Am I crazy? WWJ12D?

JulesET

I am a working mom. I work full time as a psychiatric social worker in an emergency room. I work 12 hour shifts which include every other weekend and then 2-3 days a week (80 hours per pay period). I am home with DS and Now DD the other days. Tomorrow I have an interview for a PRN position to do home studies for foster homes. It would be anywhere from 0-4 home studies a month which include at least 1 home visit, some research and writing up a long assessment. I could do the research and writing from home. The interviews can be scheduled based on my and the families schedule. Normally I wouldn't do this because I am already really busy between my full time job, 2 kids under 2 and just life in general....but I will get paid 600-650 per home study. DS is starting daycare 2 days a week soon an d we have a ton of debt so this money could really help. Am I crazy to do this? I already hate being gone every other weekend and am tired all the time. What would you do? I kind of think if I can manage for a year it would be worth it. Thoughts?

aylafsu88

PaddyB said:

Would you have control over taking vs not taking them?  As in, if your life is particularly hectic one month can you pass?

If it is like that, then I can't see the harm of trying it out, and if it works, great, and if not then just don't take anymore assignments.

I agree with this. If you can be selective about which cases you take and when then I would do it. If not I think it would be more stress than it is worth and you would never have any down time.

JulesET

I definitely plan to ask tomorrow how much say I have the cases I take. The home visits can take anywhere from 1-2 hours plus travel time which would depend on where I have to go. I could be up to 60 miles away. The research and writing would probably take 5-7 hours depending in the number of family members. DH is supportive and does help with the chores and kids but he also works probably 65 hours a week already.

snickersforeveryone

Can you try it and see how you like it? I just worry about your work/life balance if you throw that in there. The money would be great, but you need to ask yourself if it is worth the sacrifice.

Kdoy705

I think it does sound like a lot. I think you just have to really evaluate what your own personal limits are. I know for myself, in the past I have become very overwhelmed by taking on too much - and I've tried to make a commitment to say no to things that could potentially overload my schedule. As PP's said, I think if you could try 1 per month to start and see how it goes, then you'd get a better idea. Good luck!