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[icie rn, ADN, RN]

I was really depressed to hear WV is once again among the lowest states when it comes to benefits for employees. Not surprised, but very sad to think we are so underserved. Do you think the facility where you work gives you a good, economical benefit package? What do you like best? What is a rip-off? What would you like to see changed? Is there a good chance that benefits for your facility will improve if enough employees ask for something better?

New SIL just called and told me he is getting a COL raise of 9% over the new 3 years, that does not include his merit raises, he works for the Feds, but that is an unattainable raise here. So what do you think? Give me some info, are we being cheated? :smackingf

[Noryn]

I dont work in a hospital, nursing home, etc. Actually you dont have to be a RN to do what I do. My job (knock on wood) is awesome. Excellent benefits, great pay, plenty of vacation time (5 weeks a year), nice retirement, etc. I honestly cant think of one negative thing to say about it. My bosses are great as well.

Now in the past working as a RN in a hospital or nursing home, as Borat would say, "Not so nice!." Actually I think that helps me appreciate my job even more. If not for this job to be honest I would seriously consider trying to get a job at Toyota or going to the mines before going back to a hospital.

Hopefully that wont be an issue in the future, it is funny though when your employer treats you halfway decent how it changes your entire perspective. The other day there was a meeting during my vacation. I was told to stop by if I could, (unlike a hospital where I would have been threatened with holding it against me on my annual eval), and didnt think twice about going to the meeting. I gladly went and am thankful every day I have my job.

[icie rn, ADN, RN]

Hi Noryn,

Yes, we all have been threatened with "show up or else" meetings on time off, then go and hear a bunch of same old issues that management intends to do nothing about.

I am glad to hear your job is so good. I was referring specifically to our state being in the lowest 3 for overall employee benefits, not associated with national or international companies. While the workplace is becoming more and more a mine field for workers, it is sad that employees feel threatened to take vacations, sick time, press for equal treatment as guranteed by federal law, and many other issues that this study said our working people are too timid to press for. Here in WV the old saying "if you have a job, don't rock the boat" is more true than ever I guess. I know of one nurse right now who has had to fight for benefits he paid for because he became ill with cancer, was off for treatment, was called to come to work while he was in the hospital for minor surgery, and was fired for not reporting to work. His lawyer is confident he will win the case and get more money that his actual benefits would have paid, but the stress of the situation caused him to relaspe for several weeks and has certainly caused problems. This left a bad taste in my mouth for this particular facility, one with nationwide facilities.

I hope you continue to have a blessed and happy day. I will be gone for several weeks, so keep smiling.