2 weeks notice next year because I want to move out?

[Wheaties]

Hey what's up allnurses. I've been registered since I became a nursing student 5 years ago. Here I am now working as a registered nurse for 2 years now with the same facility and still going strong. The support from the hospital I work in and also the charge nurses, supervisors and other nurses have been tremendous in helping to develop as a nurse that I want to be.

I currently live at home with my parents, and have been living with them all my life. In my culture that's normal for single people in their mid 20s to do that, until of course they get married, lol. But lately I feel trapped. My parents can be so demanding at times. I haven't taken any real time off for myself in the last 2 years I have been working as a nurse, reasons going back to the importance of family, which I don't mind. I want to travel and see the world. But I feel like my parents are putting a lid and preventing me from doing that.

I'm currently planning on putting my 2 weeks notice from my job in the 2nd half of next year. I kind of feel bad because the hospital I work in has been so kind and I work with a whole bunch of great people. I'm doing that because I want to move out of their house and start my life a new. Rent an apartment, get a job in another city and take it from there, basic simple, not a lot of thought seems like lol :typing I figure I will make the most out of it.

The point and the question is how long should I take time off before I start looking for a new job. They always say there's a demand for nurses everywhere, and I feel like I can take time off for as long as I want and not worry, but I don't know. I'm new to this kind of stuff and I need all the advice I can get. I was thinking maybe 3-6 months at most. Just relax and do stuff for myself. I want to travel the world, something I never had the chance to up to this point. I want to see the world before I start working again. I want to look back at what I have accomplished and figure out during my travels where I want to live and work and start my life a new.

What are you thoughts, good idea, bad idea? Any advice is appreciated.

[angel4gramma]

Maybe I didnt see you mention this..but do you have a large amount of money to support yourself? If money is not a problem you can do what you want. I have never been able to not work. I needed the money for personal use. I see many young people enjoy their days off while they work 3 days a week.

[soulofme]

Adopt me.... I'll go with ya!

[sjt9721, BSN, RN]

I wouldn't leave a good job unless I had another waiting for me, but that's just the type of person I am.

Have you considered travel nursing?

[akanini, MSN, RN]

Yeah, travel nursing sounds like the best thing for you.

[locolorenzo22, BSN, RN]

true...I would want a good 6 months of savings to support me...and then find a job to start with a month notice....I could do a lot with a month. I want to travel, vacation, etc...but I need the money to pay bills and support other issues. If you can afford it, fine. but don't go further into debt just because you want to "find" yourself.

[lpnflorida, LPN]

When I moved from state to another. I took six weeks to just get to know the area I was moving to. Did a bunch of sight seeing. Drove around just to find my way around. After that I put in an application and was hired within two weeks

Do what you are comfortable with. Research the area you want to move to. I did alot of research on the internet of my new area before I moved and then after. I pretty much knew what to expect as far as availability of jobs.

Every area of the country is different as to demand of nurses at this time.

Happy trails to you..........

[romantic, BSN, RN]

I was thinking maybe 3-6 months at most. Just relax and do stuff for myself. I want to travel the world, something I never had the chance to up to this point. I want to see the world before I start working again. I want to look back at what I have accomplished and figure out during my travels where I want to live and work and start my life a new.

What are you thoughts, good idea, bad idea? Any advice is appreciated..

Did you think about traveling nursing? or volunteering in South America or Africa? these opportunities will give you a chance to see a world and to grow professionally as well.

[chevyv, BSN, RN]

If you know what city you want to live in, you can check out job openings online. Most of them you can apply online as well. If travil nursing isn't for you, consider this idea. You can always take some vacation time to interview and find a place. May cities have extended stay places until you find a place. Fly now before your wings get clipped by life. Yea for you!!

[CHATSDALE]

do what you really want to do..it is rare in many peoples life when they are not obligated to the needs/whims of others take advantage of this time in your life

if you are planning for the middle of next year you will have time to research the area, maybe take a vacation to see for yourself, pay off any outstanding debts and let the idea jell in the minds of your parents

i really like the idea of travel nursing also, seems like the best of both

worlds

[Kojak]

Here I am now working as a registered nurse for 2 years now with the same facility and still going strong. The support from the hospital I work in and also the charge nurses, supervisors and other nurses have been tremendous in helping to develop as a nurse that I want to be.

Hi Wheaties,

I don't have a lot of advice--just a few questions...

Your facility sounds like a great place. A hospital with supportive management is hard to find. Are you sure you want to leave? Would you consider asking for a leave of absence?

How far away do you want/need to get from your parents? Would moving out but staying fairly close to work be acceptable?

For some people, smaller steps are easier to take. But if you have the means and are looking for a major change, then go for it. You certainly have plenty of time to do some planning if this isn't happening until the end of next year. Good luck!

[SA Girl]

I think you should have some savings before leaving and then figure out where you want to live. After that I think everything will be smooth sailing. Best wishes to you and good luck.

Have you thought about travel nursing?