How do you gracefully leave a job after less than a year?

[Alicia777, MSN, NP]

This is premature. But I'm currently going back for second interviews for a position that is much like mine only in a hospital system that has way more money. I'm waiting to hear what the salary and benefits are but honestly, they've got to be better than mine.

I've been at my current NP job for less than a year and only applied on a whim to this one, thinking they'd never call me in with minimal experience, but here I am.

So *if* I get an offer, and it's everything I want in terms of pay, benefits and schedule I would leave my current position even though I really do like most everyone and they have been kind enough to mentor me.

What do I say is my reason for leaving? The truth is pay and benefits. I now have to work OT to fully pay my bills, and that's just not right. Plus our insurance is shat, and I'm afraid of myself or a family member truly getting sick because it's so expensive and I can only see in-network providers. It's tacky to give that as my reasoning, isn't it? What are WWhat are

[Alicia777, MSN, NP]

Disregard the rambling at the end, it's a glitch and I can't erase the last line...

[Jules A, MSN]

I'm a fan of honesty especially if the reason you are leaving is inadequate compensation. Be prepared that they might offer you more money to stay but if they don't a gracious thank you and appropriate amount of notice is all thats needed no matter how long you have worked somewhere, imo.

[scottaprn]

You should be honest and tell them why. They may counter to keep you (they have a lot invested in your training).

[Tesses]

I would say your letter may just be very brief without stating the reason in it. However, prepare to discuss the reason with your supervisor/HR verbally- also very professionally, while you make sure to state that you also like the job & you are grateful for the opportunity. I am sure there will be an offer

[PG2018]

Secure your next position, compose a thankful yet concise resignation letter, submit it, provide requisite notice, and then leave. If asked why you're leaving, after you've secured your subsequent position, tell them in a tactful manner the precise reason so for you better money, better benefits. No one can blame you for this because we all want more money and better benefits.