I wonder if the leadership in all hospitals is as clueless and full of *stuff* as mine. They implement some new BS policy, and then they realize it is not working. Instead of really assessing why the policy didn't work, they head back into closed door committee to discuss the BS policy. And because their world view and people management skills consist entirely of managerial theory (learned at conference), and because they specialize in bureaucratic double speak; when they converse about why it didn't work, they don't come to the obvious conclusion: because the policy is BS.
So, because they are completely flummoxed why some brilliant policy they thought of (I mean they used a white board, brain storming sessions, proper meeting techniques, and even took into account group dynamics) isn't working, they institute a checklist (i.e. more paperwork) to monitor the compliance of said BS policy. Guess what Einsteins; the checklists don't get done either. Why? Because it is BS. So, a few months later they send an email saying we are reverting back to the original policy.
Trick is you are gonna have to kiss up to the bosses in order to become financially stable LOL, or win the lottery, be an entrpreneur or whatever......
Well, it's tricky though not necessarily that difficult if you can live within your means. I have no kids so that I imagine is a bigtime start lol. In my case I'm close to being paycheck to paycheck right now (not good), however my 2007 stang will be paid off in a year which should make a HUGE difference in the amount I'm able to save, will likely be ditching a motorcycle I have which will save some, student loans will take care of themselves with some time, and in 3 years should be vested in my state retirement system (retirement pension). Suze Orman advises her callers to save for 8 months worth of living expenses before making any major purchases, and I feel that is sound advise. Whenever I can get to that point I will feel a whole lot more secure in my position as well, and far more confident/less dependent/less of a slave to the institution because of it. Not to get off on too much of an aside or anything...
You are on the right track Christopher, another mentor I would suggesst to you is Dave Ramsey. You are wise for realizing that the key is to be free of debt....
Lets say that at this point in my life, I do as I please, and answer to no one :)
Now once I am a working nurse that will obviously change, but it will be my choice....huge difference :)
Thanks mindlor. I wish I had been AS wise 3 years ago when I first graduated, before splurging on a new car (which, by the way, the dealership reamed me on) and a bike. But you live, you learn. Simplification is often times key...I'm fascinated by this trend of people who live in RVs nowadays. I don't know that I could ever be THAT simplified, but it's a fascinating thought to be nonetheless.
I know it is off topic, but you just described teaching in a nutshell. I am going to show my father-in-law (kindergarten teacher) your post, and I think he will get a kick out of it. It is amazing how much BS administration and the higher ups can think up.
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Trick is you are gonna have to kiss up to the bosses in order to become financially stable LOL, or win the lottery, be an entrpreneur or whatever......