Take big paycut and work more hours for possible better job?

[Genista]

Would you take a huge paycut and work more hours if there's a chance you would like the job alot more than your current job? I am considering doing this. I am considering taking a massive paycut, which would likely result in having to go from part time work to full time. I have kids, so this is my big consideration. It would be dayshift, M-F with weekends and holidays off, which would be better for my family overall. I wish I didn't have to be full time, but can't really afford to work less at the new lower wage. Hoping for some feedback on those that made the leap. Thanks.

[Guest372004]

Harley the truth is I do not love my job. I just deal with it the best I can and of course I vent a lot. What keeps me going there is the high pay, the benefits, and most of all my co workers who are my friends. It has become my social life which is sort of sad but we all manage to get in a few laughs which helps. With our EHR, mandatory classes on this, and now new pumps, we are not happy. They have told us to "not nurse the computer; nurse the patient" which cracks us up. Patient satisfaction has gone down the toilet and they do not see that it is because of all the staff take aways. They have lessened the hours of CNA's and given them so many more patients. Such an easy fix but instead they tell us how to script and make patients feel cared for in an almost impossible setting. And of course the top dogs are earning a ton of money.

[joanna73, BSN, RN]

At this moment, I am/ was facing a similar dilemma, OP. After a few weeks of reflection, my options are: remain with a high paying full time position and poor quality of life OR go PRN while facing uncertainty and a pay cut. Money is important, but option B is my choice. I'd rather be happy and make less money for a while. You need to decide if you can afford the pay cut and determine what your values are. Good luck to you, whatever your decision is.