Im new, will they be mad if I go full to part time right away?

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I just started a new job and I'm almost done with orientation about to be on my own next week, I haven't had the best experience at this new job because my supervisor told me she can tell I don't like my job that much. I tried to smile at her and not say anything but she is proably right, I've set my eyes on premed which will mean I need to go part time for now. Do you think they will be mad since I'm fairly new if I go to part time even though they hired me full time? I hope they will be understanding why I'm doing it.

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Specializes in NICU, ICU, PICU, Academia.

You're assuming they will give you a part-time position? You should not assume this- your employer just dropped a substantial sum of $$ on your hiring and orientation. If they're not going to get a ROI and you are not a good fit, they may just decide to cut their losses and let you go.

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Im sorry what is ROI

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Uh yeah they'll probably be mad. They may not have a part time position for you. Best of luck.

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Return on investment. Not all workplaces will let you simply decide to go part time. Everywhere I've worked there has to actually be an open PT position. And since your supervisor already can tell you hate the job, they might not do anything to try to keep you around like accommodate your request, even if they don't outright fire you.

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Specializes in NICU, ICU, PICU, Academia.

ROI= return on investment

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You can ask to go part-time, but I wouldn't expect much. Employers will go out of their way for "star players" and will cater to them somewhat to keep them working.

I am guessing that since you are new and the supervisor has noticed that you seem to dislike your job, it is doubtful they will be interested in helping you since there is nothing in it for them.

Are you sure you even want to keep this job?

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Does not matter if one works in nursing or any other career/job; asking to go to "part-time" when one ws hired for full time just out of orientation or training normally does not go over well.

First salvo has already been fired over your bow by your supervisor, and if one had to bet I'd say she's made that observation known to others, or will sooner or later.

Word in your shell like ear; if you think you're going to be able to string this facility along whilst you work out your career goals, think on. In most areas of this country experienced and new grad nurses are a dime a dozen. So unless you have some extraordinary talent that this place needs and or there is another strong reason otherwise you could be out and replaced before your spot gets cold.

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Specializes in LTC.

If your boss already knows you don't like it, asking for part time will just make her show you te door......if she's not already planning it already

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Specializes in Pedi.

Yes they will be mad and no, they will not necessarily accommodate your request. Their concern is with staffing the floor, not with your long term goals.

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Specializes in ICU, PROGRESSIVE CARE.

Yep, they will probably drop ya :/

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Work a year and then try to go down to part time or even Prn. You may have Better luck with that alternative.

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