It's been a while...

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I joined up here in May of '11

Finally landed a job in spring of '12 as a CNA (3/12s) in my local htc

Worked four hard but amazing months, then came down with pneumonia, and so did my 4 year old...

Well i went to the doctor and got sick notes for a 3 day leave to get better, i faxed them to HR and even phoned in later to make sure they were received... HR said yes and approved the time off.

Well after 3 days, my dd was getting worse and i had to admit her into the hospital, she was there for 7 days and luckily my grandma and mom were there for her so i could work.

BUT... the 8th day was her discharge and i was NOT scheduled to work, i always double-check and even write down my schedule, plus i recieve a copy of it for my home...

Well i guess some things got moved around and i was supposed to come in, but NO ONE called me... so i was fired for no call/ no show

I called my boss and explained the situation but she told me HR tried to contact me and got no answer... i tried to appeal my dismissal to corporate but nothing could be done... I don't even know if they would re-hire me.

UGH so i haven't worked in the medical field since and I know my heart is still in but i have a new little one now, and my hubby wants me to stay at home...

Sorry so long, just had to vent that im crushed and want to pursue my career in nursing again, but things are in my way

Anyone been in my situation (where it would be cheaper for me to stay home?)

TIA

~Manda

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Just keep applying and I think that is wrong they fired you so you need to send an email to cooperate office and complain plus try HHA you make you're own schedule and you are you own boss ...good luck and you will find something don't give up:-)

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I'm a CCA with 4 kids, all would need childcare. I can't afford to pay for daycare for them so I work nights. I'm home with the kids in the daytime and he's home with them during the night. Mind you, I work ft 12s so only 13 days a month, so work goes quickly and I have a lot of time with my kids.

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Specializes in hospice.

I work nights too, for the same reasons, but I couldn't have done it with a new baby in the house. "Things" are not in your way. Your obligations to your family are. Your kids are. Those aren't "things." Slow down, take the time to be there for your kids because you will NEVER get these years back, and pursue your career when it's right and best for the whole family. Trust me, nursing and CNA work will still be there.

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There is always home care. You can pick and choose your shifts and could even work 2-4 hours a week! Family will be happy and so will you!

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