Changed my mind.

Ok, you all are going to think i'm batty...but I changed my mind about the new job.

Human Resources sent me over my official offer today and turns out they are not honoring my two years as an LPN before my 10+ years as an RN....so the pay cut is even more drastic than I thought.

It is almost $10 less per hour....which equals $120+ per shift less :( I made my pros and cons list...here it is...

PROS

• new opportunity, something i've never done but wanted to


• very very close in location


• new facility

CONS

• huge pay cut


• have to work lots of holidays like Xmas, Thanksgiving etc...


• they only have 12 hr. shifts...so not flexible


• starting back at the bottom of the totem pole...so seniority...which is huge in nursing.


• miss taking care of the cute sick kids....as hard as it is, it really is so rewarding.

anyway. I emailed the director, thanked her for the job offer....and she was very gracious in saying she would love for me to come work for her whenever I could. I do eventually think I will go there....but there is not money growing on our trees in our yard...and every penny counts right now. So for now, this is my decision. It was hard and I had that yucky pit in my stomach feeling all day until I realized this is the right choice.

I really dread the drive, but the money is great and a flexible schedule is what I need while my kids are little....I will pursue dreams later I guess :)

Sorry to be crazy...just thought I would update you all, if there is even anyone out there reading this.....because I had JUST posted how great I thought it would be....sad sometimes how much money drives what you do, huh?