Need some insight from other nurses that work from home as a nurse or work a non-bedside job. I got offered a WFH position however it comes with a pay cut. I’ve worked in a busy ICU the last 2.5 years and COVID really burnt me out as a nurse.
I do want low stress, and work from home sounds very appealing just not sure if it’s the right move as it is also a Monday-Friday job no nights weekends and paid holidays (office closed) I have small children and want to enjoy them and the pay cut isn’t really a problem. Would this be career suicide?
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Someone has to be responsible for your children every minute you expected to work. They even track keystrokes on computers. Be aware of that. Otherwise good luck. You are n't the only one trying to get away from the bedside and working from home. The competition is very stiff out there I wish you the best.
Someone has to be responsible for your children every minute you expected to work. They even track keystrokes on computers. Be aware of that. Otherwise good luck. You are n't the only one trying to get away from the bedside and working from home. The competition is very stiff out there I wish you the best.
My children are school age and I have relatives that watch them when I worked my 12hr bedside shifts if my husband was working too. That is not an issue it’s just more of actually enjoying the job and different schedule. Thanks for your insight.
But will you be fine working when they get home from school? Will you be able to leave to pick them up from school if they get sick, or do you have someone to do that? What about when they're off for whatever reason and you have to work?
These are excellent points and definitely need to be considered for this type of job. Thanks!
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Someone has to be responsible for your children every minute you expected to work. They even track keystrokes on computers. Be aware of that. Otherwise good luck. You are n't the only one trying to get away from the bedside and working from home. The competition is very stiff out there I wish you the best.