Leaving current job after only 5 months

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Specializes in NICU.

I have been offered a job that pays $2/hr more, 6% retirement match as apprised to my current 3% match and a $15,000 sign on bonus and only a 5 minute commute instead of my 75 minute commute now. My only hesitation is I just started 5 months ago. I hate to let people down. Anyone else in my boat?

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Your current employer will find a new employee and will forget about you in no time.

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.

No, I am not in your boat. I do not hesitate to separate from an employer if another workplace is making a better offer. I am loyal to no workplace; therefore, I do not feel guilty about leaving when the right time arises.

Employers protect their self-interests. It is time for employees to adopt the same outlook.

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I have been offered a job that pays $2/hr more, 6% retirement match as apprised to my current 3% match and a $15,000 sign on bonus and only a 5 minute commute instead of my 75 minute commute now. My only hesitation is I just started 5 months ago. I hate to let people down. Anyone else in my boat?

I don't even know why you are even considering. Look at that buff commute, time is money. Put in your notice when you get your written offer. You've been thinking about it long enough if you know all that info

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I get it. My new place of work needed an RN because they were switching to moderate sedation. I was hired specifically for that. They never hired an RN because they never needed one. I was their first. That was back in September last year (when I was hired)

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Specializes in Clinical Research, Outpt Women's Health.

No brainer. Go for it.

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I agree with everyone else, but the huge sign on bonus scares me. Why are they is such dire need of nurses if their pay and benefits are so competitive?

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Your current employer will find a new employee and will forget about you in no time.

thanks! I needed to hear that! :)

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Specializes in geriatrics.

Re: sign on bonus, I would also question this. Why is the employer offering a bonus. What's the catch?

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Specializes in M/S, LTC, Corrections, PDN & drug rehab.

I'm glad I'm not the only one questioning the huge sign on bonus. That could be a red flag.

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Why are they having to offer such a big sign on bonus to get nurses to come. That's a huge red flag. Also, what is it going to cost to get out of the contract if you need to?

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Specializes in public health, women's health, reproductive health.

I left a job after seven months for another job more suited to me. It was one of the best things I ever did. Having said that, sign on bonuses in that amount scare me.

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