Quitting a job

[nurseypants328, BSN, APN]

Hi friends!

So i started a little per diem job back in november for a change in scenery. I kept my full time job and thought i would try a different venue for a bit and see how i liked it. Well, needless to say, its not for me. Its a different flow and they arent really set up to "precept" and really train you how to do the job. I mean, yes, we can all be nurses anywhere... but the tough part is the paperwork and policies. A lot of stuff is outdated there and i dont always feel "safe" going by standing orders that are 3 years old and incorrect. I also just noticed that I have only been paid once since i started. I notified my manager and she apologized profusely and said she thought i knew i had a time card in the break room... and was sorry no one had showed me how to use it. No one told me anything! They are solving the problem immediately. I am VERY thankful that this job is not required to help supplement my income but it upsets me that if i would have never said anything, nothing would have been done. I consider myself professional and would hate to bail completely on this job, but would it be inappropriate for me to call and quit over the phone? Since I have been there just over a month, and I have been flexed off recently, would be it unprofessional to just let them know that it wasnt for me and I wont be back in? I worked there 1 day a week IF that. Is 2 weeks notice necessary?

[Jwin10]

Notice is always necessary regardless of how often you work or how long you've been there. It's the right thing to do. Additionally you may be counted on for shifts in the future and to just up and leave is unprofessional.

Now, on to the statement that "its not just for you". Is a month of only working once a week, if that really enough to determine that? I've been at my current job for about 16 months. I had a hard time for the first 6 months. I had to break myself of my habits and routine from my previous job and get used to a new hospital, computer system, co workers and employees. Now, I love it. It takes time to get used to a new job, even if it's only per diem. Personally I'd be giving it longer than a month to make that decision.

As a new employee, yes they should be finding ways to orient/train you, but as a new employee you also have a responsibility to take that matter into your own hands and seek out answers for your questions.

Good luck

[nurseypants328, BSN, APN]

I appreciate your input! It seems like working somewhere a little over a month wouldn't be enough time to decide if you like it but there are some scheduling things that I know I don't enjoy. I'm spoiled to my full time job and taking a second job that kind of fell in my lap was more than I bargained for. I've pretty much made up my mind that I don't want to do it anymore I just want to do what is appropriate to quit.

[caliotter3]

Make certain to give proper notice, just like you would if you were leaving your full time job. You never know when you might want to return and you want to insure that you are eligible for rehire.

[Jwin10]

You also never know who you might wind up working for, or with in the future.