Tough decisions
I am sitting here finally getting a chance to be on the computer after putting my son to bed. I didn't eat dinner until 8 pm because I have been working all day on writing papers for graduate school. It's funny because my experience with graduate school is what started this whole journey for me. I started writing papers multiple times a week and realized...wow, I actually enjoy writing. So after many searches I stumbled upon WA and like what I saw. I joined the same day.
My goal with WA is to generate enough income to replace what I am making as an RN working in a cardiac ICU. Lately my work has been terrible. Patients are ungrateful, families have been verbally abusive, and my faith in people is waining. I am continuing my education to become a nurse practitioner with the goal of reaching people before their lives are destroyed by chronic disease. But I have gone to work and threatened to be sued, verbally abused, and not respected for the hard work I do for 13 hours straight most day. Most days I don't take a lunch. Most days I feel like I have been hit by a train by the time my shift is over.
I am not writing this post for sympathy, in fact I'm not really sure why I am writing this. The thought of a career in writing excites me, although I find myself questioning my abilities. I guess between work, school, being a mom to a young child, and now this new experience at WA, my plate is full. I want to succeed in WA and writing in general. I feel like this could be my big break to live the life I am meant to live. One that doesn't tie me down to a specific place at a specific time.
So I know that I can't keep all of this up and give each thing my best. I don't know what to choose. So these are just my thoughts and I hope they aren't too much for people.
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Just writing to let you know I joined for the same reason. I'm a RN in a busy ER and am sick of getting treated like crap. Not only by the patients but the organization itself. I love nursing but I don't want to do it forever (and can't!) I've been super distracted and put WA on the back burner but out of all the posts , yours is the first one I clicked on tonight while scrolling through. Fate? We can do this!!
Wow that’s exactly how I feel. I am actually enrolled in a graduate nurse practitioner program which was my original path to get out of being treated so poorly. I find myself questioning it because just trying to keep up with everything is really hard. I work from 7am to midnight on the days I’m not at work between my website, social media networking, and school! I know it’s going to all come full circle one day. I think my first dollar earned through this platform will be enlightening!
I was told once you have to look down once in a while. (to see what people have below you) A RN nurse I ICU that is quite an accomplishment that you should be proud of. I been there a couple of times.But people don't talk about the down side I know because I have seen it. What are your husband thoughts, does he go with what ever you decide? Now it comes to you ! First are you happy and enjoy work? If not you got to go with you heart or gut feeling.Or shouda, coulda, would and be miserable
Thank you for your kind response. I think I get caught up in what others want me to do a lot. I need to follow my heart. I think I am finding it here in expression.
It sounds like you have a lot on your plate. I fully understand your desire and need for a different and more peaceful life. I am new to WA as well, with similar goals, and I am hopeful, that by constantly making steps in the right direction, we will eventually get to where we want to be.
Wishing you lots of success!
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I have faced ups downs in life but let me tell you I refused to succumb so I continued with my struggle in life. and I see it as a joy ride, you fall down, refuse to remain down so jump up and continue the joy ride. I have in WA for a month and I love it. Wish you the best.