SHould I move?

[pollux]

Never been so lost..... I have had the chance to work with fantastic colleegue in the best environnement possible for me to grow as an individual and a nurse. I have always showed interest into nephrology and must say that for me, it is a must!!! And after 12 years in this environment, and many acheivements, I have to decide if I continue where I am or if I move towards a new carreer. I have the chance to work in a Nephro clinic. Alright, I know I should be trilled but it means mon-fri, 8hrs ( and a few more hrs work) and a bit of loss in salary since you have to count for the premium that you dont get anymore for not working evenings and w/e... And not to mention, that I wont perform as many techniques and therefore will loose some of that knowledge and dexterity I love..In a way it is the job I have been dreaming of but I wish it would be 10 or 12hrs/day so i would have less days. I wish I could keep up the knowledge I have and be close to my team. When you have not moved for long, it becomes difficult because your roots are stronger and dont want to let you go. And even if I know my job would be interesting is that the right one.... welll I guess I am just as confuse and could use a few comments or suggestions.

[pollux, RN]

Good luck renerian!! I am so glad for you.

As far as I am concerned, I believe my fears are salary issues, schedule issues. But knowing myself I will have a passion for this job I know it. I will be a great nurse for these patients and families. But the impact on my life is quite considerable so I really got a think about it. Decreasing your salary and having to go to work everyday is a huge change for the shift worker( even as an AHN ) I am. Got a see... I have exactly 1 month to find out otherwise I loose my position.

[renerian, BSN, RN]

Pollux I got the job and I am hoping your decisions get easier........I am getting away from the holidays, weekends, on call and off shift stuff after doing it for 16 years.......no pager YIPPEEEEEEEEE

renerian

[Dr. Kate, BSN, RN]

No advice, only a story.

Several years ago I got the job of my dreams: utilized all my favorite skills, days (I'd been working 3-11), Monday to Friday, no weekends, great area to work in, but with a 30% pay decrease. I played with the numbers, adjusted my exemptions and found a way to make it work. The division was shut down 4 months after I started and I was scrambling. It was the best thing I have ever done for myself.

I am a devout coward, I remained per diem at the job I was leaving working one weekend a month as house sup. I also worked one day a month in ICU. I do believe in keeping my options open and viable.

I am again considering a job/career change and a 30-40% pay decrease. I know I can do it because of my former experience. I learned, you can follow your heart if you're prudent and plan well.

I am learning that it is as good to work 5 days a week at a job you love as it is to work 3 days a week. It's horrible to work 5 days a week at a job you're not happy in.

We forget that a job is not a marriage, you didn't promise to work for better or worse, till death do you part. There are always options if you're willing to look fro and at them.

Pros and cons lists never work for me as I always skew them to the decision I want to make.

[renerian, BSN, RN]

Good way to look at it. I am taking a huge pay cut to try case management. Am looking at possibly doing per diem at an agency. Kinda chicken LLLLOOOOLLL buck buck

renerian

[pollux, RN]

Alright then, Job is important but money too I guess. I would loose 4000 to 5000$ /year ( canandian lollllll) if I stay in that new position. Not to mention that I am the main salary in the house :-( Well got to try it out first... BUt I am still mixed up . What a wimp I am ........

[renerian, BSN, RN]

Kate I accepted a case management job making 10k less. I am hoping we will be okay. WE have worked out a budget. With kids, five of the seven in my family in college, our money was already tight. Not sure if it will work but I am willing to try it.....

renerian

[MomNRN, BSN, RN]

I left the hospital for a school nurse job. Yes the money was less, but the hours are sooooooooo much better! Plus, the kids are happy. I feel as if I have lost some of my technical skills, but I have gained in other ways. A job is what you make it.