Leaving job after 7 months

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I’ve been working on an LDRP unit for the last 7 months. I got my mom/baby orientation but never got my labor orientation because no preceptors available. During this time I realized I love mom baby. I am pregnant and told my job I didn’t want to start labor orientation because by the time the 4 month orientation was done I would have a few weeks on the floor then go to maternity leave. I wasn’t comfortable with that. My job proceeded to say that wasn’t acceptable and basically to find somewhere else to go so I did that. When I told them I wanted to transfer they were all confused because they were offering me to stay and just do the mom/baby part until later. I ultimately said this wasn’t the right fit for me. Management has given me such a hard time since I’ve started it doesn’t feel worth it anymore so I’m going back to my old job. Now the question is, how do I tell my co workers in leaving when I’ve only worked here 7 months. I feel bad and didn’t think management would say anything but someone asked me today if I was leaving and I was stunned. 

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Specializes in Critical Care, Capacity/Bed Management.

I am of the firm belief that you do not owe a facility, management, or even colleagues an explanation as to why you are leaving. Your current position is not serving your current needs and so you are moving on to something that better suits your needs. 

I have learned that you have to do what is right for you; feeling bad or having feelings of owing a place something tend to hold us back from opportunities. 

I wish you well on your new journey, best of luck!

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Specializes in Nurse Leader specializing in Labor & Delivery.

You could go one of two ways: you could say that you realized OB was not the right fit for you. Or you could say that management was unwilling to work with you and orientation around your maternity leave. The second is more honest, but also burns bridges.

Also, why would you think management would not say anything about you leaving? There is a hole that they now have to fill, it's not like that can be kept a secret.

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Specializes in ER.

It sounds like management did back down and agree to let you orient later to L&D. I don't know why you didn't then offer to stay, since you love Moms and Babes so much.

You sound a little naive about the workplace to me. Management needs to fill the position that you are leaving open. If they can get the word out then they certainly need to do that. You are making it too personal.

Maybe you should revisit the idea of staying, with Management. It sounds like they did capitulate to your original request. Otherwise, just leave and go on to your next gig. Enjoy your new baby, that is a precious time of life!

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I don't understand why you are quitting. Seems like management has bent over backwards. Why did you leave the job you are going back to? 

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Specializes in Specializes in L/D, newborn, GYN, LTC, Dialysis.

How do you go? You say "it's been a wonderful opportunity for me. I wish you all the best. This is not a good fit, is all".

Simple as that.

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Specializes in Community health.
On 6/6/2022 at 6:33 PM, SmilingBluEyes said:

How do you go? You say "it's been a wonderful opportunity for me. I wish you all the best. This is not a good fit, is all".

Simple as that.

Yep.  "Oh, I just decided to move on.  I'll miss you all though!"  You don't need to get into long-winded explanations.

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