Hey all. I've been in the process of resigning from a position. While I haven't been at this facility long (approx 6 months), I did not have a contract and did not agree to work a set amount of time. Anyway, I recently accepted a job at facility B. After I accepted the job, I wrote up a resignation letter for my current job. I dated the letter for the day I was turning the letter in, and listed the last date of employment as two weeks to the day later.
Anyway, my first week into the notice I had been schedule to work at the beginning of the week. The second week of the notice I had been scheduled for the end of the week, so the way the schedule fell I wasn't going to have to work the second week. Well my manager is not happy about this and says that since my last day on the floor is in week 1 of notice I didn't give an adequate enough notice. I was told that I should have made sure I am working my last day of employment. My manager is now threatening to make me work next week.
I do work in an "at will" state. I am just worried if I ever want to apply at this facility again I'll be labled unhireable.
I do have a union, and am considering calling my rep. Any other ideas? Thanks for letting me rant.
I used to worry about burning bridges and not leaving on a bad note in case I wanted to go back. Trust me, you will not want to go back. In fact, once you get some time and distance behind you you'll wonder why you stuck it out for six months. Your boss is just mad because you won't bow down to her perfectly unreasonable request. Don't worry about her, just take care of yourself.
If you work in an at-will state and have no contract specifying additional time before you leave for a new job, then it sounds as though you have nothing to worry about, OP. Technically, in an at-will state you can leave with no notice, just as the employer can dismiss you for any non-discriminatory reason. Unless you have a personal contract or are a part of a union bound by a legal agreement specifying a longer notice period, she's probably just trying to scare you into making her job easier. However, I would certainly check with your union rep to be sure of your footing.
Now, as for being blacklisted - who knows? However, it sounds as though this is a facility you don't want to work for again, so why are you worried on that point? Based on the information you've given us, you provided appropriate notice and it sounds as though you are behaving professionally.
Most places only request that you give them 2 weeks notice and they do not specify "working days". I think that you have met any obligation but check your employee handbook if there is any doubt. Some places require management or office positions to give 4 weeks notice in order to find and train another person.
I looked up the company policy and all it says is they "recommend" a two weeks notice, and it does not specify that the two weeks need to be working days.
What is she going to do, go to your house and drag you to work that extra day? :)
Copy your schedule, and let your HR/union rep know what's going on. And don't be cowed if your supervisor tries to pull the "abandonment" card: as far as most BONs are concerned, quitting with less than two weeks' notice (I know, you gave two weeks') is not a patient abandoment issue providing you're not walking out of the job in the middle of your shift.
As far as this making you a "do not rehire", I don't know...that's a chance you will have to take should you decide not to work that extra day.
Good luck with the new job!
She hasn't used the word "abondoment" yet, thankfully. She has, however, told me how "unprofessional" my notice was.
Awww-she does not want you to miss your goodbye party-the one that she has put so much time and effort into planning.....
This cracked me up. I think part of the reason my manager is not handling this well is, including me, so far 4 RN's have turned in their notice this summer. Obviously the loss of 4 experienced nurses isn't good news for any manager.
If you're in an "at will" state, you technically don't have to give any notice UNLESS you signed a contract somewhere saying you have to, so the person who's telling you otherwise is on crack.
Legally you could quit tomorrow if there's no contract and there wouldn't be a darned thing they could do about it.
I think part of the reason my manager is not handling this well is, including me, so far 4 RN's have turned in their notice this summer. Obviously the loss of 4 experienced nurses isn't good news for any manager.
"Unprofessional" is how your manager is acting. You are not the problem, and your manager is taking out frustrations on you. Make sure your departure date is okay with your union and enjoy your new job! Huzzah!
ps...bet that manager won't be there long. shedding good staff is a symptom of a larger problem....
Hmmm four nurses leaving all at once???? Why would you WANT to be in good standing with that kind of employer? Nurse manager is trying to bully you. Don't give in to it. Very obviously HER problem if you've got people jumping ship like crazy......
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Awww-she does not want you to miss your goodbye party-the one that she has put so much time and effort into planning.....