also I have questions about legal responsiblity because I already sign up for a contract. Can they pursue claims to me for the breach of contract which I haven't yet even started? Your kindly advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

[clee1]

I am a recent graduate. I was looking for a RN job for several months, but unable to get a job until today. I just signed up today. They are all very nice and friendly poeple and give good benefits. The only problem is that it's a little far, nearly 100 miles from home one-way. I had also applied for a job in other hospitals, but they didn't contact me and didn't respond to my inquiry soon. I couldn't afford to lose my job offer which I have been yearning for a long time. They gave me deadline today.

When I just returned home, I got a call from other hospital which is much closer to home. They called me too late. So I have an agony. I already signed up at the other hospital and I don't want to betray them, but it is too far. I already knew it, but I was desperate to find a job and I didn't have other choice because nobody wanted to hire me. Now I have other job offer close to home which I prefer.

I have to quit from the first job, which I haven't yet started. The training starts next week. So I am wondering how to say to them that I want to quit for what reason? l am heartbroken because I have to betray them.

Also I have questions about legal responsiblity because I already sign up for a contract. Can they pursue claims to me for the breach of contract which I haven't yet even started? Your kindly advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

The only tough part about this is the "contract". What state do you live in? In most states, and employment "contract" is not worth the paper it is written on. Has there been any performance on the contract: I know you haven't started yet, but have they paid out any bonus money to you, fitted you for company-paid uniforms, etc?

As to what you say, "say" nothing. Mail or fax a letter stating "You have reconsidered your acceptance of their kind offer of employment". End of story.

These days, the idea of employee/employer loyalty is mostly fiction. They would fire you in a heartbeat if they determined that they no longer required your services.

You have to look our for your own best interests; it is a safe bet that nobody else will. Personally, the thought of a 100 mile commute home after a 12 hour shift would scare the shizzle out of me.

[CrunchRN, ADN, RN]

Just tell them in the nicest way possible that after much thought you feel commute would be too much for you. They should be fine with that. Most everyone understands how difficult a long commute is. The above poster is correct - they will not repay your loyalty in most facilities so do what you must do, but try not to burn any bridges in the process.

[wincha]

I am a recent graduate. I was looking for a RN job for several months, but unable to get a job until today. I just signed up today. They are all very nice and friendly poeple and give good benefits. The only problem is that it's a little far, nearly 100 miles from home one-way. I had also applied for a job in other hospitals, but they didn't contact me and didn't respond to my inquiry soon. I couldn't afford to lose my job offer which I have been yearning for a long time. They gave me deadline today.

When I just returned home, I got a call from other hospital which is much closer to home. They called me too late. So I have an agony. I already signed up at the other hospital and I don't want to betray them, but it is too far. I already knew it, but I was desperate to find a job and I didn't have other choice because nobody wanted to hire me. Now I have other job offer close to home which I prefer.

I have to quit from the first job, which I haven't yet started. The training starts next week. So I am wondering how to say to them that I want to quit for what reason? l am heartbroken because I have to betray them.

Also I have questions about legal responsiblity because I already sign up for a contract. Can they pursue claims to me for the breach of contract which I haven't yet even started? Your kindly advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

I can't imagine any hospital will sue you over the contract. Just send a nice letter stating that you do not have reliable transportation and the trip is 100 miles you cannot accept the job. They won't want you if you can't get to work. Also they forced you to make a quick decision it wouldn't hold up in court.

[elkpark]

From the hospital's perspective, it's much better for them (cheaper) if you just tell them now that you changed your mind and quit before you ever start, rather than starting work and going through orientation and then deciding that the commute is too far and resigning. Anyone can understand that 100 miles drive each way is not a v. realistic proposition.

Just be pleasant and gracious about how you appreciate their interest and the offer, and are sorry that it's not going to work out after all ... I doubt they'll give you a hard time.

[rjflyn, ASN, RN]

Alot depends on the "contract" language and how big a pain in the butt the first hospital wants to be. The could in theory make it very hard for you ever obtain another position at the least in their system- some have quite long tentacles so to speak. They could potentially sue, sueing is one thing winning is another but just the costs to defend ones self could leave one bankrupt.

Also the original poster says the commute is 100 miles. Is there anything keeping her where she lives? Is the first job worth moving? Single or married?

Just a tough question to answer.

Rj:rolleyes: