I am blessed to have it...But!!!!

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I encourage anyone in school to keep going please keep going!!!!

I have worked 17 years at the hospital the last 10 years as a secretary...And guess what my pay as a secretary has maxed out at 16.50...I am blessed to have a job!!!!! But I was not ready for this...When I first got my job at the hospital I was uber excited!!!!!!!!!!!!! The hospital around where I live has always been so hard to get into..I started in the kitchen became an patient Escort....Then I became a secretary for the last 10 years...Got my annual evaluation it was good so i was expecting to see a raise on my next pay....NO RAISE....I thought there was a mistake the paperwork wsa backed up or something...I called HR they told me I had maxed out....AHHHH COME AGAIN.....I still have like 20 working years left....I always knew that I didnt make alot of money but I maintained didnt live beyond my means...But that hit me like a ton of bricks this is what they call a dead end job....nO ADVANCEMENT....NO RAISES NO PROMOTION NADDA!!!! in a matter of speaking this is it!!!!So you mean to tell me that for the next 20 years unitl i retire that is all i will make!!!!! WHAT!!!! i DONT HAVE A CHOICE I AM GOING BACK TO SCHOOL!!!!! And get my RN. How do you guys juggle work and schhol???

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Specializes in Critical Care, Education.

Don't feel bad..... I have 'maxxed out' a few times also, but my company awards a lump sum bonus instead of a raise whenever that happens. Every few years, reviews the compensation structure and makes adjustments. When that happens, you'll probably be eligible for a raise again.

I know many people who have 'made the climb' from an entry level healthcare position to nurse. One guy started as a dietary aide & (last I heard) was an assistant charge nurse in ED. Quite a few have become staff nurses - one is now a blood bank technologist. Many organizations have great "grow our own" programs to encourage employees to continue their education. Be sure to talk to someone in HR and see if they have any programs for you. Take advantage of your tuition reimbursement!

Best of luck to you. Keep us updated on your progress.

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thank you!!!

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