How to let your manager know you’re quitting after a week?

[happyhippo]

I recently got a new job as an RN in OP primary care office after leaving my hospital job. The office is much closer to my house than the old hospital. Work is 8-5, weekends and holidays off.   I also been interested to try out primary care ever since I was in college. However, it’s only been a week at this new job but I feel really miserable coming to work. There’re a lot of dramas between the nurses. I just miss the intensity and adrenaline pump from my old job. I also miss taking care of really sick patients and being able to think ahead. I miss my old team and how we got each other’s back. While I do appreciate what primary care RNs do, I just don’t feel like it fits me. Would it look bad if I quit after a week? How should I tell my current managers? They were really thrill me have me join the team. I already talked to my old manager and she’s glad to have me back. I just feel really bad for leaving this new position that I looked forward to so much. 

[traumaRUs, MSN, APRN]

I took a job that I thought was my "dream job". Inside of a week, I realized it was a nightmare and I wanted OUT!! 

I just told my boss that I realized this wasn't a good fit and I didn't wish to waste their time/energy. 

Went back to my old job

[HiddenAngels]

The title of this alone made me cackle!

I like Trauma's response.

[Leader25, ASN, BSN, RN]

How to inform them? JUST  do it...I am giving my 4 week notice effective  blah blah.

[Robmoo, ADN, BSN, RN]

Tell the person to whoam you report.  They might try to persuade you to give it more time.  Since you are still in orientation, if your mind is made up they probably won't ask for any notice.  Why would they spend more time on orientation if you already want to leave?

I'm assuming that orientation to your new job lasts longer than a week.

[amoLucia]

1 hour ago, Robmoo said:

  Why would they spend more time on orientation if you already want to leave?

Just give notice and leave. You're not really a fully independent staff member so there's no great loss for them. Otherwise, I would be cautious that they don't take advantage of you and dump on you.

[No Stars In My Eyes]

Yes, just do it! I was an idiot and fought to try harder and fought to stay with a new job....for 6 stupid months.

SO not worth it! 

[2BS Nurse, BSN]

"It’s only been a week at this new job but I feel really miserable coming to work. There’re a lot of dramas between the nurses".

Welcome to primary care! I encountered the same scenario a while back and was talked into staying. I ended up miserable and leaving several months later anyway. 

Go with your gut!

"Why would they spend more time on orientation if you already want to leave?"

Because they may want to use her as a float while she is there.