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?

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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!

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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 :)

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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.

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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.

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Specializes in Med-Surg.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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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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