Pay cut for more flexible schedule

[missgigius, RN]

I am a recently separated mom of with 2 kids. I currently work at an adult foster care/rehab facility M-F from Midnight to 8 am.

I left the hospital because I had to leave my 16 year old and 7 year old at home alone, beginning at 6pm in the evening until 8-9 am in the morning. Transportation to school has been an issue. so my estranged husband (who works afternoons) comes to my house to sleep after work so he can get the kids off to school on time in the morning. I hate this arrangement because I dont trust hime in my home when I am not there.

At my current job, I don't pass meds, assessments are only once a month or as needed and my boss treats me like an idiot. I have no defined duties. I am just there if an urgent situation occurs. the rehab assistants do all of the care and meds.

I feel as if I am wasting away. I am a RN with about 2 years experience and this job is sucking me dry. On the other hand it pays well.

I was offered a position today with a hospital based home health care affiliated with one of the best hospitals in Michigan. The hours are flexible, I can take my kids to school and pick them up. I will also be at home at night, no need for my ex to be there. The downside is that there is a $3.25 pay cut. But the benefits are almost a $100 cheaper bi-weekly and $0.51/mile reimbursement.

The orientation and on-going training with the new position is awesome.

Would you take the cut in Pay?

[lifelearningrn, BSN, RN]

The reduced cost of benefits really makes up a huge amount of the difference. I'm sure you can cut a little of something out of your budget to make up the rest. I say go for it. Good luck.

[Otessa, BSN, RN]

I am a recently separated mom of with 2 kids. I currently work at an adult foster care/rehab facility M-F from Midnight to 8 am.

I left the hospital because I had to leave my 16 year old and 7 year old at home alone, beginning at 6pm in the evening until 8-9 am in the morning. Transportation to school has been an issue. so my estranged husband (who works afternoons) comes to my house to sleep after work so he can get the kids off to school on time in the morning. I hate this arrangement because I dont trust hime in my home when I am not there.

At my current job, I don't pass meds, assessments are only once a month or as needed and my boss treats me like an idiot. I have no defined duties. I am just there if an urgent situation occurs. the rehab assistants do all of the care and meds.

I feel as if I am wasting away. I am a RN with about 2 years experience and this job is sucking me dry. On the other hand it pays well.

I was offered a position today with a hospital based home health care affiliated with one of the best hospitals in Michigan. The hours are flexible, I can take my kids to school and pick them up. I will also be at home at night, no need for my ex to be there. The downside is that there is a $3.25 pay cut. But the benefits are almost a $100 cheaper bi-weekly and $0.51/mile reimbursement.

The orientation and on-going training with the new position is awesome.

Would you take the cut in Pay?

If I were in your shoes, yes, it would be worth it.

[GHGoonette, BSN, RN]

Reduced stress...priceless. Yes, if I were in your shoes I would take it.

[INLPN93]

I am always ready to be paid less if it means a less stressful position.

The lower benefits and mile reimbursement may balance things out to about even in the end.

Why continue at a job that is not utilizing your hard earned RN and doesn't make you happy?

In your place I'd be willing to give up little extras that I spend on and be happy.

Good Luck :)

[littlemammanurse, BSN, RN]

I would definitely take the pay cut if it means a less stressful situation on your part.Look at the perks of the job offer...more time with your kids,cheaper benefit rates bi-weekly and mileage reimbursment,flexible schedules.I would definitely say go for it!Good luck!

[JoMark06]

I know how you are feeling right now, though for somewhat different reasons. I just accepted a position in a CT stepdown unit...leaving a really good paying job with 5 wks annual leave on a med/surg floor. I agonized over this decision but my current position is sucking the life out of me as well. I think the cut in pay is worth the decrease in stress (caused more by coworkers and the politics of the hospital than my patients). RN/patient ratio is better, staffing is better, no wknds, rare holidays...so many things are better. And, yes, I am aware I'm likely trading one set of problems for another but it's a move up from med-surg to stepdown so it seems to me to be a good move career-wise.

Go with what's in your heart...what is best for you and your children. Best of luck to you!

[shannons1]

I'd switch in a minute!! Good luck!

[1uvakindmom]

I'd totally do it! Good luck! :heartbeat

[nurse0520]

I would do it. Just think you moght be getting less per hour but that means less taxes paid in and actually might be more in the end also because of less deductions of medical insurance

[skittlebear]

Yes! I would definitely do it...and actually did it not too long ago : ) I am much happier now! I had to pick up an extra job to cover the expenses, but it was totally worth it!

[Otessa, BSN, RN]

I have left jobs for less pay and less stress. My family noticed the difference-completely worth it!

When you have a more positive attitude with your work life or schedule, it flows to other areas.