Would you leave current job for a Mon-Fri less stressful opportunity?

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I've been working at an LTC trying to suck it up and get through it, but I can't tell you how miserable I am there. We have four different units at our facility and they just so happened to keep me in the Alz/Dementia unit, since they thought i'd be good there with my past psych experience. I'm really regreting leaving my last job (psych) for this one... I just took it for the higher pay for my family. But now I have a job offer to work for in a residential care dealing with fosters kids w/ behavioral issues. It's Mon-Fri, no holidays, 10-6, guaranteed lunch, and good benefits, 5 min away from my house. They said they have low turn over rates and i'm replacing a nurse that has been there for 13 years. Also, since it's a non-profit organization i'll probably have an opportunity to have my school loans payed off! The only problem is that i'm taking a 4 dollar pay cut. Would you take it? Please give me your opinions!

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If you can handle the lower pay you should take the new job.

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I'm in the same boat as you with your job (sortve miserable), I say, if you're able to withstand the pay cut go for it. Do what makes you happy!

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Specializes in Ambulatory Surgery, PACU,SICU.

Absolutely yes, shorter commute, loan forgiveness, which will lower your bills. No holidays....

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Specializes in none.

What in the name of St. Patrick are you waiting for? Grab it.

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.

The wage might be lower, but they're paying you in other ways:

1. Student loan repayment

2. Better benefits

3. Guaranteed schedule

4. No chance of your shift being cancelled

5. Lower stress levels lead to better health

I would take this job in a heartbeat!

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Specializes in Trauma-Surgical, Case Management, Clinic.

I would take a pay cut for a less stressful job. If you can afford to, I'd say go with it. Just curious , but what exactly would you be doing in residential care?

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Specializes in Adult/Ped Emergency and Trauma.

I love 7 on, 7 off! Wouldn't trade it for anything!

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Specializes in Registered Nurse.

I would take it. I had the opportunity to do so once, and took a pass because of the $$$.

I regret my decision and if given the opportunity again, I would take it.

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I recently did this and it has been worth it!

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Specializes in LTC, assisted living, med-surg, psych.

Yep, I'd do it. I've learned to my great sorrow that money isn't the be-all and end-all of a job......in fact, it's not even in the same ballpark with my sanity or my ability to make a positive impact on peoples' lives. Not to mention decent working conditions and a supervisor who lets me do my job. :)

Most of the regrets we have later in life are directly related to the chances we did NOT take. Don't let this opportunity pass you by. Go for it!

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For the love of God, take it. Your family will reap the rewards of a happier Mom/wife that no $4/hr. can ever make up for. From what you just wrote, I think you also answered your own question.

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