The lesser of two evils

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Specializes in ER.

Assuming the take home pay is pretty equal when all is said and done, which sounds like the lesser of two evils?

A: Drive 5.5 hours (290 mi.), work three 8-10 hour days, stay in a hotel, drive 5.5 hours home. 2 1/2 year-old child comes along and is in daycare at job location.

B: Work three 10 hours days with a 1.5 hour (80 mi.) commute each way, stay at home. 2 1/2 year-old child is in extended hours daycare at home location (husband to pick up from daycare).

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Option B sounds much more reasonable.

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B sounds better.

I would hold out for a C.

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Specializes in M/S, LTC, Corrections, PDN & drug rehab.
B sounds better.

I would hold out for a C.

This.

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Specializes in ER.
B sounds better.

I would hold out for a C.

Haha, I would love an option C too!

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Specializes in Infusion Nursing, Home Health Infusion.

B is much much better and will allow you to have a normal life. I routinely travel 1.5 hours to see my home infusion patients. I actually enjoy the drive,it helps me to relax,I listen to Sirius radio and I know all the good places to stop in and get coffee or a snack.

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I drive 1.5- 2.0 hours to work three times a day and it kills me sometimes. It's only 35 minutes on Christmas day when there is no traffic.

I can't imagine a 5 hour drive and hotel stay. That's way too difficult and complicated.

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Option B, definitely.

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