Need advice how to give resignation!!!!!!!

[writerartistnurse]

Hi all, so this is my dilemma.

First of all, I graduated in 2014 and my dream job was always at "Hospital A." I applied and applied and heard nothing. Apparently they don't/didn't hire new grads. So I moved on and got my first job at Hospital B.

I was working at Hospital B for almost 16 months when I couldn't stand working overnights anymore, they could not promise me a day shift anytime soon, so I decided to leave and find a day shift at a nearby hospital. And the reason I hated nights was not because I couldn't party with my friends or go out on the weekends, just so that's clear. I was getting sick, sleeping 20 hours on my days off, gaining weight, just couldn't adjust. I just couldn't do it anymore. I applied again to my dream Hospital A but again heard nothing.

Anyway I got a new job at Hospital C working days and started in January 2016. It's been okay. Not my dream place but day shift is nice. I guess I got an itch two weeks ago and decided to apply yet again to dream Hospital A. Completely expecting to hear nothing as usual.

Well they contacted me. I went on the interview and was hired on the spot. The salary is 20thousand more than what I make. Yes, and no, I am not lying. 20k.

How in the hell do I tell my current job? The start date is June 13. I would rather disappear than have to face my managers. I just feel so guilty. How do you quit a job after working there for only 4 months and after all this time they've spent training you. I feel AWFUL. I can't even be super excited about my new job offer because I just am so nervous when I tell them they'll be so angry. What if they tell me to just stop coming to work? They have already planned out summer vacations for everyone and put me on call schedules. I WILL be screwing them over big time. Please help with some words of advice, such as, what can I say to soften the blow? I was thinking of offering to stay per diem. I don't know. I have to give notice, I cannot pass this opportunity up, it's where I've wanted to work for years, and I truly, honestly, did not believe I'd hear from them.

Thanks.

[Been there,done that, ASN, RN]

Hospital C will survive just fine without you. A simple "thank you for the opportunity,but I have received an offer I can't refuse" will suffice.

[CrunchRN, ADN, RN]

Yep. Just do it in as classy way as possible. Give more notice than required if possible. Be gracious.

[NightNerd, MSN, RN]

Get it, girl (dude?)! That sounds like quite the opportunity! They really will probably not react as badly as you fear, and if they do, oh well. I wouldn't offer per diem unless you know you can commit to whatever their requirement is and are actually happy to do it. I know it's not a good idea to leave a job after less than a year, but I think once in a lifetime we get a pass for things like this. Congrats!

[writerartistnurse]

Thanks everyone. Going to be the worst thing ever to tell them I'm leaving. But I have to!

[INN_777, BSN, RN]

Firstly, congrats on getting your dream job! You persevered, you've earned it and now you should absolutely go for it!!!

Please don't feel guilty. Think about the fact that if your hospital had to cut positions and lay people off, they wouldn't think twice. As they say, it's not personal - it's business. Don't feel obligated to stay casual, only if you want to and think you can handle it in addition to new job.

That said, your desire to exit with the least disruption for your team is understandable and very commendable. So give them a good long notice (I recently resigned and gave a month vs the required 2 weeks). Offer anything they might need to make your transition out smooth (they likely won't need much).

Good luck!

[writerartistnurse]

Thank you so much for the kind words. I have to say, I am really relieved and happy to read positive opinions, I was afraid people would say it would be really bad to leave my current job of only four months and that it would burn bridges etc. It may, but like everyone has said I can't pass this up.