Take a pay cut AND work M-F?

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Specializes in ER.

Hi everyone. I am hoping to interview for a case management job. It is community based, but patients would come to the office to see me, so no travel. Working hours would be Monday-Friday 8am-4pm no weekends, holidays, or nights. I don't know what the salary is yet. I work in the ED now evenings and nights mostly, and to be honest, I do not like my job at all. Would you be willing to take a pay cut in order to work Monday-Friday? If so, how much? I've never had the normal 5 day work week, I work 3-4 shifts a week now, so I am bit nervous. Any advice appreciated!

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Specializes in Home health was tops, 2nd was L&D.

Yes,For the type of job you are considering I would take probably alittle less money than maybe something else.. As to how much,, it depends on what you can handle...maybe 10 % ..maybe more for the right job.. hard to tell you that,, what did you make , what can you live off of and not get resentful.

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Specializes in ER.
Yes,For the type of job you are considering I would take probably alittle less money than maybe something else.. As to how much,, it depends on what you can handle...maybe 10 % ..maybe more for the right job.. hard to tell you that,, what did you make , what can you live off of and not get resentful.

I'm guess this paycut would be around 30%. I could easily live off of this so money is really not a huge factor. There is no price for happiness or health.

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I would take any pay cut for a job that I really wanted that would still let me pay my bills and have a decent amount leftover.

That said, even though some places will hire new grads for case management, that type of job typically requires some experience, and it just burns me that nurses with experience have to settle for less pay just because they aren't providing direct patient care. It isn't right!

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I am in almost the same exact position. I am debating on whether to leave weekend nights in ICU to go to M-F 0830-1700 in radiology. I am terrible at making personal decsions. You could try making a pros and cons list about the change and see what that shows......I am able to make a pro for every con and a con for every pro. Maybe you'll have more luck???

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Specializes in Oncology/Hematology, Infusion, clinical.

I just did it today! No more shift diff, but I don't have to work in the environment I've been working in, no more stressing about who is going to crash that I won't be able to get to, and much more. I haven't started yet, but 8-5 m-f in an outpatient chemo suite with the docs I already know sounds like the right choice. I say go for it if you are needing a change. Give it a while and you can always reevaluate.

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Specializes in L&D,Wound Care, SNC.

I will be doing the same thing in a few weeks. I am taking a pay cut simply by moving. However, working 8-5 M-F is what is going to be the best for our family. Plus this job is going to be considerably less stressful. I am excited about it! Good luck with whatever you decide.

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The only draw back i can think of to your new hours would be scheduling things like dr and dentist appts. But your happiness in your job is so very important since you spend so much time there! Best of luck and enjoy!

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If you will be happier and feel less stressed, by all means, a pay cut is well worth it!! I work in an environment where newly hires come with a start pay of more than what the old employees are making now. Not only that, the administration lets the newbies pick what hall they want to work on even if it means bumping an employee with seniority to somewhere else in the building. I consider that unprofessional and immoral. I've just started looking elsewhere. It means starting at the bottom of the totem pole, but what difference is it when you are still at the bottom and have more seniority than the other nurses on your shift?

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Specializes in Med surg, LTC, Administration.

Abso-freakin-lutely! This was so easy to write, but took years to do. After years of stress beyond belief, BP 200/125, snapping at my daughter, missing every family event and always feeling tired, I did it. And although at first it was hard for my body adjusting from years of nights to days, it has been the absolute best thing, I have ever done. By week three, I was calm (what is this feeling???), I actually liked my daughter, and my BP was normal for the first time in two years!!! (yes, I am still on my BP meds). Anyway, my life became manageable and I found out how most folks live. My family is happy, because I am happy. Money can't buy that. Peace!

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Specializes in ICU.

I am debating the same thing. Going into cdmp( clinical documentation specilist) m-f. With a pay cut leaving ICU. But the easy going atmosphere was impossible to beat.

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Specializes in rehab nursing, Ob/gyn.

I think you should do what's best for you, and what makes you happy. Obviously you love nursing you just gotta find your nitch. I work 830-5 m-f no wknds no holidays or nights and I love it. Also when it snows bad the clinic is closed. :) I've been doing it since I graduated nursing school. I also worked at a rehab facility for about 6 months 3-11 shift, and I knew then, floor norsing isnt for me. You will still have contact with the patients but TRUST ME YOUR STRESS LEVEL WILL BE DROPPED!! :))

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