I use overtime to my advantage. I don’t like when employers borderline harass you or try to make you feel bad for not picking up overtime. But I like that in nursing there’s ALWAYS the opportunity for overtime it can help you get ahead on things and you can definitely use it to your advantage/goals but agree with you on maintaining work life balance

@sim_aware

3 жыл бұрын

It is important to know your limits. Glad to hear you use it strategically. I hate the harassment/ guilt about doing it as well. I plan for floats rather than giving my team a hard time. If the want OT, they come to me and I reduce the float requests. #SimTribe

@cesiliaduarte1781

3 жыл бұрын

Lol I mostly do overtime because they call me and I feel some kind of pressure after I said no the last time.

@sim_aware

3 жыл бұрын

@@cesiliaduarte1781 Don't let the guilt drive you insane. As much as they need you there, they also need you to take breaks when you need them to prevent burnout.

@christianhenry4173

3 жыл бұрын

As a security officer most of the time overtime is mandatory. However if a person works two jobs then 1 company can't give too much overtime to it's employee.

Mental health nurse here.... the hospital I’m employed at offers incentive (time and 1/2+10) due to being short staffed... we also get mandated to work 16 hour shifts from time to time. The money is great and easy to get addicted to, however, the work is both physically and mentally draining. Because of the nice checks, I would pick up incentive shift all the time, but be too tired to do anything on my days off. Now I only pick them up for special occasions or when I want to make a big purchase.

@sim_aware

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I think the goal directed OT is BY FAR the best way to do it. Thanks for all you do! #SimTribe

@kierralauren6413

3 жыл бұрын

Omg I want to be a mental nurse too!!!

@sim_aware

3 жыл бұрын

@@kierralauren6413 #YouGotThis! #SimTribe

@chanaofcourse3094

3 жыл бұрын

@@kierralauren6413 , I work geriatric mental health. Geri is my love! Good luck with all your future endeavors 🖤

I went from 3 12s to Monday-Friday 8-5... Omgggg the struggle was real switching over lol I do get my weekends off, but I miss having days off during the week lol

@sim_aware

3 жыл бұрын

I loved shopping during the week when my schedule was similar. Thanks for all you do! #SimTribe

@msstacey777

3 жыл бұрын

I just went from a weekend shift of 3 12s (fri-sun) to a Monday-Friday 8-5p position. I’m going to miss my days off during the week so much but the 12hr shifts were exhausting for me!

Love your videos even tho I’m not a nurse yet. In nursing school now.

@sim_aware

3 жыл бұрын

Going into nursing in a pandemic takes a special person. Thank you for all you do! #SimTribe

@quelquun2018

3 жыл бұрын

I'm also Haitian,I'm also in nursing school. I'm in my 3rd semester at a local community college🇭🇹🇭🇹😝😝😝 3rd semester is brutal, it chews you up and spits you out. 2 more weeks until this semester is over. Tomorrow is the last day of Clinicals😄😄😄😄

@sim_aware

3 жыл бұрын

@@quelquun2018 #YouGotThis!! #SimTribe

You got this girl, get that money! I’m a CNA and I do my overtime during the summer so I can work less during the school year💖

@carolinethiele4270

3 жыл бұрын

@Fit 4 Christ Msdetermination yay!! Nursing school is hard but we got this!💪🏼

I've been in and out of watching your videos all through nursing school and lately I have been loving this channel and your energy. I can't wait to keep seeing you grow

Girl! I can't believe you got your wisdom teeth out the day before thanksgiving! But yeah I work OT. When I was a CNA and in nursing pre-reqs, I literally worked 60+ hours every single week. The bonuses were so good. Now that I'm an LPN, I try to only work 32-40 hours since I'm in an ADN program, but I have been forced to work OT every week lately bc of the pandemic. So many nurses have quit or they have gotten sick. And we have no bonuses. I am so burned out lately with working full time and going to school, but I live by myself so I have lots of bills to pay. And like you, I'm trying to buy a house soon. It'll all be worth it someday. I graduate with my RN in May.

