"Thinkin About Changin Jobs"

Updated on February 10, 2009
M.P. asks from Charlotte, NC
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I am a 27y.o. Critical Care Registered Nurse. I have been in this field since 2001. Lately I have been feeling like I would like to do something different. Don't get me wrong, I love taking care of others, but I'm getting burned out with the long hours of being on my feet and and also working 3rd shift. I started working on my master's degree, but I am also a new mom of a 9 month old and my husband travels ALOT with his job, so returning to school hasn't been an easy task. I don't know what else I can do with my science degree. I am open to any and all suggestions. Thank you in advance.

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M.S.

answers from Raleigh on

M.

If you go to the federal government site...i think it is govjobs.gov or something like that. They have jobs that require you to have a nursing degree but are more to the director/manager side. This may get you out of rat race and keep your salary. Good luck.

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T.W.

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My cousin was in the same position you are. She was just burned out and wanted to spend more time with her son. She took a job with BCBS and worked from home until her son got old enough to be a latch key kid. She loves the no weekends and no holidays, not to mention getting off work by 5:00! She just finished her Master's degree last summer. Good luck!

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T.G.

answers from Norfolk on

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C.B.

answers from Norfolk on

Hello M.,
have you ever thought about being a Home Care Nurse. The money is just as good and sometimes even better. Also you can do a few visits a day, do all your paperwork at home and just drop it into the office when needed. You wouldn't be on your feet all day and it surely doesn't wear you out like a hospital setting does. I'm a Combat Medic in the military and I know how stressful it can get. Overworked and under paid!!!! LOL ALso, since you are working on your Master's you can think about teaching after your finished. Hoped this helped alittle and Good Luck :-)

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E.W.

answers from Greensboro on

I am also looking to change jobs. I say we just do it.

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J.J.

answers from Wilmington on

So what did you end up doing? I am in that same position now. I would love to be a stay at home mom but it is just not financially possible right now. Currently I work 4 10 hour days and I have to rotate everyoher Sat. I do enjoy my job but I just wish that I had a Mon-Fri job. I want to be able to spend the weekends with my family. My husband is also gone a lot being in the military so I am always the one to take my son to daycare. We have to get up at 4:30 in the morning so I can be to work at 5:30. I wanted the early morning shift so I could at least have dinner and play time with my son but I still feel like my days are to short with him.
Thanks for listening :)

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C.B.

answers from Jacksonville on

You may want to look into an administrative nursing position. It certainly sounds as if you are well qualified! Retirement homes are great places for positions like that. It might be worth looking into director of nursing (or assistant DON) for nursing homes or assisted livings. Its rewarding without the long shifts and they need RNs in those positions. Good luck to you!

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M.B.

answers from Norfolk on

I always believe that if you have any doubts with your job whether you hate it or even just bored with it that you should broaden your horizons. Especially when you have a child around. I am a working mother of two boys that are now 10 and 13 but I worked when they were younger and couldnt imagine the long hours you put in for your career and then coming home to a young child. I bet you are tired and exhausted at times. My mom was a nurse when I was younger and she started to get burned out from the long hours so she ended up getting a job as an aide at a retirement home which she has been doing now for 28 years and loves it. She works a set schedule usually no more than 8 hours and chooses whether she wants nights or days. That might be something to look into. I know she works for a private company that the retirement home subs out and makes very good pay. Goodluck on your decision, I hope it all works out for the best.

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R.C.

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Hi M.! I saw your posting that you are looking for something different and I have the perfect opportunity for you. First of all I would like to introduce myself. My name is R. and I am a PartyLite consultant. I have been a proud consultant for a year now and I absolutely love what I do. It gives me the flexibility to be at home with my two kids and I couldn't ask for anything more. I actually just returned from our annual conference in Houston, TX and I have to say attending that conference further justified my reasons for being a part of their team. Their are so many wonderful men and women that sell beautiful candles and accessories for PartyLite and some of the success stories I heard from real people were not only inspiring, but very motivating. I would love to talk to you about the PartyLite opportunity and how it can change your life. The products sell themselves and I have to say we have the best hostess program in the direct selling market! I absolutely love my job and I am always looking to add people like you to my team. If you would like to call me I can be reached at ###-###-####.

Sincerely,

R.

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V.N.

answers from Columbia on

Hi M.:

I completely understand how you feel. I felt the same way when I was in the adminsitration field. I finally took a leap of faith and found my home based business that was free to start. If you are looking for a change out of the nursing field totally, I'd love to tell you more about what I do and how to start it for free and make money from the beginning. It is totally legit. You can visit my website at www.partylite.biz/VickiNelson for more information.

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A.B.

answers from Raleigh on

Hey,

Have you ever considered becoming an Independent Consultant for Arbonne. You could still stay at home with your daughter and earn a supplemental income while doing it. I began my Arbonne business just a few months ago and am having an amazing time meeting other people and building a home based business to boot.

Check out my site www.abriggs.myarbonne.com.

My number is on the site please feel free to call or email me with questions.

The compensation plan is amazing.

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K.F.

answers from Jacksonville on

Are you wanting to stay in the nursing field? And are you wanting to continue working outside of the home, or would you like to work at home?
I have a two and a half year old daughter, and I have several home businesses that I handle from home. If you would be interested in something like that, you may send me a personal message on here.
Good luck!

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