I have been at my current job for 10 months. It is an hour away one way. Whne I accepted this position I was going to move to the area, but life lead me in a different direction and I haven't. It has been killing me because they took 12 hour shifts away 2 months ago, and driving 5 days a week is just too much.
We are REALLY short staffed on my shift at the moment. I mean, it's outrageous. This is why I am scared to give my 2 week notice. My boss is rather &^*(^(* to beging with and I"m scared she is going to hod a grudge and not give me a good reference in the future. She is not a nice person. How do I tell her that I am quitting? She believes 2 weeks is not enough time to give, and ideally I would have given a month, but new job wants me in 2 weeks.
The new job is a travel assignment. I will live 5 minutes away from my assignment and it pays $12 more an hour. How cool!
I am glad you are looking after your needs, congratulations on the new job!
You have already gotten great advice here.
Two weeks is the standard notice time, she may not be happy but she can't begrudge you anything. Being courteous and professional by giving the notice in writing appropriately and fullfilling your notice to them will be all that you need to do.
i agree no boss worth their salt would have hard feelings because you wanted to better yourself. Give your two weeks with regrets and no ill will and be on your way. Keep a copy of your resignation letter and see if they will give you copies of your most recent evaluations if you dont already have them and move on.
why are you concerned about a reference, if you got the job already?
when you submit your letter of resignation, i would fluff it a bit, w/appreciative expression re: the positive experiences you had while working for her.
RPNinTO
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I am glad you are looking after your needs, congratulations on the new job!
You have already gotten great advice here.
Two weeks is the standard notice time, she may not be happy but she can't begrudge you anything. Being courteous and professional by giving the notice in writing appropriately and fullfilling your notice to them will be all that you need to do.
Be pleasant but firm... and good luck