@sim_aware

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all you do! #SimTribe

@lytonya1533

3 жыл бұрын

Working full time and going to school is definitely doable yes?

Thanks for taking time to share your experience even with your busy schedule. I’ve always wondered about overtime and people don’t seem to talk about it much.

Hi , love your videos!! You inspired me to enroll into school and become a nurse . I know it’ll be extremely tough but these nursing videos always motivates me !

I work overtime when I can. I’m currently going back to school so I have to remind myself that taking care of my mental health matters. However, when I can pick up extra shifts, I do!

@sim_aware

3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like an exceptional plan! #YouGotThis! Thanks for all you do! #SimTribe

I am so proud of you. You have came so far from where you started. ❤️❤️❤️

I am a workahaulic now. But I believe in overtime with a purpose. You have a purpose so it's cool.

I work in dentistry but looooove your videos. You’re so calming but yet get me motivated lol. Love from NC!

@sim_aware

3 жыл бұрын

HEY! I am in NC too! Chapel Hill to be exact! Thank you for all you do! Dental health has been a MAJOR challenge with COVID #SimTribe

Overtime used to sound so disgusting to me lol But I’ve been in the same mindset as you...really developing financial wellness and trying to save and invest more, so that’s been motivating me to pick up extra. For me, overtime is something I want to do in phases with breaks in between.

@sim_aware

3 жыл бұрын

I really like her plan to work with purpose. You are AMAZING! Thank you for all you do! #SimTribe

Great video as always 👍🏾👏🏾🤗 and can’t wait to see the vlog when you got your wisdom teeth taken out the experience and how it went.

I used to work OT all the time when I was in the ER I would pick up 4 hour shifts. Now I'm a travel nurse getting bigger coin for less hours and travel on my free time. It's been live changing

@sim_aware

3 жыл бұрын

That is a change I see more doing after the pandemic. I hope people in medicine at all levels realize that living their own life is important. Kind of wish my wife had wanted to be a traveler. Thanks for all you do! #SimTribe

As a hispanic female and super educated, I don't make what is conducive to my educational background so YES I work overtime, alot.

First I want to say I am a HUGE fan and you were one of my motivations for continuing school! I am currently a MA at a primary care clinic (w/6 providers and 2 NP's) but I recently took advantage of the extra hours being offered for Covid units at Our hospitals. I am also in school full time for my ADN. I love the money, but my favorite part is the paid experience and extra training I am getting. I honestly wanted to do a lot more to help Covid patients and I got my wish! I have 3 daughters so I understand the need for work life balance... I just couldn't miss this opportunity to learn and get paid. I'm currently on a 12hr shift, studying and watching your videos!

Girl, don’t apologize for not posting because we will still be here every time you post regardless ❤️❤️

My motto as a nurse: “I don’t work extra unless I’m getting paid extra” 🤗 I also try to watch it on the OT because the taxes I pay are ridiculous. I believe in work life balance it’s so easy to get caught up in the money

@rlo348

3 жыл бұрын

I haven't started working as a nurse yet. Is the OT taxed as a "bonus"?

@keriarho9937

3 жыл бұрын

@@rlo348 depends on your facility

I never work overtime unless I’m getting incentive or a bonus !

@sim_aware

3 жыл бұрын

Just make sure they take taxes out on the incentive. If they don't, you have to hold it for tax time. I have seen places do it both ways. #SimTribe

@christianhenry4173

3 жыл бұрын

@@sim_aware neither method is worth it. The best option is two jobs if you need the extra cash. 1 full time with minor overtime, the other part time. It works. Plus I'm bringing home more than what I get from 70 hours of ot in security.

@christianhenry4173

3 жыл бұрын

@@sim_aware or you could partially work overtime. But the deal employees don't consider is that overtime adds more stress and health problems if you do this as a routine.b

The money is definitely worth it but keeping it short term is a good idea.

