Two job offers...torn on which to choose - advice?

[Lucky724]

I have been offered 2 different positions..one is in Risk Management which I have never done, it's FT, M-F 8-5 and is 34 miles (40-45 min) from where I live. It's non-nursing - no patient care. It's in a LTC. The other position is a nursing position in a hospital 47 miles from where I live (take an hour one way). This positions pay the same hourly rate but I have flexibility over my schedule with the hospital position and would not work everyday. All I have to work is at least 4 12 hour shifts/month. I can work more if I'd like. Part of me wants to take the RM position because its something different and closer to home but I really don't relish working 5 days/week - but I also don't relish driving 47 miles one way to work at the hospital either....I do not have children but am married and my husband works 12 hr shifts so he is off some during the week. I am also in school - online. Overall I would end up making less $ (in a year) at the hospital I think but would have more time/flexibilty. I have to make the decision before Monday. ANY advice would be GREATLY appreciated. I just can't seem to see the big picture here and am so worried I am going to make the wrong choice either way

[digitiminimi]

I would take the hospital job because it's NOT M-F, it's flexible, could work more if I wanted, more time off for husband/school, and it is nursing-related. After a while, you just get used to the commute. I guess it depends on what your future goals career-wise are.

[Biffbradford]

Follow your gut instinct. That's usually the right way to go.

[Guest505077]

i disagree with " you just get used to the commute". I did it for several years- about an hour each way-full time,12hr shifts, before children- even though I loved the job itself, the commute eventually got to me (also expensive- cost of gas, subway, parking)

I always write out the pros+ cons for big decisions, and I go with my gut.

either way, most places give a 3mtn probation for both the employee and employer- so it you don't like it- you can look for something else

good luck!

[caliotter3]

The commute will wear on you and your car over the long haul. Other than that fact, I would write out the pros and cons and consider each fully before making the decision. Good luck.

[Chin up]

Do you like working with numbers? If not, take the hospital job. Peace?

[PediLove2147, BSN, RN]

There is only a 13 mile difference between the two jobs and you will be driving to the further one much more so in my opinion it comes down to what kind of job you would be happier doing not which has a longer commute.