Quit while on orientation

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Hello,

I would like some opinions. I am currently on orientation but was offered a new job elsewhere. The new job pays considerably more. I'm a new grad RN but have extensive experience in other aspects of healthcare. I will not go into further detail about that. I don't think I will be able to give proper notice to current employer.

What is the best way to notify current employer? I'm pretty sure I will not just be burning this bridge but blowing it up. I am overall satisfied with current employer but cannot pass up this new opportunity. Any ideas?

There is more to this whole thing but I don't want to go into extensive detail for fear of being recognized.

Thank you all.

When I gave my notice I was basically told that my services were no longer necessary. So I promised them a month and they told me not to come back at all.

That is what I would expect. Why continue orienting someone who gave notice?

Congratulations on your new opportunity!

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Specializes in ED, Cardiac-step down, tele, med surg.

I would give as much notice as possible in a face to face encounter. Don't be a slime bag and resign via email or text. I would come in face to face and explain and offer possibilities to stay on per diem or do some extra shifts. But if you're still on orientation that might not be possible. Maybe they will match your pay at the other place or give you a counter offer, who knows.

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Specializes in Geriatrics, Dialysis.

I am a little surprised that the new employer isn't willing to adjust your start date to allow you to give your current employer adequate notice before leaving, that raises a big old red flag to me. Anyway, as you would be leaving during an orientation period I doubt if 2 weeks notice is even necessary. Simply explaining to your current employer that an opportunity came up that offers significantly more compensation will either prompt them to match that offer if they really want to keep you or to say goodbye.

Hopefully leaving during orientation won't land you on a do not rehire list that may come back to bite you in the rear end someday, but if your not concerned by that possibility don't give it a second thought. The days of employee loyalty are long gone. It used to be in about any occupation you finished your education, got a job and stayed at that job until they threw you a retirement party. Nowadays employers don't go out of their way to show any kind of loyalty to their staff, or reward staff that stays loyal to them so why should employees be expected to show any loyalty that they will never see in return.

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I plan on talking to management next week about my situation. It would be great to stay on PRN but I don't think that is a possibility. It was like pulling teeth to get the starting pay that I did get. So there is absolutely no way that they will match pay.

I think these last few shifts have changed my perspective on staying though. I have pretty much on my own as far as patients go since starting orientation. These last few shifts have made me feel as if I am making the right decision about moving on. There has been very little guidance from my preceptor. I definitely feel as if I'm not getting the training that I need here.

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I plan on talking to management next week about my situation. It would be great to stay on PRN but I don't think that is a possibility. It was like pulling teeth to get the starting pay that I did get. So there is absolutely no way that they will match pay.

Please just be aware that there is a possibility that you could be made 'ineligible for rehire,' which may mean that you would not be able to get a PRN job there in the future, either. It's just so hard to anticipate how both HR and your manager will react.

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4 weeks notice is ridiculous

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If you cheated on your former girlfriend with a new girlfriend and then later broke up with the former girlfriend, do you think the new girlfriend will trust you?

Should she trust you?

Please do not leave your former employer high and dry.

They hired you and have trusted you.

I don't care how good the new job is.

This is more about you than it is anything else and word can get around that you're not dependable.

If you made a commitment - stick to it and your new boss will, more than anything, appreciate your loyalty.

Sometimes when I hire someone and ask when they can start and they say, "right away", even though their resume displays that they're currently employed elsewhere, I will not hire them on that basis alone.

Just give them a heads up.

Two weeks flies by.

Who knows? They may be cool and say it's okay to be released that same day you tell them.

It boils down to the Golden Rule.

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Take the job you want. Full stop.

You should always do your best to fulfill your obligation to your current employer, and work out a notice they request by policy. In reality, that isn't always possible. Do not lose an opportunity over a formality to a company! If the roles were reversed, the entity would let you go with minimal notice or concern. Managers should understand, we're all humans with ever changing circumstances. Anyone who doesn't has unrealistic expectations.

Good luck in the new job!

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Specializes in Tele, ICU, Staff Development.

Sometimes there's a reason why a job for a new grad would pay "considerably more" than the going rate.

Look before you leap.

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I can't imagine any employer or manager not understanding resigning to take a higher paying job. This has nothing to with burning bridges---everybody wants to make more. Just make sure that you really want to be at the place that is offering to pay you more because if you don't like it, you probably wouldn't be re-hired at the old place. Sometimes it's not all about pay--remember that. But also remember that you don't owe any employer anything---they are not going to shut their doors because you resigned. They'll find another nurse to replace you before you walk out the door. I can't believe all of the nurses posting comments as if nurses have a "duty" to their employer to remain "loyal" and not take another job that pays more. They wouldn't hesitate to lay you off if they were having financial issues, nor would they stand behind you if something happened where a patient got injured or if the hospital got a poor survey because you didn't have a big smile on your face while pouring coffee for a patient's family member. You are not responsible for keeping their staffing levels up. If you want more money, go for it---and don't think twice about "burning bridges". If you ever want to get another job, and somehow the new employer finds out about you resigning during orientation, you have a very good reason: More money at another facility. Plus---I think during orientation, either the nurse or facility can sever the relationship without any consequences and without giving any notice. Employers are not like they used to be--employees only owe an employer a duty to show up to work when they're supposed to. Nothing else.

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Update?

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I'll have an update on Friday.

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