Circumstances it's OK to quit without notice??

[Cola89]

I hate my job more than any other job I can remember... and that's saying a lot. As with any other position, there are nice coworkers and annoying ones. I don't feel really CLOSE to my coworkers, but most of them are nice enough. It's really the job, and the unit that I absolutely HATE. 99.9% off the time it's pure CHAOS - new orders, patient meltdowns, change in conditions, more new orders, changes, and problems. It's just hard to explain how unpleasant of an environment this is to work in.

Almost like you would have to see it to believe it! I dislike this job so much (the ironic thing is that I fought hard to get this job and was very WRONG about what type of nursing job I would be best in).

I have tried to stick it out, hating it most of the time, but trying to convince myself that I SHOULD stay for experience, or whatever other reason I come up with!

Unfortunately, now, after yet another terrible shift, I am to the point where I don't even think I can bring myself to finish out a 2wk notice. I tried to give it a chance, and even make myself like it, but I hate it just as much and don't think I have the patience to even complete a 2wk's notice of resignation.

Have you ever felt this way? I have another job lined up and would just like to QUIT!

[kittilvr]

I understand working a job you hate is extremely difficult but it looks terrible to quit without notice, not only that it will make it more difficult on your co-workers (liked or not, still messed up). Think about how great it will feel when you finish your 2 weeks and you didn't give up! Good luck.

[Pangea Reunited, ASN, RN]

I think many (maybe most) people feel that way about their job by the time they're ready to call it quits. I wouldn't leave without notice unless my very life were in danger, though. I'm sure the new job seems much better, and hopefully it will be, but it could turn out to be even worse. Don't burn bridges.

[Libby1987]

I've only quit once without notice, because my payroll checks kept bouncing.

Short of being in immediate danger or a real danger to my patients I would otherwise not up and quit on my team or my patients without proper notice.

[Pangea Reunited, ASN, RN]

I've only quit once without notice, because my payroll checks kept bouncing.

That is also an excellent reason.

[joanna73, BSN, RN]

You are strong enough to work at least 2 more weeks, no matter how badly you hate the job. Two weeks is not a lifetime, and some places it's four weeks notice.

Don't burn your bridges.

[vone28]

Do what is best for you. Putting in a notice is of course ideal. However, your health and sanity is most important.

[Horseshoe, BSN, RN]

Give your notice. You never know when you might need a glowing review from that supervisor.

[anon456, BSN, RN]

You want to leave in good standing, which can impact your prospective jobs years down the road. Give the two weeks and leave, and good luck to you.

[PinayUSA]

If you have only been there a short time, I would tell them to pack sand. If you have been there longer than 3 months then I would give 2 weeks....

[featherzRN, MSN]

I say give them the two weeks. I have been in similar horrible jobs and you'll realize how much BETTER you'll feel as a short-timer, even when your shift sucks.. :)

[martymoose, BSN, RN]

see, if you gave notice, you'd only have 12 days to go .

Should probably give notice.

I suppose you could still leave before that notice is up of you had to.

Good luck