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tough decision…new job

Shopaholic42488Shopaholic42488 member
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hey ladies. so right now I am an RN at a sub acute care facility…where its go after surgery for physical therapy. Prior to this job I worked in the hospital, but moved an hr away and had to leave. The hospital around here in worcester was not hiring at the time so I got a job wherever i could. Where i work now, I have 14 patients at a time and its not really a challenge for me. i miss the hospital. But my schedule is very convenient. I work 7a-7p every weekend and 7-3 every wednesday. Umass worcester, the hospital, called me and i had an interview yesterday…I never thought i would ever actually get an interview. I think it went well but i won't hear for a couple weeks. Anyways, back to the point. The hospital orientation is 40hrs a week 7-3 for 2 or 3 weeks. Neither my husbands or I family live close to us to watch LO. She is 7 weeks old today. I would have to put her in daycare or hire a nanny for those weeks. I am scared she will forget me and I should just stay where I am now and settle. Where i am now, we hardly get raises so I will be making in 10 years around what i am now. Personally to me thats not ok. Also I am not learning like i want. At the hospital the shift I would work is 3-11. There is opportunities for growth and you get raises every year. Do i settle with my great schedule now, or suck it up a few weeks to get my dream job. I am also nervous to leave thinking my boss now will hate me. ahhhhhhhhh stress
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  • daisy662daisy662 member
    Based on your logic my kids have no clue who I am because I work well more than 40 hrs a week and travel for my job. What do you think most people do??? Really? It's for a couple weeks. Your thought process is very shortsighted.
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  • Shopaholic42488Shopaholic42488 member
    I know, I am just nervous. I know in the long run the hospital is the way to go. 
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  • jf198400jf198400 member
    The schedule you have right now sounds awful- you work Every Weekend! When on earth do you have time with your DH?? I would take the new job in a heartbeat. My mom was a nurse and worked 3-11 for a few years, it's a good schedule. Hire a nanny for a few weeks, it will be worth it.
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  • emberlee3emberlee3 member
    Go with what you will be happier with long-term. 
    DS born 8/8/09 and DD born 6/12/12.
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  • Shopaholic42488Shopaholic42488 member
    def the hospital i would be happier with. where do you ladies find nannies? care.com?
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  • djm31012djm31012 member
    i actually think your schedule now sounds terrible. there is no job that would make me want to work every weekend.  40 hrs a week permanently is nothing, let alone for a few weeks. I work 60 hrs a week and I am DS's best friend in the world. Do what makes you happy and what is the best financially for your family.
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  • IblamethebeerIblamethebeer member
    Now that you've typed it all out, does it still seem like a tough decision?
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  • scrappingcatscrappingcat member
    I agree that staying in a job that makes you unhappy is not good but want to give you the other side of that as well.

    If you are going to switch shifts now would be a great time so you have some seniority built up before your LO goes to school!  The only downside to working that 3-11 regularly with preschool/school is that it doesn't leave much quality time with your child.  I worked 2nd shift for a while and we kept DS in daycare part time and I didn't see him at all for 2-3 days in a row.  It was also tough on my husband. He hated being home alone every night and it really put a strain on our relationship.  I know many couples do this without issue but we are not one of those couples!
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  • Shopaholic42488Shopaholic42488 member
    after typing it all out, it doesn't seem that hard of a decision. esp with everyones responses. maybe after I've been there for a while i would get a 7-3 position. not seeing my hubby every weekend now sucks so bad. and the job I'm at now i will never get a raise.
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  • jlaOKjlaOK member
    Agree with PP's that the hospital seems like a better all around choice.  How many days a week will you work at the hospital?  The only negative would be that your husband will have to do all of the evening stuff (dinner, bath, etc.) with your LO, but having your weekend back would be amazing.
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  • jesuisfatigueejesuisfatiguee member

    Go for the hospital job. It's better for the long run. Being away from your newborn will be tough, but it's only for a short time - and it's not like you'll never see her, even during those 40 hour work weeks :)  Like PPs have said, most of us work 40+ hour work weeks, and our kids still recognize us as Momma.

    It'll be ok, I promise! <3




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  • VegasGal1978VegasGal1978 member
    I agree with many others. Go for the better job if that is what is in your heart. BTW, I am in MA too, in Boston. Howdy, neighbor!
    Can't figure out the signature thing, so here's the short, short version.....first daughter born on November 10, 2013. She was conceived through the magic of IVF after 2+ years of TTC.
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