My hospital offers that incentive too but I couldn’t do it lol my floor is back to a covid icu and I wanna be there as little as possible as selfish as that is

@sim_aware

3 жыл бұрын

I would not call that selfish. You have to know your limits and needs too. Thank you for all you do! #SimTribe

@samirahh4229

3 жыл бұрын

It’s not selfish, yes we are nurses but we are human, there’s nothing wrong with wanting to live a healthy life.

I have... ive worked 16s several times as well as extra days a week. And i had to limit that because doing that consistently becomes your life. You have money, but no energy to live your life. So i do it here and there now.

@TheNurseNook

3 жыл бұрын

16s 😅

I’m an overtime junkie. Mostly because at my old job I loved my individuals and wanted to make sure I was there so I knew someone I trusted was taking care of them. It definitely does get to you tho 😫 also that baby bearded dragon cameo made my entire life 🥰

We are on the same bonus contract. It’s hard I’m super drained and haven’t spent time w my kid. I’m not use to working extra. But I’mma kill these 4 weeks and secure the bag

@TheNurseNook

3 жыл бұрын

Bag secured!

I swear your videos are one of my motivations to keep going through nursing school....because Pharmacology is no joke, but seeing you living your best life (COVID aside), I got this lol

@sim_aware

3 жыл бұрын

Nursing school in a pandemic is NO JOKE! Thank you for being the amazing person you are. You have to be special to do this. #YouGotThis! #SimTribe

@KayyEveryday

3 жыл бұрын

@@sim_aware just subbed to your channel, can't wait to watch more videos

@sim_aware

3 жыл бұрын

@@KayyEveryday Thank you! I am woking on a diabetes education video now but don't think I'll finish editing tonight.Anything you want to see?

I work 32 hours a week and it’s considered full time at my hospital, we get time and a half after 32.5 hours. I was picking up frequently until I told myself, sis you need rest. Now I only do it if I know I’ll have a nice stretch off. I tried applying to per diem jobs for extra $$$ but sometimes the aggravation isn’t worth the money. I admire that you are so determined ❤️

@TheNurseNook

3 жыл бұрын

Time and a half after 32 hours? Goals

@sim_aware

3 жыл бұрын

My wife did 32 as well for a while but OT did not kick in until 40. She never did extra then... Thanks for all you do! #SimTribe

Goal oriented overtime is definitely better than doing it just for the extra money to blow. The goal will help power through the challenge. Having a set amount of doing them is also key. You know you can keey that pace for 4 weeks. Great job! #SimTribe

Love seeing your vlogs! ❤️

I think overtime is definitely worth it, my job also offers the incentives as well so I figured why not and my paychecks have been so nice but there’s definitely need for a balance and taking care of yourself, it’s not worth it to burn yourself out, only work as much as you feel comfortable with

As a nurse who has been working with covid patients since March, it really upsets me when healthcare professionals downplay or give missinformation on COVID. It super annoying and disrespectful to people who work with covid patients and family members who have lost loved ones to COVID. Thank you for saying something! Also, my job has been offering incentive for working overtime and i have not been taking advantage of it. It is super exhausting to work 4 days and do school fulltime (I am in the MSN program). I consider all of my days off as MENTAL HEALTH DAYS. Kudos to you for working extra. Make that money girl!!!

@sim_aware

3 жыл бұрын

YOU are AMAZING! School full time with working full time, WOW. Please don't burn out and thank you for all you do! #SimTribe

Yess! I always work OT especially as a new grad! The money is awesome.

@MommaNurse

3 жыл бұрын

Just don't get burned out.

