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I just got a call for an interview at a behavioral center. I'm an LPN and have worked in corrections, nursing homes and most recently assisted living. There are a few Alzheimer patients on one wing where I work now and some of them can be challenging at times, but they can pretty much do and go where they want. I'm sure its much different at the behavior center though. I like my current job and its close to home. Problem is there is no future in it as the pay is bad and there are no benefits besides free food. My financial situation is'nt good with student loans and other bills, but I "should" be able to make it if I pick up days at my PRN job and make it to bonus at the year mark, but it will always be a struggle, unless of course I can meet somebody someday and possibly share expenses.

This job is through the state of Ohio and I know they pay excellent and the benefits are really good. But I thought they were located in Toledo, so I looked up the address and its in Cleveland, which would be a 2 1/2 hour drive for me. Plus the interview is set up for the middle of the day in the middle of my 3 12 hour shifts next week. What do you guys think? Do you think its too far away or worth a shot? I know I would have to sell my house if I got it, which I really don't have a problem with, but there is work I wanted to do to it to get it sell-able. I do have some family in this area, but don't know anyone in eastern Ohio. Oh, and I don't have a suit (jacket), never had one. Will a nice shirt and tie suffice if I should go? What about cost-of-living in Cleveland, I'm sure it would be higher than in my small town in NW Ohio?

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anybody?

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If you're not supporting a family, stick it out and look for something closer to where you are now. Keep at it, send your resume everywhere. Network with everyone you know and keep following up with them. Something will turn up sooner or later, just be patient and really keep at it.

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Specializes in Geriatrics, MR/DD, Clinic.

Oh boy, I'm not sure what to tell you. If packing up and moving 2 1/2 hours away is worth it to you, is completely your choice. There are many factors to consider; job security, wage, cost of living, family support, etc etc etc. I know for me and my family, it would never work. I wish you the best of luck, hopefully you will be able to figure everything out!

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Specializes in Peds,LTC, Assisted Living, Med/Surg.

If you don't have a family I would say go for it ...If you do have one I would say what is best for all of you as a whole....If you don't want to sell your house you could always rent it out and have it as a back up incase things don't work out. I have a house in Delaware and I live in VA (military spouse)... I didn't sell it but I still needed to move....I'm one that would pick up and move

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Thanks for the replies, but I just called and cancelled after thinking about it and talking with my mom. Its just not realistic as it would take quite awhile to sell my house I would think. Now if it was at least within an hours drive or so it would be doable for awhile. I should have asked her where it was at exactly when she called I guess.

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Specializes in LTC, Memory loss, PDN.

I just now read your thread, but I think you made the right decision.

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