Finally Gone Too Far
September 12th, 2008. Filed under: Finance & Fitness Fridays.I’m planning my escape. I’ve been trying to figure out how to leave my job and make enough income to work from home. That time has not yet come, but I am choosing to leave my job. I work as a mental health nurse and have been told in so many words that my job is to do paperwork and not “consult” with the clients. It’s difficult for the nurses who actually do their job to get all the paperwork done in a shift, therefore, it is not uncommon for us to clock out and finish up the paperwork part of the job on our own time. It has been decided that we will no longer be allowed to do that. I was told Saturday night that I was to concentrate on getting all the paperwork done and if any of my clients need to talk, they can talk to someone on Monday.
Excuse me. I work in a crisis stabilization unit. If any of my clients are in the middle of a meltdown on Saturday or Sunday, I’m supposed to tell them, “Hold that thought. Someone will talk to you on Monday.” That’s going to stabilize a crisis? In other words, I’m no longer allowed to be therapeutic. I became a nurse to help people, not ignore them when they are in need. Maybe some can do that, but I can’t.
So, I’m planning my escape. It’s not as easy as just turning in my two week’s notice and leaving. I need to have another job ready to go. I also have medical needs that I need to take care of first. I may have to be without medical insurance for awhile, so I’ll be hustling to get everything taken care of now. I have an appointment with a nurse recruiter this coming Tuesday. I’ve already turned in an application and sent my resume, and from our phone conversation, I can safely say that I will probably walk out the door as an employee. I will start out as a part timer and if it’s what I want, work it into a full time position. I’ve already been given that option. We only discussed some of the benefits thus far and will continue that discussion along with the important one of $$$. I will be paid on an hourly basis. I’ve already done the career thing and am no longer interested in anything more than a job right now. The bottom line. I’m working towards that debt free lifestyle.