Is it too soon to quit a new job if you know you are unhappy in the position!

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Hello everyone!

I am a relatively new graduate who just finished my first year working as a RN in psychiatry. I recently started a new position as a full time float between inpatient and psych emergency about three months ago, however I am unhappy with my current job and know that this isn't the right fit for me. After graduating, jobs were scarce and I began working in psychiatry as it was the first job I could get. I had hoped that with time I would love it, however I find I am constantly stressed and unhappy, which has caused difficulty sleeping. I also find the politics on the unit to be an additional stressor.

A close friend working in hemodialysis (an area I have always been very interested in) let me know that there are several positions now available on her unit. Her manager has encouraged me to apply and hopefully I will be granted an interview shortly. I know that I am unhappy with my current position and that I want to find a job I am more passionate about, however I'm worried about leaving so soon after being hired. Is it too soon to leave a position if you know you are unhappy? I don't know if I can tough it out for a year, and by then there is no guarantee I can get into the areas I'm passionate about.

Any and all advice would would be appreciated! Thank you all so much!

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Specializes in Adult and Pediatric Vascular Access, Paramedic.

I would be responsible and find a job first, and then give at least 2 weeks notice to your current employer!

Annie

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Specializes in Emergency, Telemetry, Transplant.

First, only you can know if you are so unhappy with you current position that you should leave for a new job. If you are unhappy enough, then I don't see any real problem with your moving to a new position. However, you are going to have to be committed to this new position for a longer amount of time (2+ years, probably). Just about every manager would look at your resume, see a relatively short stint at your first job, and they would likely realize that it just wasn't the right job for you, which is fine. If it happens again, I.e. going to a third position relatively quickly, then you run the risk of looking like a job hopper, and that could potentially be a red flag on your resume.

Good luck to you....

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I know very little regarding a hemodialysis nurse... but I've always thought it's a good gig especially for

Someone who's not into bedside nursing!

As what one had mentioned, secure a job first before resigning!

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