@sim_aware

3 жыл бұрын

Please remember to recharge. Like @Momma Nurse said, don't burn out. Too easy in medicine. Thank you both for all you do! #SimTribe

I'm a CVICU nurse in NYC and I do the same. Work at least one OT a week to get advantage of x1.5 OT rate and the incentive. My train of thought is that I worked in the Philippines for 2 years and London, UK for 3 years before working as an ICU nurse in the US. Believe it or not what we get in one OT shift is more than a "three month's work" of work in the Philippines and about two week's worth of work in a big hospital in London, UK. I know it's crazy but tht's how I push myself to do at least one OT shift in 🇺🇸 ☺️

I remember when I was working 60 hours (I didn't have a choice) between Thanksgiving and Christmas. I had 1 day off a week for about 5-6 weeks during the holiday season. The last time I did that, I was mentally, physically, emotionally exhausted/drained. The overtime was great and the bills were paid

I am in nursing school so I cant work overtime at this time. But I used to and you are right the money can get addictive. But we have to keep in mind that are mental and physical health is important for our selves and our patients.

Yes, let's see a few vlogmas videos. I want to see Houston. Even though you are working those extra hours you are being rewarded. The extra money add up. People normally work OT if they have extra bills, want to purchase something or save as you said for a car or home. We all have to do what we have to do to accomplish those goals. 👍

I would LOVE to work 3 and be done LOL. But I try to work at least one overtime shift per pay period! On the same saving and investing mentality!

@sim_aware

3 жыл бұрын

AWESOME plan! Thank you for all you do! #SimTribe

I handle authorizations for a health insurance company and there is always loads of OT... and I work from home but sometimes I catch myself needing a mental break. The money is good but you have to take time off and get your mind right. Im starting nursing school in January and I will pick up OT to help pay for school.

@sim_aware

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all you do! Most days you will find me complaining about the insurance companies but respect the work you do for them. Good luck in nursing school. The experience you have now will be a HUGE asset in the future. #SimTribe

I’m a new LPN, I don’t pick up extra time. But I make OT by staying later than scheduled. So if I stay 4 or 5 hours after each shift a few times a week, I can make great OT pay

@savannahwitter2276

3 жыл бұрын

Wait...like staying for another half of a shift? Or...staying charting for your previous shift?

@shayslife8102

3 жыл бұрын

@@savannahwitter2276 staying to help the next shift. Our facility is short nurses so I stay to help the next shift. I chart as I go so I don’t have to chart for hours at the end.

Love this video. I’m a full time tele/covid RN and part time student (finishing that BSN) and I want to get that extra money to help pay for a house....... but I also think it’s usually not worth it 😂 our job is already stressful! PS your hair is gorgeous!

@sim_aware

3 жыл бұрын

I think YOU are amazing! Great to do it when you have time and a goal but protecting your mental health is key. Thank you for all you do! #SimTribe

Please upload more just listening to you keeps me sane during my studying for boards 🤗

@sim_aware

3 жыл бұрын

Good luck on your boards! #YouGotThis! #SimTribe

@Meli-je9sy

3 жыл бұрын

@@sim_aware thank you

Could you do a hair wash routine?! Love your videos!!

Hi travel nurse here!! I’ve only picked up OT shifts a hand full of times because I am a FIRM believer in work life balance & my body just can’t take more than 3 shifts a week. If I pick up OT, I’m going to be feeling exhausted for an extra couple of days. Need that off time 🙏🏼

I am one of those crazies that will pick up overtime every time it is offered. I work the NICU and of course if our census is low there is no overtime to be had. But when there is I hop on it for 2 reasons. Obviously the money is good. But if they are in need of nurses I go because I want the staffing to be safe for not only my coworkers sake but most def the babies. I can't stand the thought of things not being safe for my little patients.

Yes. I work OT! I used to be a workaholic but it inclines you to burn out faster when doing too much OT. Also, can you do a vid on vaccines and your take on them considering common circumstances. Example : comprised immune systems, children, elderly , etc Love your videos btw ☺️

@sim_aware

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all you do! #SimTribe

Right now my hospital is offering a nice incentive bc of the need due to our covid census. It’s great but I try to do an extra 8-12 a paycheck bc of me being a momma as well. My kids need me too.

