So when I first graduated I applied to the hospitals like crazy, but every place I applied to told me they were looking for someone with more experience, so then I went to the LTC circuit, and got a job I love! I dont get paid as much as at the hospitals, but I have a great routine, I know every one of the residents I care for, and I am allowed to study on my down time between rounds. I love the people I work with, and even though I go home tired, sore, and covered in someones bodily fluids I am genuinely happy where I am at. Well I just got a couple calls from some of the hospitals I applied to and turned down their offers of a new job. I am torn. I so wanted to work in a hospital because I wanted that experience and if were being honest the pay is soo much better, but I keep turning down these offers, and now I am wondering if I am making a mistake. Am I crazy for wanting to stay in LTC? Just looking for words of encouragement. Thanks!!
Thanks! Everyones words of encouragement has really made me feel better about my decision! And my residents made me feel better as well, I took my usual two days off, but since I have been working them for the extra overtime this was the first time I had ever had two complete full days off, and when I came back my residents were so mad at me for being gone for so long. It was the sweetest thing! I know I'm where I am supposed to be so thank you all so much for the support and encouragement!!:redbeathe
shy_wolf101
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Thanks! Everyones words of encouragement has really made me feel better about my decision! And my residents made me feel better as well, I took my usual two days off, but since I have been working them for the extra overtime this was the first time I had ever had two complete full days off, and when I came back my residents were so mad at me for being gone for so long. It was the sweetest thing! I know I'm where I am supposed to be so thank you all so much for the support and encouragement!!:redbeathe