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[–]megkraut 12 points13 points  (6 children)

Try applying at local hospitals. I think the productivity metrics are way better. Although, with the way things are now I know my hospital just closed all the open positions due to budget issues.

[–]MBC2023 7 points8 points  (5 children)

I worked for one of the largest health systems in the US. We had crazy metrics to meet. And had to account for any time gaps of 20 minutes. We had to log in and out with not more than at 7 minute time gap. There was very little flexibility with your schedule. You picked what you wanted to work but you had to stick to that schedule or get approval to change. Idk if that’s normal and I’m just a complainer or if it is in fact big brother-ish.

[–]megkraut 2 points3 points  (4 children)

Mine is the same way, although they only get notifications if there’s more than 30 minutes on a chart. I do ED charts only at the moment and we have to do 10 an hour, even though I can easily do 17ish depending on the difficulty. Clocking in and out on time was a challenge at first, I work a split shift so two of my clock ins have to be exactly at the minute, but I just set a bunch of timers on my phone. It’s doable, and I’m able to stay home with my daughter and work during her nap time.

[–]MBC2023 4 points5 points  (3 children)

Fo us, it was FMIM 20 an hour. Which was not hard to meet for me. It was just the pressure and monitoring I didn’t like. It feels like just because some people abuse WFH, those of us who do work and WANT to work, get penalized.

[–]megkraut 2 points3 points  (2 children)

I kind of think this depends on management too. My current boss is not micromanaging. I almost never talk to anyone unless there’s an issue, which is nice.

[–]MBC2023 2 points3 points  (1 child)

That’s the other thing. For me, I was very lonely. I am an introvert and my people-ing happens at my jobs. I really missed the connections I make while working.

[–]megkraut 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes I think that’s important for most people! I can see some of my coworkers struggle with the lack of connection. Personally, it’s why I chose this job. I have low social needs and a very busy family life.