Tricksy (No, not you. You so vain!)Follow

...Situation.

I'm at a job right now which I just started, about a week ago. It's at a reputable hospital (actually one of the top 10), and the people are nice, etc. However, I was recently offered (and accepted) a position as a supervisor (better career move) for a similar department for a hospital out-of-state. So I need to give notice sometime soon.

My dilemma is this. I was going to use the fact that my position was a 30-hr as the clean break (ie, new position is 40 hr), but my position was upgraded my second day there. I would like to come back to work there someday in management once I have more experience, so I don't want to burn any bridges, but I can't figure out how to exit gracefully. I'm waiting on the offer letter to have the meeting with my supervisor, but I have no idea what to say to her once we sit down that will leave the door open to a future position in that department.

Any ideas?

Tell her you're relocating and that you're sorry you didn't know that you would be at the time you took the position. She needn't know why you're relocating, whether it be for the other job, or whatever. Just tell her you're moving out of state, apologize for the inconvenience, and offer to assist in training the person to replace you if they hire him/her before your last day. Thank them for the opportunity, express regret that you won't be able to stay there longer and assure them that you think the job was a good fit for you and that you have enjoyed the time you have been there, and that it's unfortunate that you can't commute such a silly long distance!

Nexa

That could get Flea a 72 hours hold in the Psych ward for evaluation.

Nexa has the right idea. They don't need to know that your are moving for another job, just that you have to move.

Of course it all hinges on the offer letter. Be sure they offer in writing specifically what they told you verbally. I had a friend get screwed over that way once. The company apparently eliminated the job he interviewed for and sent an offer letter for a similar, but lesser position (a lead rep vs. a low-level manager). Luckily he read the letter thoroughly before turning in his resignation.

I think I'll take Angsty's advice, since the relationship with my boss is pretty friendly, and she would probably express her dismay and ask me the reason why based more on friendship than professionalism. I'd hate to come across like I have something to hide, because it's the best option for me at present, but I really do regret that it came at this time.

Anyhoo, I don't plan on doing anything just yet. Waiting for the offer letter.


It's okay to cop some of their methods and forms though, right? Cause I'd like to take credit for them at my new joint.

Best advice yet. Do you speak Spanish? Lookin' for a job?

I can tell you what I did.

After your offer letter comes through and you decide to accept, give a short, but concise resignation letter that does not state anythying other than that you resign the position effective on such and such date and that you wish them continued success. Then verbally express that this offer which was too good to turn down came across and that only after they put it in writing did you decide that it was worth pursuing.

Ethically, it's your duty to do your best right up until you leave this job. Morally, it's your duty to yourself to accept an honest offer tendered in good faith. After all, career-wise, you're either growing or you're dying. Most bosses recognize this fact and while they never WANT you to go, are happy to see that you've found a way to better yourself. After all, it speaks well of anyone when their subordinates go on to bigger and better things.