Okay, I will try and lay out the facts. Your opinions mean a LOT to me, being in similar situations!!! Here it goes.
One year ago, I went from my office job of 12 years back to the hospital. More money, new opportunities, needed a change.
Well, now I am working 12 hour nights in OB. Love my job but HATE the hours. I cannot get used to nights. I have not felt like ME in months. I have gained 40+ pounds and never feel rested.
Well, I talked to my supervisor who if putting me on 8 hours nights during the weekdays and maintain my 12 hours on Fridays and on my scheduled weekends. So, I can have evenings at home more often.
BUT, now my previous job opened back up and the job was offered to me. Cut in pay, about $5.50 an hour. BUt, it is 5 days per week, days, no weekends and paid holidays off. Plus insurance for myself paid by my employer.
I won't make as much money of course and it will be 5 days per week. I love the 3-4 days per week at my current job but HATE the hours.
What would you all do? I am 35 years old. Two kids, 14 and 9 and a husband.
My DH has left it up to me. I just need some expert opinions here. I am torn equally. HELP!!!
Please run do not walk back to the old job. Your health, your family life, and your sanity is worth a pay cut. Good Luck and let us know how you are when you return to the old job.
Wow. I guess I just really needed to hear all of that. Thanks so much.
I really love the department that I am currently working in, but after 3, 12-hour shifts in a row with one night off and then 3 again, I really really really feel like I am going to die. I was eager for all the experience, but our hospital is very small and most of the time I am floating to ER anyway, which isn't my forte.
Thanks to you all, I knew that I could count on you for voicing the thoughts I had in my head. I just didn't want to "wimp out!!"
just wondering, since you work so much, do you make alot of money to maybe make up for the time at your job?
if i worked my butt off for 3, 12-hours shift then had one day off then 3 shifts again , and i was making $85,000 a year i wouldnt mind as much but thats me because i have no kids and i am single.
jaxnRN..like the others have said..do what's best for your health,sanity,and your family...take the M-F day job..and if you are worried about the loss of income, work an occasional job per diem...probably make more money that way, and can keep up your skills..win-win situation...best of luck :)
KristinWW
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Ohmigosh Babs, I'm teary-eyed reading your post. I received a similar wake-up, and my kids have benefitted.