Resigning before 6 month probation period - ineligible for rehire?

[DesertSky]

I recently started a new job where the probationary period is 6 months. If an employee resigns before the 6 month mark, they are labeled ineligible for rehire by the hospital. I am not a new nurse and the current position is just not a good fit.

I have a consistent job record and worked at my last nursing job for over 2 years. If I resign my current position and I am labeled ineligible for rehire, will this hurt my career prospects? I would assume being labeled ineligible for rehire would make some employers view the applicant in a negative light, no? Or would an explanation stating I am ineligible for rehire because I resigned during the 6 month probation period of a job that was not a good fit be enough of an explanation?

Thanks in advance!

[emmy27]

I've been tempted to leave the occasional job very soon after starting. I've only done it once, and it was after my first full shift, when I realized they had grossly misled me about working conditions and expectations and I just could not face going back in there.

Otherwise, I've tried to view it as: You really only get one shot with saying "That job was just a terrible fit, I had to leave." If you do that twice in a row, it starts to look like it's a you problem, not a job problem. So you have to be very, very confident that the next job *is* a good fit before you leave the first one, or you could wind up either stuck in it or facing trying to explain how you took and left two jobs in quick succession. It doesn't look great to future employers if you leave one job, but it's probably not a huge deal if it happened just once years ago. Usually I decided I was better off waiting a respectable length of time to leave, so that it looked better on my resume, and I wasn't trapped in the next, unknown job, which might be (and sometimes was) worse.

If you have to leave, you have to leave- just be very, very sure you aren't setting yourself up for a worse problem with the next job.

[Been there,done that, ASN, RN]

The "new job" does not own you. Anytime you are seeking a new position.. find one before you quit the old one.

[DesertSky, BSN]

The "new job" does not own you. Anytime you are seeking a new position.. find one before you quit the old one.

Been there, done that - Thanks for the perspective. I have another job offer lined up which is why I am considering leaving. I would never resign a position without another offer. I have received rave reviews from my current employer, however I have seen many red flags and the culture of the unit is less than ideal.

[NuGuyNurse2b]

I don't see what the issue is. as another poster mentioned, go to the new job, stick it out and this 'black mark' may not be as big of a deal. are you planning on jumping ship at the new job, too? If not, I just don't see how this will adversely affect you if you are going to be set at your new gig. you won't be going on interviews where someone would address the

[logank622]

GeneralistRN - I don't think I would risk leaving it off a resume only to have it uncovered during a background check. It would make me appear dishonest. I've heard most background checks can see employer contributions/payments made to applicants.

I would never mention being ineligible for rehire, but I think sometimes jobs old employers are asked that by new employers.

You're correct that you MUST include it on an application, but it is not dishonest to leave it off a resume. Your resume is a picture of your experience and career, and you have complete control of that. In fact, it would hurt your resume to include a short-term position where you (presumably) didn't accomplish much. You shouldn't lie on a resume, but there is nothing at all wrong with omitting a position that doesn't represent you.

At worst, leaving it off your resume would show an employment gap - if this is brought up, you could explain that you were in a position that was not a good fit. (Again, this is NOT dishonesty - resumes are not legal documents.) Even that may be avoided by only listing years - for example, Smith Hospital, 2012-2015.

A proper background check can only be completed after you submit an application. As long as the position is included on your application, you're fine. Don't add it to your resume.

[Buyer beware, BSN]

OP: I do not understand this hospital's policy. You were on a probationary period. By definition this trial-run, if you will, is designated as such in most instances that I know of as a "get aquainted" period to see if you are suitable to each other's needs. If it was not for you, the understanding is that you may decline further employment, no harm done, without being given the scarlet letter status of "ineligible for rehire." As this designation could in effect prove to be a blemish on your otherwise good work record, I would consider seeking legal counsel if this is indeed the case.