Quitting during Orientation?!?!?!

[mar2112]

Hi everyone,

I know there are many posts about this subject but I would like some input on my situation.

I am a new CNA and current nursing student. I got a LTC job and just finished my first week of orientation. I am thinking of quitting as there will be conflicts with my work schedule and school schedule. I talked to the NM before I was hired about the days I would be going to school and unable to work. However, I just got my schedule for the upcoming weeks and I am scheduled to work the days in that I'll be in school.

I'm just annoyed at the fact that when I talked to the NM about this conflict, they said that there was no way to change the schedule. Even though, I did let them know during the interview and after they offered the job about these days I will be at school.

I know I am going to have to quit since I am not going to miss school but I was wondering how should I do it? I am still in the orientation period and I do not want to be considered a no rehire.

I was going to email both HR and the NM but since its the weekend they might not get it till Monday, which is the next day of orientation. I believe Monday would be non-clinical but technology centered. Should I still show up on Monday or would the email be enough??

I'm just annoyed at the whole situation.

Thanks for any input.

[Jolie, BSN]

Please give your employers the courtesy of a face to face discussion, at which time you can hand in your resignation if you are unable to resolve your schedule differences. It is possible that there has been a misunderstanding regarding your availability. I can't imagine them hiring you and investing in your orientation unless they intended to work around your schedule.

Even if the issue can't be resolved, nothing will be accomplished by e-mailing over a weekend when no one will read or act on your message.

[JKL33]

E-mail is not a good way to resign anyway. I suppose there are certain circumstances/some kind of dire straits that would make it acceptable but generally-speaking you should prepare a proper, polite resignation letter. I would aim for trying to talk to your NM in person again. You can always resign properly if she is unwilling to accommodate your class schedule. You also should be paid for orientation hours completed.

Best of luck working this out ~

[gcupid]

I wouldnt even worry about being listed as a dnr for a nursing home if you are in nursing school. They will need you before you need them. I'd email the person responsible for giving you the opportunity and list the reason behind quiting and if he/she decide to contact you regarding the situation, then try to resolve the issue. But I dont know your personal finances.

[Non Sequitir]

It would be prudent to speak with this person vis a vis before throwing in the towel via email. If they are absolutely unwilling to accommodate your school schedule then that is unreasonable, and no future employer, if they even ever knew that you had quit from this position before starting the first shift, would certainly be empathetic.