Decisions

[miko014]

I have a couple of different options available to me job wise. I've been looking for something new for a long time, but of course have had no luck with any of the jobs I have really been interested in. There are a lot of reasons I want to leave my current job, but also several good reasons to stay. How do I decide if I should just suck it up and stay where I am (I'm in line for a promotion which would essentially be the same job I do now with a few extra responsibilities that would probably increas stress level, but also increase pay - and that would happen within the next couple of months), or should I make a leap into something I'm not necessarily excited about? It would be easy if something came along that I was really excited about, but so far I have missed out on all of those that I have tried for.

The job I have now is the only place I have ever worked as an RN, and it's scary to make a change. But if I don't do it soon, I will probably end up stuck where I am forever, and that is depressing. It would be easier if I knew where I would ultimately like to end up, but I don't. Anybody have any advice?? I'm stressing out here and I don't even know what I want, haha!

[racing-mom4, BSN, RN]

There is an expression "Ripe and rotten, green and growing" basically meaning the more you change the better you are. Change is difficult and stressful but in the long run the gains are way worth it. More exp, better pay etc etc etc.

Take the leap, the great thing about nursing is all the opportunity. If you take a new job and after a year hate it, then get another new job.

[Tolos]

"I will probably end up stuck where I am forever, and that is depressing. It would be easier if I knew where I would ultimately like to end up"

If you work for a staffing agency they pay you more with no medical insurance or more to pay. They will send you to various hospitals,nursing homes, agencies or clinics. Then you can make a choice on where and what in particular feels good and comfortable with the experience you have. The down side for you will be in getting used to the environments, policies and staff of course. But then you will have various clinical experiences on all nursing departments if you are open to relearning fast.

[joseash]

There is an expression "Ripe and rotten, green and growing" basically meaning the more you change the better you are. Change is difficult and stressful but in the long run the gains are way worth it. More exp, better pay etc etc etc.

Take the leap, the great thing about nursing is all the opportunity. If you take a new job and after a year hate it, then get another new job.

Change is scary but that quote makes good sense. I like it and will definitely keep that in mind when I get to the point where I'm contemplating a leap myself. Thanks, racingmom!

[miko014]

That's true, I know I just need to take a deep breath and do it. It would be easier if I didn't have this promotion hanging in front of me. I know that would look great on a resume too, though. So I guess it's just frustrating because I know I want a change, but I don't know if the promotion would be enough of a change for me.