OMG I hate my job! Vent

[arnie1234]

I have been in my current position for about 5 months. I hate it- the dept is severely understaffed. The financial operations are overseen by a business manager that thinks we look good on paper. I am a manager over clinical operations but I am not given any input into decisions that effect staffing. The business manager also oversees what should be a clinical department- sterile processing. I have no say into the operations of the department although my operating rooms are effected by this department. I came into the organization from outside, moving to the area and assuming the role would be similar to my previous director position. I am a glorified nurse manager- all I do is handle HR issues- no input into capital, staffing etc. I have a masters degree in healthcare administration, I believe I am certainly capable of making reasonable decisions regarding our finances. I am now looking at other staff nurse positions inside the system because the benefits are good, so I don't necessarily want to leave the organization.I guess I just feel that the position is not what I thought it would be, and maybe I should just change specialties. I think I would be better off just assuming a staff nurse role if my management experience is not going to be fully utilized. At leastthat way I can work my 12 hrs and go home. Am I crazy? Is this too soon/ too hasty? I have voiced my concerns regarding the reporting structure and been given empty promises that the structure would change (that was about 4 months ago and no changes yet). All I want to do is count down the hours til my work day is over and the weekend arrives. I do not feel capable of giving my 100 percent. Alot of issues need to be addressed at my current workplace and I don't know that I have the energy, or want to give the energy to fix it. I walked into a landmine..

[Leelee2]

Arnie,

It is time to leave your current position. You HATE it, you feel defeated, you are not enjoying it at all.

It is possible after years that you may make a small difference, if that is a good enough possibility for you than by all means stay...If not, it is time to move on. Life is way too short here on this earth, to be that unhappy.

That level of stress is not healthy or sustainable.