Help me choose which job to take

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Background: New LPN grad. Need FT due to husband on lay-off. Want to eventually go for RN with tuition help from employer. Have 2 kids that I need to be able to see.

Choices:

1- PT(28hr/wk), with benefits(Insurance) and opportunity to pick up more hours, tuition reimbursement, less hourly wage, evening/night/weekends. Can eventually get FT days in a clinic (hopefully).

2- PT (16hr/wk), no benefits, opportunity to pick up more hours, tuition reimbursement, less hourly wage, night shift.

3- FT, Evening shift(2nd), every other weekend, benefits, NO tuition reimbursement, $3 more per hour.

*note* can do job 1&2 together to get more hours.

I've spoken to my family and friends for their opinion but hoping for more input:twocents:. THANKS:confused:

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Specializes in Sub-acute, Rehab.

Personally I think I would go with option 1. Benefits are def. a plus esp. with kids. option 3 may pay a little more but won't matter if you're only working every other weekend. And if you're going to do school you might not want to do two jobs at once. But these are only my opinions. When it comes down to it, its whatever you want or think will be best for you. Good luck and congrats on having options. From some things I've read on here some people don't. Hope I've helped a little at least. Good luck again. :twocents:

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

Moved to the LPN Corner for more responses.

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Specializes in Psych, LTC, Acute Care.

Umm, I guess I would pick #1 for the benefits.

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Specializes in LTC, Neurology, Rehab, Pain Management,.

Stick with #1, that would be my vote. Good luck to you.

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