Anyone quitting

papergirlRN · Aug 8, 2006

I, quite frankly, am scared to death. The company I work for is letting me work part time for the first semester, so I don't have to deal with the stress of learning a new job on top of everything else. But, my hours will be cut in half and I will lose all of my benefits! We'll have to put me on all of DH's policies, which will cost so much more than us carrying ourselves individually.

In a strange way, though, I'm looking forward to it. I have been working full time and going to school full time forever, it seems. It will be nice to have more time to devote to my studies and other things. The lifestyle adjustment will take some getting used to, but what doesn't kill you makes you stronger, right?

weytn · Aug 8, 2006

Right!!!

whodey99 · Aug 8, 2006

I am going to quit work eventually. I have my associate's in accounting, but I am stuck in a job with no possibility of growth. I am going to go to a vocational school for my LPN, but I have to take a nurse's aid course before I can start. So my goal is to take the aid course, and get a part time job as an aid while going to school. I am lucky enough to have a supportive husband who can carry the load of our bills, and we are working to pay off some debts that we have so we'll be able to save money instead while I go back instead of spending it on credit card bills. He doesn't want me to work while going to school, but I figure if it's experience towards being a nurse he can't say much. We still have at least 6 months before I start the aid course and about a year until I start the LPN program, so we have time to get ready for my lack of income.

Have any of you thought about getting a job as a nurse aid while you go back? I know the hospitals around southern OH hire nursing students as aids, so that's something to think about for those who are worried about income. Plus, I think it pays better than minimum wage.

Just a thought.

BTW, this is my first post. I've been lurking for a few weeks, so HI:monkeydance:

bellasalsera · Aug 8, 2006

Three years ago I took a leave of absense from my high-paying, full-time job to go to nursing school. Three weeks into the leave, I freaked out b/c I was afraid of change, lost income, etc.,. I quit school and went back to work. I regret the decision every day. Yes, I have more money, but I hate my job and just end up shopping to make myself feel better. I regret the lost time. So take a lesson from me--if you really love nursing, do it.

WDWpixieRN, RN · Aug 9, 2006

Have any of you thought about getting a job as a nurse aid while you go back? I know the hospitals around southern OH hire nursing students as aids, so that's something to think about for those who are worried about income. Plus, I think it pays better than minimum wage.
BTW, this is my first post. I've been lurking for a few weeks, so HI

Hello Whodey and welcome!!

In my area, I understand you either need to be able to attend a 4-week or so orientation to become a patient care tech (or associate or something) or have your 1st semester of fundamentals out of the way....for most of us who are working full-time, good-paying jobs, up until the semester starts, this isn't realistic....so I may check in to it at a later time, but I managed this week to find a pretty good paying part-time position in my company that will allow for study time when I have downtime....that time might be invaluable, plus they're offering to work with my school schedule as we go along and I'll still have weekends free....that was kind of tough to pass up and I will still maintain some very valuable friendships that I've made over the past 6 years!! YEah!!!

bandas · Aug 9, 2006

BTW, this is my first post. I've been lurking for a few weeks, so HI:monkeydance:

:groupwelcome:

My last day of work is this Friday, and I am glad. Now I'll be able to concentrate fully on school, well and my kids. Classes start the 21st

OCstudent · Aug 9, 2006

I'm also quitting in about 3 weeks. I've managed working full time and going to school part time for the past couple of years and it is soooo stressful when you have a family at home. :uhoh3: To me it's just not worth it. I've completed some Gen Ed classes but I have to take my science pre-reqs which will take me 3 semesters including next summer. And I REALLY need to focus all my efforts on them and get A's or I won't make the cut for an ADN program - I'm hoping to start in one by Spring '08. So I won't be working for the next 3 years (gulp)...I think we'll make it though. :)

christy,rn · Aug 9, 2006

Friday the 11th is my last day at work also. I've been so scared of quiting I had to take stress pills to calm down. Now that I've gotten myself together I am focusing on the end, the victory, the ADN!!!!!! I will also have to budget tightly but with God all things are possible and thats what I keep telling myself. :balloons:

Asklepios · Aug 14, 2006

I'm pretty much looking at the probability that I won't be able to continue my full time job if I get accepted in to the nursing program. I can probably keep it while taking my science pre-reqs because i can take them in the evenings. My community college has a day and evening option for nursing, but my job is so stressful and mentally challenging, I think I would be too fried most nights to do well in school. I'm very scared. I have some medical issues (nothing major, but every now and then I develop kidney stones), so I have to figure on buying private health insurance, which isn't cheap but I can't risk some unforseen medical problem eating my savings. My mother has offered to let me move back home, which I appreciate, but at 37 its a bit embarrassing. And, of course, there's the lingering dreadful question "What if I fail?" I mean, I'm smart, and if I apply myself I think I'll be fine, but nobody sets out to fail, even those who do.

lisabeth · Aug 14, 2006

I quit my job last november. I was working for 7 lawyers, and even though it was a pretty good job, and honestly, they were good lawyers to work for, I was completely burned out!!!!! The stress was unbelievable and there was nowhere to go as far as advancing.

When the opportunity came up for me to get back into school, it was too good to even consider not going for it. I have NO regrets. I think nursing is my calling and I think it will be one of the most rewarding jobs a person can have.

marilynmom, LPN, NP · Aug 14, 2006

I am no longer working, but my husband still works ft (we make VERY LITTLE money) and we have 2 little girls. You would be surprised at how very little money you can get by on. Things sure do change and it can be hard and the adjustment can be hard to get used to.

We do things now like buy all our clothes at the thrift store (nothing like finding breand new name brand jeans for $2!), shopping carefully for food (I bring a calculator with me), etc.

We also no longer have car payments. I bought a really cheap ($1600) used VW that runs good to get me back and forth to school. My husband drives our other car that is also paid for.

You can do it!!

Asklepios check to see if your school offers any insurance. My dad gets kidney stones often as well so I understand. My school FINALLY is offering student health insurance to use the Health Center for $150 a semester. I have been without health insurance for years now. Also most places have clinics you can go to if needed that you pay on a sliding scale basis. I had to go to one once and was shocked at how awesome the Dr's were with us "poor" people....I'm telling ya those are the Drs that go into medicine not for the money but because they actually care about people. Best experience I've ever had with a Dr.

Asklepios · Aug 15, 2006

Asklepios check to see if your school offers any insurance. My dad gets kidney stones often as well so I understand. My school FINALLY is offering student health insurance to use the Health Center for $150 a semester. I have been without health insurance for years now. Also most places have clinics you can go to if needed that you pay on a sliding scale basis. I had to go to one once and was shocked at how awesome the Dr's were with us "poor" people....I'm telling ya those are the Drs that go into medicine not for the money but because they actually care about people. Best experience I've ever had with a Dr.

Thanks! I will ask them about it, but I don't think they do. Its a community college. I'd hate not to be able to go to my urologist. He's a great doctor and has taken good care of me. But if it's only for two years, then I suppose I could get by seeing another doctor from a new health plan or even a clinic.