I have no problems with it especially when it’s used to your advantage!

Going on my 3rd month off of orientation as a new nurse & I promised myself I won’t do OT for at least a year. I’m good with my 3’s for now 😅

I think the over time you working is good enough, because you still have time for your self. It will be harder if you had kids. You should take advantage right that you don’t have kids and you still very young 🥰 . By the way I wanted to say thank you 😊 for sharing your experiences as nurse, before your channel I was getting very disappointed of this carrier, because currently I’m about to apply for nursing school and I heard so many bad things about being a nurse but you channel change my mind completely thank you 😊.

Kinda miss the OG a boogie intro but you know what, sometimes change is good.

Hey Nicole, been following you for a while now. And wanted to know if you can make a video comparing the nurse life from Florida vs Texas as I am considering both. Sending love from NY. And I love OT lol but not more than 2 per check..but now I can't since I'm orientation for changing to Mother/baby unit so I cannot wait to start again with OT, but as you said, we need a balance.

I don't always work OT but if the price is right I'll think about it lol 🤑🤑🤑

@TheNurseNook

3 жыл бұрын

This

It is such a huge difference working 4 days. I don't care what people say, especially if you work nights. I fell like I'll eventually start doing contracts locally so I can make more per hours. The only peoblem is insurance which I know some companies pay but still.

My industry ( meetings and events/concerts) isn’t coming back til about mid next year. I miss the work and I miss the missed opportunities of OT. Needless to say, I will now work over time for the extra money to put AWAY in a rainy day acct. after all, people recommend having at least 4 months salary saved for when sh*t hits the fan.

Hello. I have been watching you for years. I am too a nurse. I agree with the savings. How I do my schedule is I work 6 days straight so I can have 8 days off. 36 hours a week. So I do thurs to Tuesday.

@missb1982

3 жыл бұрын

I used to do that but this new job i have has set days instead me being able to pick my days. I have to use pto to get my days in a row now

@sim_aware

3 жыл бұрын

That sounds like the schedule my wife used to to. It was great for us escaping for long weekends. Thanks for all you do! #SimTribe

Yes I will definitely work overtime depending on the reason. Right now I’m in a crisis contract and I’m doing 4 days a week 12 hours of course and the pay is great I do not think I will do it long term though. But as long as the rates are out here I plan to do it when I can so I can also save and invest!!!!! Get your money boo!!!!!!

I used to work at Clorox they do double time and a half on holiday's

I’ve noticed that overtime really only makes sense for me up to a certain extent. Generally I find that I make the most money if I do 4 shifts per week, maybe I can even pull off 5 one week (you know in a biweekly pay check). I feel that if I do more than that I end up giving most of the money from the shift right back to taxes so it becomes pointless unless their giving our a good incentive like double time or something.

I’m in school still but I work as a tech. I work overtime quite a bit. Squeeze in 5 shifts/week on occasion.

Getting your wisdom teeth out the day before thanksgiving? Omg! I was a mess after I got mine out, it was surgical but still! How did that go!?

I honestly didn’t think It was worth It. I’m being physically and mentally drained and then they take out extra taxes from my check!! It would look like I didn’t even work that much overtime...I would pass when I worked in the hospital. Now I’m working from home as a RN and I lovvvveee itttt..oh and KZread on the side 🤣🤣🤣

@tiaraheels1468

3 жыл бұрын

Hi! May I ask how you work from home? I’m in nursing school and I’m trying to find out how I can work from home too.

What is your routine to keep your face that good and clean?

I’m in nursing school and I have one more semester left but I work as an evening receptionist at a nursing home and sometimes I work overtime. I would work 14 hour shifts from time to time and I don’t think there’s anything wrong with picking up a little overtime, but I do believe that there should be a limit to how much u work if that makes sense. I know when I become a nurse I wouldn’t mind working 3-4 12 hour shifts, but I refuse to work more than that lol. I knew a nurse who worked 6 12’s and I don’t know how she did that, it’s just mentally, and physically draining..

