Any LPN's working for Veteran Affairs? - Concerned about my future and retirement

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Hello! I just got hired to work in primary care with the VA. I work in private duty home-health care. I have two clients with decent families and I like my schedule.

However, I am trying to think of my future and retirement. My current health benefits are OK and they have a 401 k plan but no matching. The PTO is there but not good. No sick leave or anything like that. Basically the pay is decent but benefits are not so great.  And the stability is not there. One of my clients gets sick a lot and will go in the hospital. Then I am out of work. So that's a concern too. 

It is so hard to find decent families in private duty home-health. It took me years to get these current clients. I am just afraid this new job won't work out and I have lost my families and have to start over. Any advice is appreciated!

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Why are you afraid your new job won't work out? I'm a federal retiree and am so grateful I was able to retire and keep my benefits for life. You can't beat the VA benefits and vacation time. Plus, it's an honor to take care of vets. 

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Thank you for your reply! I am afraid because I have done private duty home health for so long. I am just nervous of being in a group setting and using new skills. Current job is pretty easy. But no stability or benefits. I am kind of throwing everything to chance basically.
 

I want to one day be able to say what you are saying  about a career with the VA "grateful I was able to retire and keep my benefits for life". Very wise. 

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Right! You'll be fine! Change is good. I worked for Indian Health Service and I had a great career. Good luck! BTW, it's very difficult to get hired for the VA so give yourself some credit! 

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Wow I didn't know there was a Indian Health Service. I just researched that. And that is wonderful how you enjoyed your career. 
 

Thank you sooo much for your encouragement! I am excited about this opportunity. I have heard it's not easy getting a job with the VA. I am grateful! Hope you are enjoying your retirement! 

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You're so welcome! ❤️

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