I just need to whine for a second. If anyone can slap me into reality, I would really appreciate it:uhoh3:.
For the last year (since my graduation), I have been working at a job that I am mostly unhappy with. The number of things that I am unhappy about far outweigh the things that bring me joy. I have been looking for work within my organization for several months. I have had a few interviews with no luck. Each interview makes me more aware of how unhappy I am in my present position.
I was called for yet another interview. At this point, I feel like I will never escape from the h#ll that I work in now. It seems like a lost cause to get dressed and drive to yet another interview that will likely only further exacerbate my sadness.
Part of me knows that I have to keep looking to make a change, and part of me is tired of being disappointed. Part of me feels bad because I know there are nurses out there who dont have a job and I should be grateful for what I have.
Okay, anybody that can slap some sense into me, please have at it.
I was a CNA and quit my job back in February because I was burned out. Anyway, I have been on interviews and have no desire to go back to work in the health care field. It hard to be interested in the job when you just have no desire to do the work.
I can totally empathize with you. I just moved to a different state, and it took me three months to find a job. I thought moving to a large city would make it simple, but apparently there is no 'nursing shortage' here. Anyway, keep at it. Ask around, use your contacts, look everywhere you can think of, try something new. I applied for several positions that I didn't have direct experience at, but knew enough about that I knew I could do the job. By doing so, I at least got some leads that led me to finding the job I did finally get. Good luck!
I just stopped by to see if any new "enlightenment" had been posted.
First, thank you all for your input and support!
I am still at the same job. Please understand, I do not hate my job, or my patients. I just want to be closer to home.
I now have 1.5 yrs experience, more training, and not much has changed. That is just okay. I love my life. I love being a nurse. I just want to be closer to home.
I just stopped by to see if any new "enlightenment" had been posted.
First, thank you all for your input and support!
I am still at the same job. Please understand, I do not hate my job, or my patients. I just want to be closer to home.
I now have 1.5 yrs experience, more training, and not much has changed. That is just okay. I love my life. I love being a nurse. I just want to be closer to home.
Again, thank you all.
Love and light to you all!
Hello qaqueen. I have a long commute as well. I like listening to audiobooks which helps me pass time.
I just need to whine for a second. If anyone can slap me into reality, I would really appreciate it:uhoh3:.
For the last year (since my graduation), I have been working at a job that I am mostly unhappy with. The number of things that I am unhappy about far outweigh the things that bring me joy. I have been looking for work within my organization for several months. I have had a few interviews with no luck. Each interview makes me more aware of how unhappy I am in my present position.
I was called for yet another interview. At this point, I feel like I will never escape from the h#ll that I work in now. It seems like a lost cause to get dressed and drive to yet another interview that will likely only further exacerbate my sadness.
Part of me knows that I have to keep looking to make a change, and part of me is tired of being disappointed. Part of me feels bad because I know there are nurses out there who dont have a job and I should be grateful for what I have.
Okay, anybody that can slap some sense into me, please have at it.
Me, and hundreds maybe thousands of new nurses will take that position you hate so much off your hands for you without a second thought. No one can get a job right now, be glad for the paycheck seriously.
Some of us are in such bad places we are losing everything in life and you want to talk about depression and disappointment. I went to nursing school and kept optimistic and full of hope because I am in an extremely abusive marriage. It took everything I had to get through nursing school; which I had no help with and 3 kids and no money. I had to get scholarships to pay for my books. I promised my kids we would leave, I did what I had to do and made it. Top of my class even. My kids have lost hope of ever getting out, and Christmas won't exist this year for them. I am still trapped with no signs of ever escaping the hell I live in. I did all of it for nothing. Be thankful because I wish with all my being I was you.
Me, and hundreds maybe thousands of new nurses will take that position you hate so much off your hands for you without a second thought. No one can get a job right now, be glad for the paycheck seriously.
Some of us are in such bad places we are losing everything in life and you want to talk about depression and disappointment. I went to nursing school and kept optimistic and full of hope because I am in an extremely abusive marriage. It took everything I had to get through nursing school; which I had no help with and 3 kids and no money. I had to get scholarships to pay for my books. I promised my kids we would leave, I did what I had to do and made it. Top of my class even. My kids have lost hope of ever getting out, and Christmas won't exist this year for them. I am still trapped with no signs of ever escaping the hell I live in. I did all of it for nothing. Be thankful because I wish with all my being I was you.
This started over a year ago (see the date of the original post :))- and while I am sorry you're in such a lousy situation, please remember that other people also have their own things to deal with; it's not about anybody being better or worse off- when anything is happening to a person, it's hard for THEM :heartbeat
Is there any way to get some support for yourself through a United Way (or other) domestic abuse crisis center? I'm sure you've probably thought of this, but with school, I'm wondering if you had any time for YOU? :hug: JMO
i agree with the 2 last comments. it really does suck right now to find a job. any person is lucky to have a job! im soo sad i dont have one. i feel like i am becoming a robot by applying every single day. (of course, i am doing volunteer work on the side) .. but i want something permanent already. =(
at the same time, everyone in their own way is struggling. one may feel he has it worse than another. but remember, a person could have had a perfect life and finally one day, something bad happened, it could have been devastating since he never experienced it. if its truely devastating to that person, then it definitely does suck. i hope that wasnt confusing.
I am not a new grad, but I have been out of work since June, after getting terminated from a job I took in management. The reason for termination has not hurt me (I wouldn't sign a non-compete) but nevertheless I was put in an over-qualified/underqualified position.
i was getting frustrated and went on this interview with a hopsital which I though was for a case management position. I knew i wasn't going to get hired, the interview was a favor for my uncle. I wasn't going to go, I felt it a waste of time, but I went anyways. Just as I suspected, they had no positions for me. They did send me to the cardiac cath lab to interview with the manager because I might qualify there with my ICU experience, although I wasn't looking for that, I said "what the hey" Well, a company does a joint venture with this hospitals caridiac and vascular lab. They were looking to hire an outcomes manager, saw me, stole my resume for a peek and jumped in on the interview. I came back for an interview, and they extended me a job offer today after negotiations.
I happen to be in the right place at the right time. If I didn't go for the bogus interview, this one would have never happened.
So keep your head up. Keep going, you never know what may come your way.
I felt like I was in a miserable he!l hole too at my last job. I was depressed and crying frequently.
Dont give up, stay persistent, you never know what might come your way.
rosey2007
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I was a CNA and quit my job back in February because I was burned out. Anyway, I have been on interviews and have no desire to go back to work in the health care field. It hard to be interested in the job when you just have no desire to do the work.