How many hours would you work?

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If you needed to work only 8 hours a week in order to make ends meet, how many hours per week would you choose to work?

Specializes in OB, M/S, HH, Medical Imaging RN.
If you needed to work only 8 hours a week in order to make ends meet, how many hours per week would you choose to work?

That's a no brainer for me....8 hours!

RNsRWe, ASN, RN

3 Articles; 10,428 Posts

I don't need to work at all to make ends meet.

I work because I like contributing financially to household, being a well-rounded role model for my kids (did the totally-stay-at-home part for years), and because (hopelessly idealistically) I believe I can help people through nursing.

I work 3 days a week, 36-40 hours by the time I'm done. Sometimes I wish I had chosen per diem at only 24 hours a week, but hey, the paid benefits are nice :)

TheCommuter, BSN, RN

102 Articles; 27,612 Posts

Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.

I would only work the 8 hours per week if I could get away with it. As much as I am fond of nursing, I would rather not deal with the workplace politics, pushy nurse managers, abusive family members, stress, and other aspects that interfere with basic care.

allantiques4me

481 Posts

Specializes in Brain injury,vent,peds ,geriatrics,home.

I work 20 hours aweek,dont really have to.But I love it.dont really want to go back to full time though.

Tweety, BSN, RN

34,248 Posts

Specializes in Med-Surg, Trauma, Ortho, Neuro, Cardiac.

I would work 16 to 24 hours a week. I don't liking just making ends meet. I like to save a little bit and stay ahead and out of debt.

Right now I'm in the uncomfortable position since my divorce of being there. My 3 12's pays the mortgage and other bills, food, entertainment, etc. and makes ends meet. I work an extra 8 hour shift a week or every other week and set it aside for the inevitable extras that come along like vet bills, car trouble, etc.

Elvish, BSN, DNP, RN, NP

4 Articles; 5,259 Posts

Specializes in Community, OB, Nursery.

I would work 8. Or however many I had to in order to keep benefits. No question. I like to work but I don't like to HAVE to work.

If I didn't work I would probably volunteer at something.

llg, PhD, RN

13,469 Posts

Specializes in Nursing Professional Development.

I think I would need at least 16 hours per week to keep me in from becoming a complete hermit and losing touch with the world. Also, I like to do better than "just make ends meet." I like to have a few luxeries now and then and like not having to worry about my finances.

So ... all that considered ... I'd probably work about 24 hours (three 8-hour days) per week. That's my plan for semi-retirment when I am approximately 60 years old.

eddy

263 Posts

I would work 36-40. I love my job. Not working gets boring really fast. If every day is a weekend, it kind of takes the fun out of time off.

hlfpnt, BSN, RN

665 Posts

Specializes in LTAC, Homehealth, Hospice Case Manager.

I'd work at least 24...I prefer staying head vs. just making it.

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traumaRUs, MSN, APRN

88 Articles; 21,249 Posts

Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

I too would work more than just 8 hours a week. For all the reasons above and to keep busy. I do volunteer (volunteer fireman and I run the food pantry at my church) and I keep pretty busy now.

SmilingBluEyes

20,964 Posts

Specializes in Specializes in L/D, newborn, GYN, LTC, Dialysis.

8 hours.

I prefer to spend all my spare time with my family. I work not to make it so much, as to get the "extras" like athletic gear for the kids, paying for field trips, the kids' bible camps, our vacations, etc. I am fortunate in that my dh makes a pretty good amt, with his current job and military retirement pay combined. We have all we need plus. I pretty much keep it to one shift/week to keep myself current, get out of the house and spend time with other adults, and pay for the extras for the kids and our family. I am happy to spend all the rest of my time taking care of the home and my kids---Lord willing I will be able to add one more to the family to care for, yes, I am so ready for one more baby.......I am what Steph has said all along: A SAHM wannabe.

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