Lol “The virus doesn’t affect you if you’re healthy” That’s not how anything works in healthcare 😂😭

i don’t mind overtime maybe twice a month. especially since night shift i easier than day shift so it’s super easy to rack up those extra hours. No more than 2 days a month tho

Love your channel! Definitely aspire to reach your level 👏🏻 My girlfriend and I started our own KZread channel. We are both travel nurses, so we hope to offer insight into that part of our profession. Keep up the great videos!

My hospital is offering it for 2 weeks increments at a time. I just got off orientation like a month ago so they told me not yet. I will be doing it next time for sure.

I don't work overtime at my full time job because it's taxes. I am a PACU nurse and we have the option to work 3/12s. .4/10s..or 5/8s off on weekends except for taking call once every 6 weeks. I also work for a local pre diem travel nurse agency. I can pick up daily travel shifts. So l could literally pick up a 6-8 hour daily local travel shift and make like 800 bucks (depending on the assignment) in one shift no taxes taken out. However l do have additional taxes taken from my full time job. For me that's the better option because l can sign up for per diem travel shift 24 hours in advance. I only pick up minimum 2 extra days a month and make 1400-1600 extra. If the shift gets canceled l still get paid.

I used to work at a SNF and the only way to really make any money was to pull doubles. So I used to do back to back doubles. The pay was so low that overtime was the only way to pay the bills. Not to mention some days there was no relief and management didn't step in.... Finally left there after realizing that hard workers get the shit stick and no respect. 🤷🏾‍♀️

Yes I have the same goals

I’m an RN, I work 7 days a week... 12-16 hours...4 days a week is a vacation.... and I have 4 kids, one being a 1 year old 😳

@sim_aware

3 жыл бұрын

WOW, That is VERY hard. Thank you for all you do! #SimTribe

My mom works two jobs as a nurse and constantly works overtime at her night job. With that being said she always says how one day she is going to crash but she’s addicted to the lifestyle now.

I work 60+ hours a week, I don’t have time and I’m always traveling, I’m never home, I be irritated but I find temporary happiness with my checks

I'm a CNA, but I've been doing the same thing and I've been doing it for months. An 8 here and a 12 there, and I'm exhausted. I'm doing it though because I start nursing school on January 4th and I wanna have something saved in case I need it. Plus we have a bonus for nurses and CNAs right now which helps a lot.

@sim_aware

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your AMAZING work! Our team would be in trouble without our incredible CNA team. Good luck with school! #YouGotThis! #SimTribe

@zacharymajerus8624

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

I pick up an extra shift every 2 weeks. How ever I work in pedi home health so the work load is not physically draining since I only have one shift. At the hospital I could never! LOL

I work overtime every week and I hate it because its not even my choice most of the time. I work in a clinic rather than a hospital and we are short staffed with way too many patients per nurse so with taking care of them, charting and doing small little chores around the clinic, I'm being overworked every week and come home late almost everyday. I prefer a work/life balance bc personally idt its worth it

@sim_aware

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all you do! I have a clinic that is down three nurses and we can't get a float most weeks. My team is beat. If you have any suggestions, would love to hear them. You are amazing! Thank you for all you do! #SimTribe

My job also offered the same incentive program! I did the first one last yr before covid, but now that covid is hitting the hospital bad there’s no way I’m picking up OT. If I didn’t have to constantly work with covid patients ofc I would pick up but it’s not worth It in my opinion for my floor (medsurg/Tele/covid) and the stress It adds

@sim_aware

3 жыл бұрын

Have to protect yourself to be able to do the best for your patients. Thank you for recognizing that! Appreciate all you do! #SimTribe

@michellek652

3 жыл бұрын

Same: I work neuro med/surg.. confused, total care patients. Throw in covid in there and numerous call-ins... it’s too exhausting. Looking for a new job, haha!

