Commute for Job I would love, or less travel to Job I don't like

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Just want some input. Would you rather commute a little over an hour (50 miles) to a job that is in the specialty that you want to make a career out of or stay at a job where the commute is short (15 minutes or about 10 miles) but you don't like the job?

I was offered an L&D position, which I will love. I haven't been able to transfer at my current place of work. I have over a years experience med-surg, and I have definitely had my fill of it. I have learned a lot and I am thankful of it, but I am not happy for multiple reasons. I just worry about the effect of the commute on my relationship.

Specializes in Acute Care Psych, DNP Student.

I'd go with the specialty you love. The commute can be managed, and it won't be forever. It's an excellent opportunity to get into a specialty you desire - go for it. It's getting harder and harder for nurses to get offers for specialty units.

You didn't mention if you are in snow country, but you could stay with your parents or friends closer to the hospital if needed in certain situations. You already have a plan B.

I have a 3 hour commute to my job, so I have inexpensive, spartan housing where my job is. I just drive there for my 7 twelves and then drive home when I'm done. It works very well. Every time I drive by my former place of employment while starting my 3 hour commute I think of how relieved I am to not work there and how willing I am to do the commute for a job I enjoy.

Lastly, satellite radio in the car. It's wonderful. I cannot imagine being without it!

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Specializes in Clinical Research, Outpt Women's Health.

As to carbon foot print.

For most it just isn't possible to live close to available jobs at an affordable price and riding a bike to work is just not an option.

I would say that you are very, very lucky to be able to do that. I would love to, but not possible. I would be killed in a week or less if I tried biking my commute.

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I do not live in snow country, thank goodness! I am one of those Southerners that, though I think it is beautiful, I cannot drive in it! If it snows, it is once in a couple of years, so that isn't too big of an issue.

I have always lived somewhere that I had to drive to get to where I wanted to go. I grew up in the country, got a job in the big city, and miss my lifestyle before. Moving in the future is definitely an option, I would just have to wait for my hubby to find a job up there too. Both of our parents live around the area of the job, and I was wanting to move up there at some point before we start a family.

I thank everyone for their input! I have an interview next week at a hospital that is a little closer, so I am going to weigh my options at that point. It is for the same specialty, so we will see how it goes!!! :)

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Specializes in Emergency, Trauma, Critical Care.
And when environmentalists become sanctimonious jerks they defeat their cause. Bullying and condescending and guilting people about their carbon footprint isn't gonna save Mother Earth, and obscures your argument with so much unpleasantness and cruelty that you will lose by default. In fact, that nauseating post made me want to go buy the biggest gas hog SUV, park it next to the poster's bedroom window and idle all night while dancing around spraying aerosol cans and littering styrofoam cups everywhere. Bicycle away from here, please, and spare us your ignorance & judgment, because it isn't just about YOU, you know.

I laughed so hard I snorted at work!!!

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Specializes in FNP, ONP.

Yes, you are correct, it is in fact, my opinion. However, you err when you suggest it was delivered harshly. That wasn't the least bit harsh, lol. It is simply food for thought. The point is, there are other highly significant variables to consider besides those rather simplistic ones mentioned.

Nowhere did I indicate that mine should be the final word on the subject, and as of yet, I have not been empowered by allnursesdotcom to stop others from sharing their opinions. I'm not sure why you inferred I wanted to stifle the dialogue.

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Specializes in FNP, ONP.

And when environmentalists become sanctimonious jerks they defeat their cause. Bullying and condescending and guilting people about their carbon footprint isn't gonna save Mother Earth, and obscures your argument with so much unpleasantness and cruelty that you will lose by default. In fact, that nauseating post made me want to go buy the biggest gas hog SUV, park it next to the poster's bedroom window and idle all night while dancing around spraying aerosol cans and littering styrofoam cups everywhere. Bicycle away from here, please, and spare us your ignorance & judgment, because it isn't just about YOU, you know.

So then if we are all to atone for our salvo, and you have decreed that this emprise be my penance for offering a point of view that actually puts others ahead of myself, what will your expiation be for this ignominy?

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However, you err when you suggest it was delivered harshly. That wasn't the least bit harsh, lol. It is simply food for thought.
It was some pretty self-righteous and self-congratulatory food for thought. If that wasn't what you were going for, perhaps you might want to consider your word choice.
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Specializes in FNP, ONP.

I am not responsible if you infer something that wasn't implied.

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I am not responsible if you infer something that wasn't implied.

Your post wasn't well received- that doesn't relieve you of responsibility of what you have written. You own your words.

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Specializes in NRP, FP-C, CCP-C, CCEMT-P.

I’d tell you what I’m thinking right now BlueDevil, about you and YOUR carbon footprint, but that would get me kicked off here. Just sayin’.

And as for the question, take the job you would enjoy, and enjoy the commute. I know I do.

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