need advice please! (change job)

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Specializes in public health.

I have been in my current position for 6 months. I am looking for a new job. So in the mean time, what do I tell my current boss and future employer about the situation? I am going to school and need a part time position, but the place I work has no part time job opening. I get along with everyone at work. I want something more challenging and less time consuming (my current job is full time and kinda getting into a comfortable routine). I don't want to burn any bridges and definitely want to use my current experience in my application. Please give me some advice! Thanks!

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Specializes in ORTHOPAEDICS-CERTIFIED SINCE 89.

If there are no part time slots at your current job (I assume you have researched this fully) then I'd wait til I had one lined up and offered. Then if you have been at your current job a year or so two weeks notice would be the professional thing to do.

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Specializes in Med surg, LTC, Administration.

Give them a proper notice once you land that part time job. Thank them for the opportunity and tell them how much you enjoyed working for them. Being in school is top priority and if you can swing a part time job, then go it. I always give a months notice, but two weeks may be sufficient depending on your position. Peace!

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Specializes in public health.

But when I apply for a new job, should I allow them to contact my current employer? Should I talk to my current employer about my intention to seek a part time job before I apply? Is 6 months long enough to switch to a new position? I really don't mind my current job but working 36 hours/week and being a full time student is going to kill me eventually, plus a lot of time will be wasted in commuting.

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Specializes in PICU, Sedation/Radiology, PACU.

Put your current job on your resume but specify "please do not contact." It's very common for employees to search for new jobs without informing their current employer.

You certainly do not have to tell your current employer anything about looking for a new job. Although, it might be helpful for you to talk with your manager and state that you have to drop to part time hours starting at such-and-such a date because of school. Explain that you do not want to leave, but if you can't work part time at your current job you will have to start searching for another one. They may be willing to work with you and open a part time position, or let you know when a part time position might open up.

If you like your current job and are comfortable there, it might be a good idea to try and stay. You can get a better reference, they might be able to connect you to a better position once you are out of school, and you won't be stressed out if you have a routine. I personally don't think it's best to look for a more challenging job while you are in school (nursing school?), but that's only my opinion. Do what's best for you.

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Specializes in LTC,med-surg,detox,cardiology,wound/ost.

You want to leave because you want to have a part-time job but there is nothing available but you actually seem to like your job.Did you ask your employer if they would be willing to allow you to work part-time or even better (my personal favorite) JOB SHARE your current position with someone else who desires to only work part-time. This is less costly then letting you go (a selling point for this) and having to retrain someone else, you will be happier and less stressed, and another lucky nurse will get to job share. You also have the benefit of having a buddy to cover time off.

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