How come you don't work more?

Specialties Geriatric

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Hi everyone!

I only work three days a week, sometimes four. Everyone is always asking me if I have another job or why don't I work more! I know it shoulnd't bother me, but it makes me feel lazy! I have two young boys and work second shift. I enjoy the time I get to spend with them. I could work more, but truthfully I choose not too. I find life hectic enough as it is. Still, I do feel guilty when people ask me why I don't work full time!

Specializes in LTC.

I work 3 days a week.1st shift. I have a 3 year old. And I will continue to work 3 days a week unless we financially need me to work more.

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Specializes in LTC,Hospice/palliative care,acute care.
Hi everyone!

I only work three days a week, sometimes four. Everyone is always asking me if I have another job or why don't I work more! I know it shoulnd't bother me, but it makes me feel lazy! I have two young boys and work second shift. I enjoy the time I get to spend with them. I could work more, but truthfully I choose not too. I find life hectic enough as it is. Still, I do feel guilty when people ask me why I don't work full time!

I can't stand people-I work with a middle age divorced woman who is always fighting for overtime. Then she comes in dragging and moaning and checking her temp every half an hour because she feels like she "may be coming down with something" When I turn down OT she makes a crack about that. I did not choose her path and I don't comment on it so what makes her think she can have an opinion on mine? I regularly have to fight the urge to tell her something about herself :lol2: If I were you I would just laugh it off- Say something like " I really just work to get out of the house"
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Specializes in geriatrics.

I don't work more because I don't want to. 10-12 12 hour shifts per month is good for me. I've had jobs where I was always at work, and. I ended up experiencing burnout. Not going there again.

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Specializes in Geriatrics, Ambulatory Care.

The great thing about nursing is the option to work different shifts .Part time , Full time, 8 hours, 12 hours, weekends, M-F. Yeah for nurses and nursing for giving us the ability to set schedules to please us. I am thankful for my PRN and part time employees because they prevent burnout for my full time employees. Nursing is stressful -- work the shifts that make you happy so you can provide good care to the patients.

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Question: How come you don't work more?

Answer: Gee, why don't you mind your business more? :jester:

Some folks need to get a life.

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