RN Starbucks side job?

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I've been a nurse for 3 years and love my job, but only working 3 shifts a week, I find myself with a lot of free time. In college I worked at Starbucks and absolutely loved it, and kind of miss it to be honest. Would it be absolutely insane to get a part time at Starbucks not for the money but for my own enjoyment/sanity?

Specializes in my patients.

I'm a full-time RN but I have two part time jobs in addition to that..one is teaching at the local tech college (2-3 times a year so not a lot) and I also work part time at a retail store. The retail gig I've had for over 10 years now!

Definitely not for the money but, like others have said, it uses different parts of your brain, you get a discount, and you get another team of people to work with. They are true "fun jobs." WAY less stressful - part of the enjoyment. Don't go overboard but if you're interested, go for it! (Just don't quit your day job ;)!)

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Specializes in my patients.

Also...consider volunteering. I do that one a week too and it's so beneficial, in more ways than one. Find something that interests you - it could be church related, it could be Big Brothers Big Sisters, it could be a local animal shelter, it could be for hospice, there are millions of options. That's another way to be productive with your free time and really make a difference.

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Hi!

Omg, I also worked at Starbucks in college and have been a nurse 4+ years and considered picking up hours at starbucks (free coffee, too!). I say do what makes you happy. I found myself bored on my days off honestly, and I would personally rather pick up hours at a Starbucks than the hospital, even though the pay is so different.:geek:

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Specializes in MICU - CCRN, IR, Vascular Surgery.

I volunteer one day a week at the animal shelter as a dog walker, and I love it :)

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Specializes in ICU.

I would do it if I could justify the income difference, but I just can't. I have some financial goals I really want to meet sooner rather than later, and I work as a nurse so much between my first job, my second job, and then picking up extra at my first job that I have started having stress dreams. I would love to do something less stressful if I could find something that paid as well as nursing. Power to you if you can make it work financially.

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Specializes in Med/Surg.

Go for it! I freelance at a makeup counter a few times a month and love it. It's low stress and serves as a creative outlet for me. The money is decent, but I would happily continue working there for minimum wage too.

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:D

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I actually wanted to work a side job as a nurse aide,( i just loved talking with the seniors).

I asked the question on Allnurses years ago about moonlighting as one. .

That was not recommended however.

Malpractice concerns.

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Specializes in RN, BSN, CHDN.

I would go for it!!! If you have the time

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Specializes in Cardiology, Cardiothoracic Surgical.

I don't see a reason why you can't have a side hustle...I like to petsit and farmsit, and get paid quite well for it. I get to learn new routines and take care of different livestock, get paid to do something I do anyway (take care of animals) and I always get cash or good barters in return.

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I try to work at the food pantry near me whenever I get that particular day off. Unfortunately I am usually working the night they are open as I work 2nd shift and they are only open 1 day a week from 4-7. But I've been requesting that day off more often and half the time it's granted

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Not insane at all...if you can work it out and it makes you happy why not?

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