Quit while on orientation

[Throwaway11]

Hello,

I would like some opinions. I am currently on orientation but was offered a new job elsewhere. The new job pays considerably more. I'm a new grad RN but have extensive experience in other aspects of healthcare. I will not go into further detail about that. I don't think I will be able to give proper notice to current employer.

What is the best way to notify current employer? I'm pretty sure I will not just be burning this bridge but blowing it up. I am overall satisfied with current employer but cannot pass up this new opportunity. Any ideas?

There is more to this whole thing but I don't want to go into extensive detail for fear of being recognized.

Thank you all.

[caffeinatednurse, BSN, RN]

I would not want to burn bridges with a company I had worked for, for years. What if you change your mind later on down the road and decide that you want to work for them? You might not be able to then.

[blumuffy, MSN, RN]

Let us know how things go and best of luck!

[Daisy4RN]

Yep, the grass is always greener...

[Have Nurse, ADN, RN]

I think you should give a 2 week notice and an extra excuse as to why you are leaving, better for my family, closer drive etc. (better to burn than to blow up, nursing is a small world) And, if you are "overall satisfied" with your current job I would think twice about accepting a different job based on higher pay alone.

I must respectfully disagree with this reasoning. It seems logical, however during the Interview of this present job that would have already been addressed within herself.

It's unsettling, but acceptable to give a 2 week notice as a courtesy, and no explanation is required. Employers sometimes forget that they too are on a "probationary period" when an employee starts out. I see no need for her/him to have to justify why they are leaving, if she decides to leave.

[NurseBlaq]

Thanks to everyone for the replies. To add a little more to the story, I have been employed with the current employer for years now in other capacities. So it's a little different then someone that just started working there. I am glad that I am not the only that has quit a new grad position for higher pay etc...

The pay difference is not the only reason that I want to leave but is a huge factor.

I think I will have a chat with my manager and see how it goes.

So basically tell them you enjoyed your employment there but think it would be better for both parties, you and the facility, if you started this new career path in a different facility with the opportunity to maybe return at a later time, if you choose, in your career.

I was a CNA and became an RN and worked at the same facility. It was bad because the CNAs I worked with had a problem with me being their charge nurse. I eventually left because it wasn't a good experience.

[NYNPMAN]

You are only training and do not count toward staffing....I think they wouldn't want you wasting their time if youaren't going to work there after

[Redhead,RN, BSN]

You should give notice if you can, but if not, oh well. They aren't required to give you notice if they are going to let you go...And yes, you will be ineligible for rehire. So think long and hard before you just quit. But...I did the same thing and 12 years later it has made no difference in my life and probably won't. No regrets, do what is best for you.

[RNNPICU, BSN, RN]

So you are satisfied with your current employer and want to go somewhere else just for more money? What else does this other place of employment offer that you are not getting at your current place of employment?

Since you areon orientation, likely the day you give notice could very well be your last day. I have seen it happen, the e occasion someone quit during orientation was due to family matters (husband was transferred to another military base).

If you decide to leave, make sure there was no clause about having to payback anything.

[AnnieNP, MSN, NP]

Yep, the grass is always greener...

But it still has to be cut!!!!!!!

[Nurse SMS, MSN, RN]

If you are on orientation the two weeks notice doesn't really apply, since you aren't in staffing anyway. It cuts their costs for you to just be up front, gracious, grateful and professional.

[Leader25, ASN, BSN, RN]

As an orientee you are on probation ,which means they can dump you too without having to show cause at anytime,you are an "at will" employee if no union contract after probation.Then proper notice would apply to you. They call the shots ,that is why they called boss.I would not leave just for money,there is no guarantee that things will not change at the new place and make you miserable and regret your decision.

[Daisy4RN]

But it still has to be cut!!!!!!!

Good point!!!