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re: How do you know when you have job burn out ?
Posted on 1/20/16 at 12:40 pm to Lago Tiger
Posted on 1/20/16 at 12:40 pm to Lago Tiger
I just retired after 26 years as a probation officer. 20 years at my current agency. I was a pile of ashes. I was cynical of the agency. I did not agree with their philosophy. I dreaded going to work on Monday.
I took great pride in working with my clients and I had a very high level of success as measured by the matrix of recidivism, violations and compliance.
I finally concluded that the place was killing me and I felt like it was taking my soul. I retired on 12/31/15. I don't know what the future holds but, I am happy with my decision. Life is short and work is a big part of your life. Try to find s job where you are happy.
I took great pride in working with my clients and I had a very high level of success as measured by the matrix of recidivism, violations and compliance.
I finally concluded that the place was killing me and I felt like it was taking my soul. I retired on 12/31/15. I don't know what the future holds but, I am happy with my decision. Life is short and work is a big part of your life. Try to find s job where you are happy.
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Posted on 1/20/16 at 12:45 pm to lsunurse
Waiting to hear you opinion Nurse . I just got off the phone with the recruiter . Going to interview tomorrow . Might take a few weeks for a Deer Valley trip prior to starting something new .
Posted on 1/20/16 at 12:59 pm to Lago Tiger
Good luck on your interview 
I'm currently back in school(online) to get my BSN (required for my job to have it by 2020). I'm getting tuition reimbursement through my job and I'm less than 2 years away from being fully vested in the AZ state retirement system(a perk of working at the hospital I work at). So for me....if I'm unhappy at work I kinda just have to suck it up and deal with it. The pension thing is a great thing to have....but it can make you feel trapped as well cause you hate to leave and not have a great benefit as that. I see many nurses at my hospital that have just hung in the last several years cause they don't want to lose the pension. Some of the nurses on my floor have taken positions in other areas of the hospital to combat burnout...that way they have a different job but are still working for same hospital and don't have to sacrifice their pension. Next November I will be done with school....and may seriously consider a lateral move as well.
I'm currently back in school(online) to get my BSN (required for my job to have it by 2020). I'm getting tuition reimbursement through my job and I'm less than 2 years away from being fully vested in the AZ state retirement system(a perk of working at the hospital I work at). So for me....if I'm unhappy at work I kinda just have to suck it up and deal with it. The pension thing is a great thing to have....but it can make you feel trapped as well cause you hate to leave and not have a great benefit as that. I see many nurses at my hospital that have just hung in the last several years cause they don't want to lose the pension. Some of the nurses on my floor have taken positions in other areas of the hospital to combat burnout...that way they have a different job but are still working for same hospital and don't have to sacrifice their pension. Next November I will be done with school....and may seriously consider a lateral move as well.
This post was edited on 1/20/16 at 1:00 pm
Posted on 1/20/16 at 1:05 pm to geauxnavybeatbama
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To me it's when you get fed up with those you work with and you earn a stigma that you don't care anymore
You rang, sir??
Posted on 1/20/16 at 1:10 pm to Lago Tiger
Sounds rough. Is there any consolation in knowing you're one of the last people to care for them, to help them along in their final days?
Posted on 1/20/16 at 1:17 pm to Lago Tiger
What kind of nursing will the new job be for?
The first time I experienced burn out was right after our floor had dealt with the deaths of multiple children in one month. A couple of them were child abuse related and it just weighed so heavily on me. Shortly after that I took a job in another area(mother/baby) cause I figured taking care of new moms and babies had to be a happier environment. I went back to pediatrics a few years later cause I realized that is my nursing "niche" (and cause I was getting bored with mother/baby).
Some of my peds coworkers that just left our floor went to utilization review or case management type roles. I think they are happier now, but wonder if they will miss the hands on aspects of peds floor nursing. They now work a m-f type job with all weekends and holidays off. At times that sounds tempting...but I don't know if I would miss my 3 12 schedule and having more flexibility of days off.
