Nervous about giving resignation

resumecpr · Mar 4, 2011

In citing a reason in your resignation letter, write something along the lines of "seeking new opportunities."

Don't forget to mention some of the positive aspects of the job in the and then blow them out of the water by ending with the mission statement in a clever way.

Best of luck for a happier future.

jammin246RN · Mar 4, 2011

Find another job first, then you can tell them that while you have enjoyed the experience provided to you at that facility, you prefer to explore other career opportunities at this current time.

NurseLil-lea · Mar 4, 2011

hi rn undisclosed name i am having the same problem. i got with an employer that is nasty and rude to their employee's, even the client's notice the nasty and rudeness from them (can't be good, right?). at the beginning (honeymoon stage), they made it seem so delightful to have you working for them and than here comes the whammy only at 2 wks of work there. i hate it and i don't feel that employee's need to be treated that way when you are helping them out by providing your caring services to their clients. i thought i would try to stick it out but i hear and know it is just going to get worse with this facility. i wrote a 2wks notice letter last week but i did not give it to them because i was of fear of what they would say. i don't want them to ask me "my reason for leaving" so now i will have only a month at this facility and i don't think i can handle it anymore. hopefully i will have the courage next week to give my 2wks notice letter :chair:

itsmejuli · Mar 4, 2011

As another poster stated, get your new job lined up. If possible, start the new job and make sure its no worse than your current job. Better the devil you know than the devil you don't.

If the new job pans out then put in your notice stating that you've found a more suitable match to your career aspirations. You don't owe your employer a long explanation of why you are leaving.

enlightenedprincess · Mar 4, 2011

Use this resignation letter as a guideline for resigning from your job. This is a formal, all-purpose letter of resignation that can be used for any circumstances. It conveys good wishes going forward.

Today’s Date

Manager’s Name

Company Name

*Most importantly you leave there with a good vive. Even though you wish things could have tuned out better. You were conscious enough to feel this place wasn't for you and you're seeking a better opportunity for your wellbeing. When i say wellbeing i mean you're emotional state too. Also i agree with the post above. "Start a new job before you resign this one".

Company Address

Dear Mr./Ms. Manager

Please accept this letter as my two-weeks notice of resignation. My last day of work will be (last day).

While I have been very satisfied at XYZ Company, I have decided to make this move to advance my career. I have enjoyed working with you and appreciate the opportunities I have been given here.

I will do my best to hand off my current projects prior to (last day of work). Please let me know if you need my help in any other way.

Sincerely,

(sign here)

Let me know how it goes. Message me back i'd love to hear how you are doing after your change!

MouseMichelle · Mar 4, 2011

You don't have to give them a reason really on why you're leaving. LIke other's have said write a short simple resignation letter and thank them for the opportunity for working with them. List the positives (although there may not be many) of the job and leave it at that. If they ask you just cite what your resignation letter says.

Best of luck

Michelle

Guest27531 · Mar 4, 2011

hi rn undisclosed name i am having the same problem. i got with an employer that is nasty and rude to their employee's, even the client's notice the nasty and rudeness from them (can't be good, right?). at the beginning (honeymoon stage), they made it seem so delightful to have you working for them and than here comes the whammy only at 2 wks of work there. i hate it and i don't feel that employee's need to be treated that way when you are helping them out by providing your caring services to their clients. i thought i would try to stick it out but i hear and know it is just going to get worse with this facility. i wrote a 2wks notice letter last week but i did not give it to them because i was of fear of what they would say. i don't want them to ask me "my reason for leaving" so now i will have only a month at this facility and i don't think i can handle it anymore. hopefully i will have the courage next week to give my 2wks notice letter :chair:

nurselil-lea,

you should give notice immediately. having been there such a short time you can say "it just wasn't a good fit, right from the start." the op has already been in her position for 8 months so that's a different story.

Guest27531 · Mar 4, 2011

I have only worked in my current position for 8 months. I haven't really been happy where I am at. I have several reasons for leaving, but, having worked in other facilities the place I am at now is definitely one of the worst.
I think I'm so nervous because I haven't worked there all that long. I really don't want to get into it with management my reasons for leaving. I don't know if they normally ask. But, I prefer not to say anything.
I am just looking for some words of wisdom and what others have experienced when giving notice.

rn undisclosed name,

You have worked there long enough that you should make it a full year. Less than 1 year will always show on your resume and is close to worthless as experience and may work against you for years to come.

You will not need to give a reason to your current employer but you will need to answer to the next one. There has been some good advice given here...

1. Get a new job first (you realize they are going to contact your present employer, right?)...

2. Then submit your resignation in the simplest way possible, keeping it vaguely about career advancement...

3. Do not say anything negative about your current employer (ESPECIALLY ON AN INTERVIEW!)...

4. Then move on.

Good luck..