which offer would you take?

TheCommuter, BSN, RN · Feb 19, 2010

I'm single with no children, so I definitely prefer 12-hour shifts which enable me to have more days off during the week. The $26 hourly pay rate adds up to $52,000 per year for a person who works a full-time 40 hour work week, and just slightly less for someone who works 36 hours per week. Also, it looks as if you will have every weekend off if you select the 12-hour shift job at the SNF. It looks like a good deal on the surface.

If you've got children, want to be with them during the evening hours, and don't mind coming to work 5 days per week, then the home care job might work out for you.

rabbitbowchou · Feb 19, 2010

I'm single with no children, so I definitely prefer 12-hour shifts which enable me to have more days off during the week. The $26 hourly pay rate adds up to $52,000 per year for a person who works a full-time 40 hour work week, and just slightly less for someone who works 36 hours per week. Also, it looks as if you will have every weekend off if you select the 12-hour shift job at the SNF. It looks like a good deal on the surface.
If you've got children, want to be with them during the evening hours, and don't mind coming to work 5 days per week, then the home care job might work out for you.

Thank you, moderator. I think I will just sleep on it and make decision later on! you definitely make good points out of this. I do have a baby and would love to spend more time with her. Thank you again!!!

MissBrahmsRN · Feb 19, 2010

do not take home care!!! you have very little experience so you are really putting your license out there IMHO. i wouldn't do home care w/o at least 5-10 years experience...i know agencies that won't hire anyone with less than 7...it's just too much of a liability. the 12 hr shifts in the middle of the week are sweet, i would take those.

i have to be honest though, i am looking forward to switching to nights so i can see my children more, but then again i put in 4 weekend shifts a month...

caliotter3 · Feb 19, 2010

I would take the first one with the hours it provides. As for the retirement, you can set up your own retirement fund; although you won't have the match from the employer. One set of circumstances seems to outweigh the other. Time with family is quite a benefit, especially in the beginning. And you probably won't want to go back to five day workweeks once you get used to 3 12s. Another thing to consider with the hh job. If you are salaried, M-F, then it is a sure bet that you will be doing tons of paperwork every night on your own dime. People often post that they grow dissatisfied with this setup. When you go home from the 12 hour shift, you will be home on your time. You won't have to do any of your work for free. Just a thought.

rabbitbowchou · Feb 19, 2010

thank you all! You all must know that i have been waiting for responses...i really appreciated that all of you jumpled in and gave me some advices. As you all suggested, I accepted the first offer (3 12-hour shifts) and I will see how I adjust myself from there!!!!

Besides, I was hoping to have yearly salary more than 50,000 to have a good mortgage though.

anyway, again, love you all!!!my lovely nurse friends~

Argo · Feb 19, 2010

Offer #1 is my choice.

rabbitbowchou · Feb 19, 2010

Offer #1 is my choice.

do you all think that first offer provides a fair pay? just curious...thanks~

rabbitbowchou · Feb 19, 2010

any one has worked for county health department before? how's the work over there? is it simliar to home care?

caliotter3 · Feb 19, 2010

Better for LVN than RN. Have you spoken to people from other SNFs in the area to see what they are paying RNs? That is the only way to tell.

rabbitbowchou · Feb 19, 2010

Better for LVN than RN. Have you spoken to people from other SNFs in the area to see what they are paying RNs? That is the only way to tell.

no chance....I just moved here and know nobody...

rabbitbowchou · Feb 19, 2010

but I am grateful to have here to talk about it...