The first time I experienced burn out was right after our floor had dealt with the deaths of multiple children in one month. A couple of them were child abuse related and it just weighed so heavily on me. Shortly after that I took a job in another area(mother/baby) cause I figured taking care of new moms and babies had to be a happier environment. I went back to pediatrics a few years later cause I realized that is my nursing "niche" (and cause I was getting bored with mother/baby).
Some of my peds coworkers that just left our floor went to utilization review or case management type roles. I think they are happier now, but wonder if they will miss the hands on aspects of peds floor nursing. They now work a m-f type job with all weekends and holidays off. At times that sounds tempting...but I don't know if I would miss my 3 12 schedule and having more flexibility of days off.
Posted on 1/20/16 at 1:25 pm to Lago Tiger
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The field of work I do 3 in 10 patients don't live a year . I see them 3 days a week . I've learned to keep a distance but most of the time you just can't
My only advice to you is to have your patients put you in their will. You gotta work this bucket kicking thing to your advantage.
Posted on 1/20/16 at 1:35 pm to Lago Tiger
My company was having lay offs and I said to myself I really wouldn't mind if they let me go. They weren't going to lay me off because I had my shite together but that's when I knew it was time for me to leave
Posted on 1/20/16 at 1:43 pm to Arkapigdiesel
I've specialized in Nephrology 'CNN". Dialysis, Apheresis CRRT, etc . Probably headed back to the Acute setting . Chronic stuff really wears on you . That state pension sounds awesome if you can hang . We get the matching 401 K . Hard to give up seniority if I leave .
Posted on 1/20/16 at 2:07 pm to Lago Tiger
quote:When you just don't care anymore.
How do you know when you have job burn out ?
Posted on 1/20/16 at 2:08 pm to Lago Tiger
It's time to change when you dread going to work and no amount of money offered would change that feeling.
Posted on 1/20/16 at 2:39 pm to Lago Tiger
When you hate to get up in the morning to go in.
When you have nothing to offer to enhance your position and don't even care.
When you have nothing to offer to enhance your position and don't even care.
Posted on 1/20/16 at 2:52 pm to rd280z
I just went through this. I start my new job on Feb 1.
This time last year I thought I was burnt out and quit, they tossed me 20% and promoted me to stay. I thought that would help but it didn't for long.
I got to the point where everything everyone said pissed me off in some form or fashion. Completely lost the drive and hunger, I still did my job and I was still good at it but it just felt like nothing I did mattered. Packed it in and I'm already much happier.
This time last year I thought I was burnt out and quit, they tossed me 20% and promoted me to stay. I thought that would help but it didn't for long.
I got to the point where everything everyone said pissed me off in some form or fashion. Completely lost the drive and hunger, I still did my job and I was still good at it but it just felt like nothing I did mattered. Packed it in and I'm already much happier.
Posted on 1/20/16 at 3:16 pm to TIGERsinceCONCEPTION
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dread getting up to go to work every day,
this is the threshold - as long as you look forward to going to work, you are not burned out
Posted on 1/20/16 at 3:36 pm to ChineseBandit58
I've been getting up at 3 am the last 3 years and work 4-5 , 12 hr. days a week and it has never bothered me till recently . Like y'all have said , the dread of getting up has kicked my arse . The good thing is I'm able to tell the recruiter just how I want it or I'll stay in my current position . Life is too short , No regrets .
Posted on 1/20/16 at 5:12 pm to Lago Tiger
I moved into management a year ago, and I haven't enjoyed it much. Have been thinking about what a move backward or a career change would feel like.
Posted on 1/20/16 at 5:18 pm to Lago Tiger
if u r asking, then it's time
Posted on 1/20/16 at 5:37 pm to TIGERsinceCONCEPTION
quote:
When you dread getting up to go to work every day
Posted on 1/20/16 at 5:38 pm to Lago Tiger
Each patient is seen 3 days a week, or do you work 3 days a week?
Posted on 1/20/16 at 6:08 pm to Rockbrc
Some patients come Monday ,Wednesday, Friday . Some , Tuesday , Thursday ,Saturday . I see them 5 days a week . I've tried the administration route twice . Couldn't deal with the crazy staff and working salary 60-70 hours/week and getting paid for 40 .
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