https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 05 May 2026 06:42:20 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/switch-jobs-or-wait#post-2217741 Thu, 25 Jun 2015 00:26:12 +0000 MsMini 2217741@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I can't tell you what is best for you, but I can reassure you. I am an NICU nurse, which means rotating shifts, weekends, overnights etc. now, I have always done shift work, so I am used to it, but I love my shifts (my hubby not so much but that's a different story :wink: ). It has a lot of benefits, like my hubby is much more independent with our kids because when I am working he has more alone tine when he is in charge and has to do things without me. I also get more "me time" because we use day care during my night shifts, so after I get my sleep I have time for cooking, cleaning, errands etc and my DH does daycare pickup. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/switch-jobs-or-wait#post-2217736 Wed, 24 Jun 2015 23:50:15 +0000 birdofafeather 2217736@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Becksabee: It sounds like the work environment you have is unstable/starting to not be as great and the long plan is to get a job at a hospital. If the opportunity is there, I would explore it. If you already have childcare during the day, then you can sleep, etc. overnights aren't the best but I guess I'm thinking I'd rather get the crappy hours out of the way sooner in hopes of getting a good schedule once the kids were in school. Rather than starting over with a not ideal schedule when they are much more scheduled? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/switch-jobs-or-wait#post-2217722 Wed, 24 Jun 2015 22:51:11 +0000 Becksabee 2217722@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I haven't decided for sure. My husband thinks I should stick with the job longer and establish more work history. I've been there almost 3 years. </p> <p>Childcare is not an issue. My husband works 9-5 and is the one who picks up/drops off the kids. </p> <p>Money-wise we do ok. The bills get paid, but I have a lot in student loans which I have been stressed over. More money would be great. My work does do yearly raises so I would make more money as time goes on but there is no chance of advancement. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/switch-jobs-or-wait#post-2217706 Wed, 24 Jun 2015 21:43:39 +0000 lady grey 2217706@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Working nights pretty much sucks. Have you already decided you definitely want to do that? If you are totally fine with it, then yes I would make the switch. Personally I had to work nights a new nurse and would never do it again, esp now having a young kid.</p> <p>Also how will you handle childcare if/when you do rotating shifts? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/switch-jobs-or-wait#post-2217695 Wed, 24 Jun 2015 21:29:46 +0000 runnerd 2217695@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm currently staying at a job with great flexible hours and 80% WAH. I know I could easily get a 10-15% raise just by switching companies, but the flexibility is invaluable during this season of life for me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/switch-jobs-or-wait#post-2217688 Wed, 24 Jun 2015 21:21:55 +0000 BabyBoecksMom 2217688@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I switched a job I really liked (worked w/ my husband, flexible hours, good benefits, etc) to a job with better money, and I hated the new job so much! Tgere was no work/life balance... and they worked me even hardwr after I had my 2nd baby, so I hardly saw my family (or new baby for that matter). But, we were able to move to a nicer area, pay for better daycare and go on nicer vacations After 2 years I was finally able to get another job. </p> <p>So, I guess I'm saying it's a toss up. It's such a hard decision that you will only know if you try. It could end up being a great opportunity or a struggle. Good luck!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/switch-jobs-or-wait#post-2217485 Wed, 24 Jun 2015 17:23:29 +0000 Finfan 2217485@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrscobee: @Corduroy: I agree. Regular hours make my life SO much easier with a small child (soon to be adding a 2nd). That would really be my priority unless your job is unbearable. But it would be a nightmare for me to arrange backup childcare for weird shifts overnight etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/switch-jobs-or-wait#post-2217471 Wed, 24 Jun 2015 17:10:02 +0000 mrscobee 2217471@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Corduroy: agree with this. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/switch-jobs-or-wait#post-2217470 Wed, 24 Jun 2015 17:05:59 +0000 Corduroy 2217470@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Becksabee: Will the difference in pay make a difference in your lifestyle? Will it balance out the change in schedule? </p> <p>At this point I value my predictable 40 hour work week and flexible schedule over 'more' money. If we weren't making 'enough' it would change my thinking. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/switch-jobs-or-wait#post-2217462 Wed, 24 Jun 2015 16:45:20 +0000 DesertDreams88 2217462@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For me, it would also depend on the culture.... long or weird hours are bearable with great coworkers/bosses, but I can barely stand a normal day when I'm being disrespected and belittled by administrators. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/switch-jobs-or-wait#post-2217459 Wed, 24 Jun 2015 16:39:15 +0000 Becksabee 2217459@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Would you leave a job with great hours for a job with better pay?</p> <p>I work in a specific area of healthcare and my goal has always been to eventually get a job at a hospital. I was planning on staying at my current job longer but we've had a change in management and things are going downhill fast. I have great hours (Monday -Friday 8-4). If I switch to hospital, the pay will be better but I may have to do overnights for a period of time or do rotating shifts. My kids are young (3 years and 8 months) so I'm unsure if I should jump ship now or wait. </p>