2 job offers..2 very different jobs..very unsure of how to proceed - advice??

[Marshall1]

I have 2 job offers in hand.

#1 - part time supervisor at a LTC facility. It would be 2 days/wk - eventually more. The DON will be good to work for. It's $24/hr, no benefits but I don't need them. Hours will vary but be mostly day. No weekends/holidays/call.

#2 - full time for a hospice co. Though the company is nation wide this office is SMALL (about 12 patients) and struggles. NOT because its a bad company..there are just others who have been here longer and have the market cornered. If there aren't any admissions I would assist w/visits and/or marketing. Call, while was presented optional, I think it something that really is expected 1x month and is paid. Hourly rate is same as job #1 - this is a Mon-Fri position, no holidays/weekends unless on call. Driving is a large part of the job. The hours would allow for doctor visits etc. but it sounds like it's either really busy or really boring. Honestly, the only benefit I see to this position is the money.

My personal life...a spouse that with job #2 I would only have 4 days/month off with, no children but run a small farm and I go to school FT (online thankfully).

I am very, very torn. With the job market as it is..the FT job is a blessing for sure, the part time job works better for me all the way around and does supply some much needed income but not obviously as much as the other. I could always pick up more time at a sister facility and have actually had a PRN offer from a small rehab hospital local to here as well.

Advice??? I am REALLY worried about this!!

[Casey, RN]

I just read your post and I kind of felt like you answered your own question with these statements:

Position 2: "Honestly, the only benefit I see to this position is the money." and

"My personal life...a spouse that with job #2 I would only have 4 days/month off with"

Position 1: "I could always pick up more time at a sister facility and have actually had a PRN offer from a small rehab hospital local to here as well."

Personally, I wouldn't take a job only for the money. Usually, you end up being miserable that way. You mentioned you can pick up PRN or more time from a sister facility so that might fill in some gaps with job #1 as far as money is concerned. I think you have to look at the whole picture, family life, you own happiness, etc. Just from what you posted, it sounds like you'd be happier with Job #1.

Although, it's great to have multiple offers, especially in this economy, I know it's difficult having to choose. I've been in that position and you just hope and pray you pick the right one. :-)

What does your husband suggest? Definitely ask him what he thinks, if you haven't already.

[caliotter3]

I would be trying to figure out a way to do both. That is me. Between trying to conjure up my own brand of job security and feeding my workaholic tendencies, two job offers would drive me over the edge.