Leaving for another job

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Hello! First post here, but I've lurked on this site for quite some time now. Anyways, I am a new grad and I've recently started working at a LTC facility. As many new grads do, I applied to many, many jobs and this LTC facility is the first one to offer a job so I immediately grabbed it. I know it's not what I want to do but I thought, "Hey, I need to a job, I need to pay the bills, so take it." Well, I recently was offered to do an interview for an adult day care center which will be tomorrow over dinner. I'm very excited about it. It's part-time, but the setting is more what I'm looking for and the hours are much more dependable than the LTC position (I was hired to be part-time, but I'm basically filling in for whoever goes on vacation.) Although it's just an interview right now, and there are no guarantees yet, I'm having guilt about leaving a job so soon (I'm still within orientation). I just simply cannot see myself being happy within the LTC facility. There is nothing wrong with the facility, and I know I "haven't given it a chance" but I know what the job will entail, and it's not at all what I want to do. I guess I'm just seeking some encouragement and words of wisdom? I know if I take the adult day care setting job, I would probably leave the LTC facility altogether. If I tell the person interviewing me tomorrow about leaving this LTC so soon after starting, will they hold that against me? Thank you!

Specializes in PCU/Hospice/Oncology.

You need to do what is best for you. We are nurses and full of love and compassion but that also means you need to love yourself too. If you think it will be a better fit for you in the new position, make that transition.

You are a new hire and have 90 days to say if you would like to stay or leave, just like the employer has 90 days to say whether they would like to keep you or not. A simple thank you letter saying that you feel the job is "not a right fit for you at this time" can go a long way.

Good luck in your new potential position and all the best!

Hold off on any decisions until you get an offer and try out the new job. But do what you need to do at this time. You do not want to get stuck when there are other opportunities awaiting.

I certainly don't plan on leaving until I have another job lined up. I guess I'm just feeling guilty because I've always stuck with my job so leaving so soon feels weird. My first job, I left after 3 years (Subway) and felt that I needed to just focus on school. My second job, I left after 4 years, was seasonal for college students so I couldn't go back. This is my first nursing job.

i'm in the same boat as you. just got a job in ltc, but have an offer from another place that is really my dream job as is stands now. i really do like ltc, and so far, this place does not seem like one of those horror stories i see vented on here so much.

i feel so so guilty about wasting any time any money of this first place, but i would be an idiot to pass up this other opportunity. i have nothing in writing yet from place 2. its all just a big waiting game. waiting for school to be over, waiting to find out if i passed my reg. exam, waiting for job offers.........blah!

Oh I absolutely feel that way as well and I definitely feel like I'd be wasting not only the company's money, but the time of the preceptors who have helped trained me. They've all been great. But, they know that there's always that risk of losing someone who just isn't the right fit. I hope I'm not giving future new grads a bad name there.

Specializes in PCU/Hospice/Oncology.

Just let them know that you really appreciate the time and energy they have put into you. Stay professional and youll be fine! :) I hope you get the new position!

Specializes in ICU.

DON'T BURN BRIDGES! That's my biggest word of advice. Tell the truth, give appropriate notice, show up to work every day since you give notice. God forbid it doesn't work at the new job, you left a door open.

I left my first job for a new one, a higher position I gave 4 weeks notice, never called out once, thanked everyone for the opportunites. 6 months later my new job didn't work out. I am interviewing there for a new position again. I've been told the buzz is they are waiting for me to come back (not to mean I will get the position I am interviewing for, which is NM) but it's nice to know they want me back in some capacity.

ANd remember. The only one looking out for you is YOU.

I'll definitely give them notice as soon as I get an official offer. I hope to not burn any bridges, but I know they will be disappointed.

Specializes in Hospice.

Good luck! given your a 'fill in' already you might be able to stay on as prn...since the other job is only part time. good luck

Well I had my interview yesterday and I've been approved for a second interview. During the interview I learned a little bit more about the company and I'm very excited. If I get the job, I'll probably ask to be PRN (weekends) at the nursing home. Although I'd like to just leave altogether, I guess I'll just suck it up and get a little more experience there as well. Hopefully my boss at the nursing home will be understanding and allow me to just do weekends!

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