Resigning...again.

[Caffeine_IV]

So last year I quit my current job for another out of the area in a differently specialty (ICU). Unfortunately I wasn't up to their standards and didn't make it past orientation. My old job allowed me back (had to go through orientation and all) basically with open arms which I greatly appreciated.

But I left for a reason. I was tired of being on general medical unit, being short staffed constantly even having staff pulled to other floors and being slammed with admissions, etc. I don't mind being busy and working hard but it has gotten very stressful.

I just got a new offer for a position at a hospice house affiliated with a hospital that I'm really excited about.

I don't really know what my question is but I guess I feel I should be more loyal since they took me back even though I'm not happy here. They have just cut our weekend pay incentive. A lot of the coworkers I enjoyed working with having transferred to other areas and my old faves are close to retirement.

Thanks for reading.

[MJB2010]

I think a pay cut is a valid reason to leave. When the hospital makes a decision like that they know they will lose some employees. I disagree with oweing an employer anything, those days went out with pensions and job security. I do think a new grad should stay at least a year but I don't think employees need t o be loyal because employers are no longer loyal. Why should loyalty be one sided ? Follow your happiness and expand your resume and skills. A day might come when you get downsized and it will be good to have a variety of skills and experience.

[Soliloquy, MSN, APRN, NP]

Thanks for the response. Makes sense whether it applies to me or not.

I worked there for 3 years originally before I left the first time and often the most experienced on the floor. I'm not looking for a work utopia. I haven't been applying at any and every job....specifically and only this job.

The thing I've enjoyed about my job is my coworkers and many of them are leaving, have left or intend to. I'm not going to let what ifs keep me here.

Even though I don't know the reason they chose to accept you back, I disagree with Ruby Vee. If you're miserable, don't stay because you're affecting yourself and, in my opinion, others when you're miserable. It really does radiate from the inwards to the outwards. If you're excited about leaving, go where your heart calls you. But I do feel that if it becomes a habit that you may need to look inward and ask yourself why that is. Otherwise, go be happy!

[Caffeine_IV]

Even though I don't know the reason they chose to accept you back, I disagree with Ruby Vee. If you're miserable, don't stay because you're affecting yourself and, in my opinion, others when you're miserable. It really does radiate from the inwards to the outwards. If you're excited about leaving, go where your heart calls you. But I do feel that if it becomes a habit that you may need to look inward and ask yourself why that is. Otherwise, go be happy!

I am super excited to enter the world of hospice. Why did they let me back? I had a good record at work...I was/am a charge nurse. They had vacancies. They wanted experienced nurses at night and I fit the bill. So I just slid back into my old spot with minimal orientation.

Our floor always has openings since many people do not like general medical floor.

[Soliloquy, MSN, APRN, NP]

I am super excited to enter the world of hospice. Why did they let me back? I had a good record at work...I was/am a charge nurse. They had vacancies. They wanted experienced nurses at night and I fit the bill. So I just slid back into my old spot with minimal orientation.

Our floor always has openings since many people do not like general medical floor.

Well then I don't see you as owing them at all. They had a need and for the time you fulfilled that need.

[classicdame, MSN, EdD]

I disagree about the arbitrary statement "you owe your employer at least two years". If they do not make a work environment worthly of people wanting to stay, then they get what they deserve. I do agree you will never be 100% content if your expectations exceed what is possible for nursing to achieve. It is a stressful job, but I believe you should do both: find your niche and learn to cope.