@sim_aware

3 жыл бұрын

@@michellek652 99+% of the nurses in my state that want a job, have a job. REALLY hard to hire right now so hope it would not be too exhausting. Thanks for all you do! #SimTribe

I hate OT not only is it exhausting but the taxes are hell. If I need to save I'm willing to do it but as long as I've been a nurse we have OT built into our schedules and I hate it.

OT all day we get an incentive for each day we pick up and if we pick up a day for 4 weeks in a row you get another bonus sign me up!!!!

Man at the job I’m at now my OT is pretty good ($31) but by the time you get to it you’re exhausted, I’m usually the and 40 and go home type but since it’s the holidays I been getting what I can

@sim_aware

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all you do! #SimTribe

@alannabors

3 жыл бұрын

@@sim_aware I’m not a nurse, YET😂😂 I wish

@sim_aware

3 жыл бұрын

@@alannabors #YouGotThis!

Why is this just now in my recommended? I have notifications on.

hey alexis, i have to do a presentation for my maternity class on bereavement following the loss of a baby. do you know of any good sources i can use for the presentation? thankyouu🥰

Love the video

Nahhh girl I don’t but I do have a side job that’s less stressful that I pick up hours

@sim_aware

3 жыл бұрын

Is it outside of medicine? My wife grows and sells vegetables outside of her job and it keeps her happier than work shifts would. Thank you for all you do! #SimTribe

The only time I work overtime is if a coworker needs help 🤷🏻‍♀️ and no more than one a month 🙅🏻‍♀️

I have multiple nursing jobs, so I do overtime through two jobs to avoid one job taking a ton of taxes out.

These past few months I been working 10-11 days straight 12 10hr shifts 😝 #virtualUC

Nope I’m working my three shifts and that’s all ! But I am getting married and need extra cash for honeymoon and wedding.

what's the name of the podcast?

My hospital offers bonus pay everyday.. it’s insane and impossible not to pick up 😫😫

I just quit my job because of a mandatory overtime policy. Every once in a while is okay, but every week for 6+ months is toooo much 😩

I’m nine months into my nursing career so I’m not picking up overtime anytime soon lol but maybe after I officially make a year I’ll think about it.

@sim_aware

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all you do! You entered into the greatest challenge in 100 years. Appreciate you! #SimTribe

I'll only work overtime if there's a good incentive/bonus. If not no thank you lol. If they are desperate enough you can get some extra coins. I don't do it too often tho. I need a life outside of nursing.

I think working overtime is ok up to a certain point. I've found that if I work more than one extra shift per pay period the extra money gets taken out in taxes and I don't notice much difference in my check.

@sim_aware

3 жыл бұрын

That was me. Now I am salary, still working the same hours but no OT. Thank you for all you do! #SimTribe

@twillybbe

3 жыл бұрын

This is true. You have to find that happy medium for you to see the fruits of your labor when it comes to overtime.

I signed a three week contract where I’d pick up one extra shift a week and honestly it wasn’t that bad... once I completed it I was like this was def worth the extra money. BUTTTT ED is stressful af and it’s getting busy busy again so idk if it’s worth my mental health lol

@TheNurseNook

3 жыл бұрын

I am now addicted to over time lol

@sim_aware

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all you do! (and knowing to protect your mental health!) #SimTribe

Buying a house asap... i work 6 to 7x12s a week.

I never work overtime on purpose, however, I have an on call piece to my job. So....I work about 50 hours a week.

@sim_aware

3 жыл бұрын

That is a LONG week. That's about what I do too but salary so no OT. Thank you for all you do! #SimTribe

I’m healthy and I have COVID now smh, I spent thanksgiving in my room eating food that taste like nothing and cryin because my body ached.

@twillybbe

3 жыл бұрын

I’m sorry you’re going through this. I wish you a speedy recovery. I felt like I had to respond to you and wish you well.

Nope. Not worth it IMO. I have a PRN job on the side and I’d rather do that than work OT on my regular full time job.