Soonest to leave job?

[JazzyJane]

I recently started a new job, and while some things I like about it, there's lots that I don't like. And nights is one of them. I find myself completely unable to sleep later than 7:30 on any given day, and can only sleep a few hours in between shifts. I used to do nights with no problems, but that was ten years ago and I've become a diehard morning person in those years. (I'm the annoying friend who gets up at 6am on vacation.) I'm just mentioning this because if I could switch to days, I would probably stay. But I can't even ask until at least July because of their probabtionary period. (If they get an inkling I'm not planning on staying they may let me go at any point).

Anyways, this job is giving me some great experience that I want to use on my resume, plus I'm doing a couple certifications next month that the hospital is providing. I want these certifications and have no plans on leaving prior to completing them. But after they are complete, I'm wondering if I could start to look for another position. I would have been there three months at that point. Normally I wouldn't dream of leaving before six months at the absolute earliest, (and even then with a great reason), but the hospital is being bought out in a few months and upper level management are abandoning the place like rats on a sinking shift. Can I use the sale to justify looking for a new job after such a short period of time?

[NevadaFighter, BSN, RN]

I would say that your own personal heath trumps the sale of the company. You have to look out for yourself first. Although you may feel some guilt, it sounds like you have already weighed your options and have said that if they get an inkling that you are even looking for another job that they will drop you like a bad habit. Do you think that they would feel any amount of guilt for letting you go so soon? It sounds like this is at least a second career for you, and only you can determine what is best for your body. You gave it your best, but if something better comes along the way, there is no point in inhibiting yourself from a greater opportunity.

[Pangea Reunited, ASN, RN]

It's not ideal to leave so soon, but it sounds like you have enough experience to overcome that. If you actually like the place and they like you, you could have a heart to heart on the way out the door and see if they'd be willing to switch you to days to keep you. If not, just continue out the door.