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When to resign?

So I've been actively pursuing another job in another state. I've been offered and accepted a position. I thought it would be a good idea Not to tell anyone in my current job until I hand in my 2 weeks notice.

I think ppl..ESP the NM will be annoyed since I've only been there 5 months.

But I know I'm gonna leave a big hole since its a very small facility.

What would you do?

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    Just like you said wait to say anything until you hand in that two weeks notice. If it is a small facility like you say when you do say something to even one person, Im sure word will get around quick.

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    Based on other threads posted on here, make sure that it actually IS 2 weeks notice that is required.

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    Umm ok will try and search why you said that. Lol

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    I agree with uRNmyway - my DON gets very perturbed when given only 2 weeks notice... especially if you work at such a small facility, you may want to give a longer notice - it makes you look better too.

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    But 2 weeks is what the policy says. So my concern is that if I were to resign early I will be treated funny. Manager will be ******.

    Heck I feel as if even tho I've been offered a job in this other state...it's not a done deal until I seal it by getting another mortgage.

    What would happen if it all fell through?

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    Any other thoughts? This is very important to me.

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    If your facility requires two weeks notice and that's all you plan to give, give that. Do NOT tell any coworkers before you give your notice. I honestly doubt that your manager would be mad if you gave her more than two weeks notice though- it would give her that much more time to post your position and look for a replacement. I was required to give 4 weeks notice when I resigned my hospital position.

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    I recently resigned a position that required 2 weeks notice but I know that they can't hire anyone in that short of a time frame, so I gave them 8 weeks. I only told the manager and she notified the unit when she was ready, otherwise I kept quiet. Dropping bombs in the NM's lap is not nice. :wideyed:

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    If the HR policy is two weeks, then, grumpy DONs notwithstanding, technically you've done nothing wrong by giving two weeks' notice.

    That being said...sometimes throwing them a bone isn't a bad idea. If you have the time before the new job starts, if a little more notice would really help them out, and if current work conditions aren't too bad that you could easily do another week or two, you may consider doing that (longer notice) instead. But you have to weigh those factors to see if it's worth it.

    Whenever you decide to drop the notice, be sure to hand-deliver a copy of your resignation to both your manager and HR, since letters sent via interoffice mail or left on desks can easily go missing. If they are not in their office and you have to leave it with their secretary or someone else, make sure you get that person's name...and make sure THAT person sees you taking down their name and the date/time you dropped it off. That'll help ensure that the letter makes it to whoever it needs to go to.

    Best of luck whatever you decide!

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    See, I know she will be annoyed that I'm leaving after only working here for 5 months, but I have been given an incredible

    opportunity and so I know that I'm doing the right thing.

    I know she won't be able to find someone that quick..thus my asking here what to do.

    But I guess I'm afraid that she'll be SO very annoyed that I will get alot of flak.

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    Well it's been taken out of my hands. The mortgage I'm applying for wont be approved until May 8th. That's 2 weeks before moving date...so I obviously can't tell the manager...I mean what if the loan falls thru?

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    Then all you can do is wait and explain it then. I understand that the manager may be peeved, but you need to do what you have to. And giving two weeks' notice (in the absence of any P&P mandating otherwise) is appropriate even if your manager's not entirely happy.

    Though if the mortgage is approved earlier--and it could well be--then perhaps give notice earlier.

    Best of luck.

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