What is the most professional way to quit a job?

[TigerGalLE]

So I just accepted my dream job working in the ICU. Currently I work on a medsurg floor full time within the same hospital. I'll be changing from full time days to full time nights (12hr shifts). My manager has approved my transfer to the ICU so that is all taken care of. However, I also work prn at a different hospital. I usually work 1 8hr day or evening shift a week. I've only been working there since October. I picked up the second job because our census had been low at my full time job. Now that I'm going to be working full time nights I really don't want a second job. Working day shift 1 day a week there doesn't seem feasible and if I work second shift then I'll never see my husband.

I want to quit but I feel guilty. I hate that they put 6wks of orientation into me and I've only stayed 5 months. What should I do? What is the most professional way to quit? This is stressing me out.

Thanks

Tiger

[elkpark]

Thank you elkpark. That was going to be my next question. How to give them the letter. I think I'll do it in person. And I think I'll given them a 4 week notice. That will be plenty of time for them to find someone. I do think they need me there once a week. And I do think they'll have to find a replacement. This hospital has a lot of prns that actually work full time/ part time hours. They only hire prn's because they don't want to pay for benefits. A lot of poor nurses are working there "prn" but really working full time hours and not receiving benefits.

I think it's courteous and professional to speak to your supervisor face to face, and it also eliminates any question of when, specifically, you submitted your resignation (the date on the letter? The date your employer actually received the letter? What if the letter got delayed or misplaced in the mail, or internally within the hospital mail system, for a few days? Or never got there?)

[Katie5]

You just accepted your dream job. I'm not saying anything bad will happen, but give yourself some time to adjust and working just 8hr isn't so bad.

[CathyLew]

1. fake your own death

2. tell your employer you have to enter the witness protection program

3. show up drunk, wearing only marti-gras beads, and you won't have to worry about quitting!

or, take any of the above wonderful advice others have given. You don't want to burn your bridges, but never--never be worried about looking after number one. You take the job that is best for you. no guilt. you deserve the better job. Go for it.