Possible New Job

zacsmimi · May 29, 2008

This is too complicated for an easy answer. There are a few things to consider: 1. Always leave a decent notice. At least 2 weeks. Less than that is seen as unprofessional. 2. Are you in some sort of precepting program? If so, they might appreciate knowing sooner rather than later if you plan to leave (rather than invest time and money training you first). 3. An interview does not guarantee a job. SHHH until you know. Go ahead, interview, Good experience. Talk to them about your dilemma. They will appreciate knowing that you dont want to screw your current employer. However, to think that you dont want them to know you would leave for a better job, then they would assume you are independently wealthy. We ALL leave for better jobs. Its all about HOW we do it, how graceful and honest we are, etc.

Good luck!

Trauma08 · May 30, 2008

Thanks for the response. I guess I should be a little more specific about my question. I would never leave a job without giving two weeks notice, but probably once my current employer gets notice that will be my last day. As you say, they probably won't want to waste another red cent on training me.

I guess I was asking how best to phrase it during the interview that I would be leaving a job that I've only had for 6 weeks for greener pastures. I'm worried they won't hire me because they may be wary I'll do the same to them. One thing in my favor is that I applied to the potential job 6 months ago, so I would have had to have some job in the meantime. I'm not independently wealthy. Interviews are difficult for me and I get really nervous so I need to have some idea of how I'm going to answer that question ahead of time so that I don't sound like a total fool.

Thanks.

racing-mom4, BSN, RN · May 30, 2008

You will never ever go wrong with telling the truth. Truth is you wanted a job in XYZ location, while waiting /searching for a job in XYZ location you accepted a job close to home. You are very happy at current job and have learned a great deal, you will hate to leave them but you knew going in that your career would involve a move to XYZ location.

Like the above poster said, you dont have new job till you have signed offer so hush hush till then, as soon as you get it, meet with your mgr and inform them you have taken an offer in XYZ and have a tentative start date in 2 weeks and thank them for all they have done for you.

Best of luck on your exciting future!!!

zacsmimi · May 31, 2008

I agree with mom, 100%. Tell the truth, straight up.

TexasPediRN · May 31, 2008

Been there done that :)

I worked for 2 weeks as a new grad before I found out my husband was being transferred to texas.

I ended up staying 3 months, but they pretty much knew since one month into me being a new grad that I was leaving come September.

As long as you give them notice, they cant really do anything about it...

and as long as you didn't sign any contacts to work for them for x amount of time, you'll be fine.

So go for the interview! And, if they offer you the job, take it!

Good luck!

missjennmb · May 31, 2008

That its a different area gives you some advantage. It gives you the 'excuse' that you are in need of another location, not that you would 'leave for something better' ya know? If it was in the same town it would be harder to convince them, but if you make sure they know that this is the area that you love, and that they are a hospital you've wanted to work at since before you were out of nursing school, I think it will be a non-issue.

Trauma08 · Jun 8, 2008

Thanks you so much for the responses. I really needed some reassurance about being up front with my potential new employer. My interview is tomorrow so keep your fingers crossed for me.

Thanks!