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can somebody helpe to figure out how to quit my current job? I accepted a position at the skilled nursing/rehab facility and I started my one day in class orientationa and two days of orientation in the unit. Few days before I went to a in class orientation I received a phone call from anotehr company to set up a job interview and I had a ob interview. Two days after I stated my in the unit orientation I received a phone call from where I had interview and offered me a positon, which is lot better than my current job. So now I want to quit my current job but I dont know how I can go about doing that . i felt bad that I already started working there and I have to quit only few days after.

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Specializes in Transplant/Surgical ICU.

Send a letter of resignation with a 2 weeks notice, like you would any other job. Good luck with the new offer

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If you are only in orientation it is better to just quit otherwise the company you are now with is expecting that you will be with them for a while and they are wasting money on your training. Cut there losses and apologize for the inconveniance...you can ask them if it would help them for you to stay the two weeks.

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Specializes in Critical Care.

The same situation happened to me when i got my first job as a nurse.. I interviewed for 2 jobs 1st- Cardiovascular ICU in a large university hospital & 2nd- Stepdown telemetry floor in a small community hospital. I really wanted to work in the ICU but haven't heard back for 2 months after interview. I was calling a bunch of times and no response, so I figured I didn't get the spot. The Stepdown unit offered me the job and wanted me to start right away. Since I was a new grad I didn't want to be jobless so I accepted. I was training for about 2 weeks and the recruiter from the ICU called me back and offered me the job! I felt bad having to quit my Stepdown job but I knew it was something I had to do. The next day I was off so I met with my Stepdown manager and explained my situation honestly. To my surprise, she was very accepting of my decision and actually said it would be a better learning experience there since it was a busy unit. She also said I was welcome to come back if it didn't work there. I gave her my resignation letter and offered to work my 2 weeks notice. But because I was still on orientation with a preceptor, she told me I didn't have to since there was no point. She wished me the best, and I left her office & never came back to that hospital. I don't regret the decision I made at all.

So I think the best way to do this is be honest and speak with your manager or recruiter in person. You might burn the bridge at this place, so make sure this is the decision you really want to do & no turning back. Good luck!

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.

You are in the midst of a 90-day probationary period at your current place of employment. This means that you may leave at any time and for any reason during the first 90 days. It also means that your employer many terminate your employment at any time and for any reason during the first 90 days.

I wouls submit a two-week notice of resignation to your manager with a candid explanation of why you are leaving. You never know if you might have to return to this place for a job in the future, so you will want to make your exit respectably and tactfully. Good luck to you!

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can somebody helpe to figure out how to quit my current job? I accepted a position at the skilled nursing/rehab facility and I started my one day in class orientationa and two days of orientation in the unit. Few days before I went to a in class orientation I received a phone call from anotehr company to set up a job interview and I had a ob interview. Two days after I stated my in the unit orientation I received a phone call from where I had interview and offered me a positon, which is lot better than my current job. So now I want to quit my current job but I dont know how I can go about doing that . i felt bad that I already started working there and I have to quit only few days after.

Give your two week notice and move on!!! Congrats on the NEW position!!! :D

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Specializes in Clinical Informatics Specialist.

As SRNA2011 stated, they are likely to be accepting and encouraging.

Be honest and make sure you have your resignation in writing. They will respect your for being upfront.

Sooner the better! You don't want to waste any of their time.

Good luck with the new job!

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Three simple ways to quit

1)Throw up in the middle finger and let the index finger follow and yell out " Deuces!!!! I quit""

This method not recommend and carries a high risk of bridge burning

2) Submit a letter of resignation giving two weeks notice.

This method is recommended only if your new job will allow you to start in two weeks and carries a low risk of bridge burning for your current employer but a high risk of losing your new job to someone who can start STAT.

3) Submit a letter of resignation giving immediate termination notice.

This method is highly recommended and carries low risk of bridge burning.

However, this method is risky if you do not have a confirmed acceptance letter from HR. In other words, don't leave your current job unless you have signed documents also known as an accepted offer from the new job.

Basically, you either do this in a verbal or in a letter. I recommend verbal so that a letter won't come back to haunt you if you decide to come back 5 years later. Letters would go in your file, whereas a verbal that's here-say unless they have you sign an exit interview document.

Simply come to work early, find your supervisor, and tell him/her that you are grateful for the experience , however you have come to the difficult decision to terminate your employment immediately. Thank them for allowing you to work at their facility, and then hand them your badge, etc...

You don't have to explain why you are leaving and I recommend you don't explain. However, if you feel pressured state that for personal reasons you are leaving and you are leaving immediately so that you don't waste their time further.

I've been in your shoes where I had to make a decision on how to leave. When I was able to give two weeks notice or longer I did but that was only because I had a guaranteed start date with the new job.

Now a job that I had a long time ago, I didn't give them any notice. My current job wanted me to start right away and they weren't going to hold my position. So, I went in, quit my job and spent the rest of the afternoon shopping. :jester:

Hey, it was a great day and shopping is therapeutic for me.

I never looked back and I have been happy as a clam ever since.

Now, I am making a career change because I have a child to support and I want hours that will work around my child's schedule when he starts elementary school. When I start the program , I will have to quit my job due to clinicals but I will give them two weeks notice because I will have more time.

It will be a hard to do (I've never worked for anyone as long as I have them ) but the fact that I am making this change for my family makes it easier. When I started the job, kids were furthest from my mind since I didn't have any at the time.

Once you become a parent, your priorities change.

Always remember that no matter where you work, if your needs are not being met there is nothing wrong changing employers to one that meets your needs. :yeah: And if you are not meeting their needs as an employee , you can and will be replaced :eek:

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Specializes in LTC.

I may be in same situation as you soon ( depending how my interview goes tomorrow)

I have been on orientation at my new job for a month now, and have an interview at another place tomorrow that I would love to work at. This facility I'm interviewing to tomorrow has much more opportunities in which I can earn a BSN and go into my specialty. It is a teaching hospital so that may come with some perks for current employees looking to move ahead in their career

If I get hired and it seems like a good fit I'm going to put my two weeks notice in at my current job and say see ya later ! No, but we will see how it goes.

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Specializes in Postpartum, Mother-baby.

Geez! I am on also on the same boat. I started orientation a week ago, yesterday I got a call for an interview for my dream job! I have been applying for that job for a year. Finally, I got an interview! I am excited but nervous. I am also worried because if I get an offer from my dream job, I do not know what to tell my current employer. She has been so nice to me...I dont want to burn any bridges.:redbeathe

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Specializes in Post Anesthesia.

As Paul Simon says "There must be 50 ways to leave your employer (or something like that), but two weeks notice is standard. It wouldn't hurt to offer an apology for "not being able to continue after thier investment in orientation, but a job oportunity that is more in line with your long term career goals has become available". Honestly, It's not like they spent 12 weeks orienting you and paid tuition reimbursment for your last year of school. Employeers that offer average to poor working conditions, minimal orientation, and only average pay can expect to have a few slip through thier fingers in every group. It would be considerate in the future to make a few callbacks to prospective employeers to see if you are still in the running for the position you applied for before accepting a position you didn't realy want. Congrats on the new job- I hope it lives up to your expectations.

Most employers will not give detailed references now-a-days anyway. If you give 2 weeks notice all they can say is you left in good standing. Some will say if they would re-hire you or not, but since you have another job in place anyway, why would you even list them on any future applications as a reference?

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Specializes in Ob.

Is it possible not to burn a bridge if you need to just get out due to mental health reasons. Should I be honest with my supervisor?

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