i need your advice

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Specializes in ob/gyn med /surg.

i want to quit my parttime job and don't want to "burn bridges" . i have known the people who work there for many years.... i am qutting because i can pick up an extra day in the ER at my present job....

how do i bow out gracefully without hurting feelings? i am only perdiem there..

any advice i would appreciate.... thank you all in advance:yeah:

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Specializes in Psych ICU, addictions.

Tell them that you really enjoyed working at your PT job but you have a chance to pick up extra time/experience/etc. at your curent job that you feel can really advance your career. Then give them the required amount of notice (2 weeks, 1 month, whatever) before your last day. You'll do more damage leaving w/o giving notice than by anything you could tell them.

If you want, you can also add that you'd recommend working there to other people and put the word out to friends/coworkers who might be interested...but don't get trapped into promising to find them a replacement. Just say that you'll spread the word about them :)

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Specializes in psych,maternity, ltc, clinic.

Agreed. Give proper notice, and let them know your primary job is expanding. Let your manager and co-workers know you have enjoyed working there and will miss them. Work out your notice. Be gracious when leaving. Healthcare facilities are used to people coming and going. If you leave in good standing, you wont burn bridges.

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Specializes in ob/gyn med /surg.

thank you all so much i appeciate it ... i was at a real loss for words.. i will write it the way you suggest

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Specializes in Community Health, Med-Surg, Home Health.

I agree, there are so many people coming and going that they should not be offended as long as you give them the required amount of time before you quit. And, you never know, you might still wish to pick up shifts there another time in the future, so, it is good that you are considering not just leaving, but HOW you leave. Best wishes in the ER!

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Specializes in ob/gyn med /surg.

i just couldn't just leave..i've known the people who run this hospital for years and it would be betraying friends... i worked with alot of the nurses there on and off for years... thank you all so much .. you have helped me sort out my thoughts and how to say what i want..

i love you all my friends.. thank you

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