Live_Life

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1. Don't think I'm cut out for LTC facilities. Where else can I work?

   Live_Life replied to xxMichelleJxx's topic in LPN/LVN

   Yes, I remember the days working at a LTC. There was so much work to do and there was no time to do it all. I know what you are talking about. A doctor's office, home health, or maybe a prison/jail setting might be a slower pace.

2. How bad is the job market for a LVN/LPN in California

   Live_Life posted a topic in LPN/LVN

   I heard that from 2004 to 2014, many schools in California opened up to train people to become LVNs/LPNs. I read the statistics and there are three times more LVN/LPN schools today in California since 2004. I feel the effect today. I applied for ma...

3. Do private duty LVN/LPN ever get a pay raise?

   Live_Life replied to Live_Life's topic in Private Duty

   Yes it is an excuse. My coworkers, after 7 years working for the company without a raise is a red flag. Maybe the employer is showing them to the door or the system is set up that way in my state. They did not even get a 5 cent raise. A person sh...

4. Do private duty LVN/LPN ever get a pay raise?

   Live_Life replied to Live_Life's topic in Private Duty

   I can guess that my state has a system that will favor the employer. It could be lies or it could be true but it is a business and profits are more important. I found this review in the internet while I was researching LVN/LPN home health agencies...

5. Do private duty LVN/LPN ever get a pay raise?

   Live_Life replied to Live_Life's topic in Private Duty

   My coworkers all explained to the agency what they did and had very good reviews. The agency is making a lot of money already and not in the red since they are expanding and buying out other places.

6. Do private duty LVN/LPN ever get a pay raise?

   Live_Life replied to Live_Life's topic in Private Duty

   Can you ask to see if the did or not? I am really thinking about this other agency that I want to work for. I am just concerned that if I go there, it would be the same situation where the LVN/LPN will never ever get a raise.

7. Do private duty LVN/LPN ever get a pay raise?

   Live_Life replied to Live_Life's topic in Private Duty

   That sounds familiar as my coworker experienced the same situation you did in being ignored after a good review. How did you view the employer after they denied your raise? Will you stay at the company or move on?

8. Do private duty LVN/LPN ever get a pay raise?

   Live_Life replied to Live_Life's topic in Private Duty

   Would you look for another job or agency if there were no pay raises in the last seven years? Please advise.

9. Do private duty LVN/LPN ever get a pay raise?

   Live_Life replied to Live_Life's topic in Private Duty

   My coworkers told me that they never got a raise and they have been working at the agency for 7 or more years! Please advise.

10. Do private duty LVN/LPN ever get a pay raise?

    Live_Life posted a topic in Private Duty

    I have heard that if you are a LVN/LPN and you work for an agency, you will never get a pay raise? Is this true? Several people told me this. Please advise.