Deciding between two jobs...

Mrs.JK

I have been working night shift for the past two years (7pm-7am) and recently switched to day shift.
Now there is a night shift charge nurse position open. It would be about $10,000/year more. Along with the pay increase is more responsibility and stress. I have done relief charge before as a fill in. We always are short staff and its not fun.

I am looking forward to having a normal schedule. Also to add to it I am going back to school next August for my masters. Working day shift would be easier since I also will have clinicals during the day too. If I stay on day shift I always pick up 2 extra 12 hour shifts a month to pick up the difference. FYI Dh is a stay at home dad.
What would you do?

oneblessedmess

From your tone, and I could be wrong, it sounds like you aren't sure the financial benefits really outweigh the cons of going back to a night shift that is even more stressful than your previous night shift. If you guys are okay with how much you're making now, I would stick with day shift, Especially with school starting, you don't want to burn out.

Ducktale

I'd pass. For me, a stressful job with poor hours would not be worth it. I gave up a high stress job with crazy hours and lots of on-call for a pay cut that is a regular hour day shift job, and I never regret it. I know I was really torn about the move at the time but I'm so thankful I decided to make this decision. Of course, if financially you need the extra cash, you might choose differently.

CowgirlK39

Im doing the stress/crazy hours now. There are some days when i never know when I will be home. I am totally open to the idea of a new job, especially since we are sort of TTC right now. Its probably not worth it honestly.

jckeown89

What does your DH think is best? Do you need the extra dough? As @themrsasmitty said, definitely consider the well being of your family in general! Is the stress worth the extra money?

Mrs.JK

The hubs said its my choice. If I
Chose to stay on day shift I will HAVE to pick up 2 extra 12 hour shifts a month to make up the pay difference. (I work 3 12 hour shifts a week now).

LilacStar11

themrsasmitty said:

You need to keep your emotional/family well being in mind as well as your financial aspects.

This!  I would pick up the extra two shifts as your DH stated and stay Day shift. Best of luck with your decision.

CassieD44

I can tell you that personally, there is no amount f money that would make me want to deal with what our charge RNs deal with. And, if at some point in the future the heavens open up and I finally come off the waiting list and go to day shift, I highly doubt I'd go back if I didn't have to. I can't wait to be on th same schedule as DH, our future children, and the rest of our friends and family. Far outweighs the pay cut. Sorry for the novel, I just got home from work, lol!