How do you get the courage to work overtime?

[RNJayhawk]

OK, so my work will pay a LOT of money to work overtime. A lot. I really need this money. Really, really need it. I am sure that most of you can sympathize with needing to pay off loans. The only problem is that I really love my time off, and my work schedule is such that I don't get much of it. I have to work an average of 40 hrs a week over 6 weeks (which means two 48 hr weeks) in addition to putting in overtime availability (another two 48 hr weeks). So essentially, I work 48 hrs a week (or have to be available) two thirds of the time. I want to work overtime so I can get my loans paid off and start traveling (I LOVE to travel), but I don't want to work overtime. So, as a new grad who is still insecure and scared to go to work, how to you get the courage to work extra, when it is hard enough to go to work as it is? Anyone else with the problem of wanting to work, but not wanting to work? Thanks, all!

[twarlik]

I can certainly understand. I work 40 hour weeks as well and am usually hesitant to pick up overtime for the same reason. I just love my days off too much!

Are you able to work half shifts? Sometimes I will stay for the first 4 hours of evening shift to help them out. That way, I get some overtime and I don't have to come in on my day off. If your hospital is anything like mine, they will be happy to get any sort of help they can get.

Good luck paying off those loans!

Todd