Hypothetical question

DemonWings · Nov 23, 2011

Why say it is a "hypothetical" situation? I dont get that part of your story

emmanewgrad · Nov 23, 2011

Just be honest with them when you do get the offer, your family should always come first. Nothing wrong, I've always seen these types of situations happen. Congrats!!!

noahsmama · Nov 23, 2011

If you are offered the case management job, all you need to do to resign from the other job is to give them your 2 weeks notice, in writing. You are not obligated to provide them with any kind of explanation. Of course, if you want to explain, you're free to do so. In that case, you tell them pretty much what you said here, i.e. that the hours are more single-parent friendly and the commute is shorter.

I left my hospital job for a M-F 8:30-5 PHN job largely because the hours are more single-parent friendly, and I did share this information with my previous manager.

No Stars In My Eyes · Nov 23, 2011

hypothetical answer: what's wrong with changing to a job that suits your goals and requirements? ....if you get that job, that is. so you might feel bad, you'll get over it; you'd feel worse if you were offered it and didn't take it, yes?

no brainer.

MomRN0913 · Nov 23, 2011

Thanks for the feedback.

It's hypothetical because I didn't even get an interview for this other job yet. So, it's hypothetical for me at the moment.

I guess I feel bad because in my heart of hearts I knew this job I did take is not right for me. Actually, the job is kind of neat, but it is just way too far. And some things are kind of sketchy to me. I feel like I shouldn't have taken a job where there is a good chance I was going to leave.

But hey, I need the benefits and money. Unemployment only cuts it for so long, and the per diem job I accepted which I came at the same time, is a pretty awesome job, but I have to give priority to full time.

Oh well, wish me luck with this other job. It would be really good for me and my daughter I think.

No Stars In My Eyes · Nov 23, 2011

It's ok to take a job when you need a job.

I'm sure they would have no trouble filling that position if you were to be offered the other job. Quit sweating it!

MN-Nurse, ASN, RN · Nov 23, 2011

Employees having their pick of jobs is a good sign things are improving.

Choose the job you want and put in a proper notice. They'll find someone else. When employees start moving around, employers will be put on notice they should institute effort to make it attractive to stay.

MomRN0913 · Nov 23, 2011

Employees having their pick of jobs is a good sign things are improving.
Choose the job you want and put in a proper notice. They'll find someone else. When employees start moving around, employers will be put on notice they should institute effort to make it attractive to stay.

Well, I lost a job after I made a very wrong career move. I had almost 5 years at the bedside in ICU and left to take a big mistake NM job. Got let go bc I wouldn't sign a non-compete agreement. I could have gotten my old job back, but I couldn't take it because I needed more money, one of the reasons why I left in the first place.

I have been unemployed for 5 months now. Of course, I get hired for 2 jobs at once ( the per diem, then the full-time).

I haven't had my pick for the past 5 months unless I have wanted to go backwards, which I couldn't afford to do. That's why I figured I had ot jump on the full-time job offer. Who knew when another was coming.

ICU56 · Nov 23, 2011

Be professional. Give notice. Don't burn your bridges. Medical field is small, even smaller when you are higher up the ladder, you never know when you may meet someone again.

You obviously have to take what is the best fit for you, but you don't have to make your current employer regret hiring you. Just be professional and you should be good.

Good luck on getting the new job.

canesdukegirl, BSN, RN · Nov 23, 2011

If you find yourself in the position to resign because you have landed the job that you want (and I am crossing my fingers, toes and everything else for you!), ask for a meeting with your NM and give your notice. If you feel that you must give some explanation, just state what you did here. I think that your NM would understand.

I was faced with this very dilemma about 4 years ago. The hospital that I wanted to work for had a hiring freeze in place, and I just knew that I would never get a job there. My fiance worked for the hospital, and I was living 5 hours away. I really REALLY wanted to be close to him and since I had worked at this hospital previously, I knew that I would love it.

Lo and behold, I got a call from my recruiter (I was a travel nurse at the time) alerting me to a contract position at the hospital--the hiring freeze had been lifted. The caveat was that they needed me to start working in 3 weeks. I still had 4 weeks left on my contract. I talked to my NM, and she not only understood, but encouraged me to take the contract job, suspecting that it would segue into a full time position. She was right. It did, and I am forever thankful to her for her understanding and advice. We still keep in touch.

Some managers will understand and wish you well, others will not. Do what is best for you and your family.

And honey, I sincerely hope that you get this case manager job. It sounds wonderful!

Jael11 · Nov 23, 2011

Say you took a job. It wasn't the one you truly wanted, but you took it because you were unemployed.
A few weeks into that job you get the job offer you want, the one that is not and hour commute to and from and fits in with your single parent lifestyle.
How would you leave leave the other job. Just tell the truth? Be upfront?
So, this situation is hypothetical, because after 5 months of unemplyment I took a full time job that I didn't want to take majorly due to the commute. It's a trafficky long one, and 4 out of the 5 days a week, i pick up and drop off my 4 year old daughter at preschool.
Then a friend had a friend who was looking for a case manager for an insurance company, which is perfect because i really aspire to be a case manager. Flex hours and all. 30 min commute or less as opposed to an hour.
I did not even get the interview yet, but hopefully will. The person admitted the hiring process was slow and could take up to 3 months....
Sorry, I am a little all over the place, I am tired.
If it came to it, for my family I would have to give up the other job. But I would feel really bad, I am just that kind of person.

Hello!

Well, the best option for your is to talk to the department in charge of your employment. First, read the policies of the company to see if you need to leave a 2 week notice in order to file a report that you will be resigning your position. Like this, it gives you time to think about what your gonna say if that time comes. Second, Let them know your situation not going into personal details, and just stating the reasons why you have to resign. Third, if you need any more pointers, youtube has great videos for ways to bring the subject of a resignation in a professional manner.

Last, I wish you all the luck. I'm sure everything will work perfectly well for you. :)