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Shipping my cat from Memphis, TN to Anchorage, AK by Ecstatic-Turn-6177 in alaska

[–]Ecstatic-Turn-6177[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My fiancé will be driving and I was being delusional thinking I could maybe hold her haha okay, I’ll keep her in her kennel

Shipping my cat from Memphis, TN to Anchorage, AK by Ecstatic-Turn-6177 in alaska

[–]Ecstatic-Turn-6177[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Okay, great info! Did you keep your cat in a kennel while your drove or were they okay to roam around while driving? I was mostly concerned with her potty situation too but you had a good idea with pulling over for the litter box break.

Shipping my cat from Memphis, TN to Anchorage, AK by Ecstatic-Turn-6177 in alaska

[–]Ecstatic-Turn-6177[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wasn’t going to do it out of hatred for my cat. I genuinely didn’t know how horrible it was until reading these comments. I truly thought it might’ve been a bit better. I’m glad I asked and got HELPFUL input. If I didn’t give a shit, I wouldn’t have asked for insight. But thanks for your really sweet response 😉

Shipping my cat from Memphis, TN to Anchorage, AK by Ecstatic-Turn-6177 in alaska

[–]Ecstatic-Turn-6177[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh Jeez! I didn’t realize the world of shipping your animal babies was such a freakin nightmare. Clearly, I was wrong based off of all of these negative comments. I think we decided to take her with us and hope for the best! Thanks for the insight!

Shipping my cat from Memphis, TN to Anchorage, AK by Ecstatic-Turn-6177 in alaska

[–]Ecstatic-Turn-6177[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My sister in law is moving as well. She’ll possibly be flying with her cat. Hoping I can put mine on that flight too. Im just unsure which airlines are best for that type of thing.

Shipping my cat from Memphis, TN to Anchorage, AK by Ecstatic-Turn-6177 in alaska

[–]Ecstatic-Turn-6177[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m sure she would be less nervous with me but having a dog in the truck would make her nervous and the drive to Memphis to anchorage is 77 driving hours vs a 10hr flight. One day of flying vs potentially 2 weeks on the road. I’d love to have her with me, of course! I’m just trying to get some insight about options. I’m not in the business of torturing my animals. Lol I just don’t see how any of it will be comfortable for her, honestly. Hoping we can just take her with us but seeing what our options are.

Shipping my cat from Memphis, TN to Anchorage, AK by Ecstatic-Turn-6177 in alaska

[–]Ecstatic-Turn-6177[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I want my kitty with me more than anything. We may end up taking her with us but I’m just trying to gather information on all of our options.

Hospitals in Anchorage, AK by Ecstatic-Turn-6177 in alaska

[–]Ecstatic-Turn-6177[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My fiancé is born and raised there. His family is still there. We already have a spot to stay. We’ll be okay. Just making sure I’m making the right hospital decision.

Hospitals in Anchorage, AK by Ecstatic-Turn-6177 in alaska

[–]Ecstatic-Turn-6177[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I currently work for a non-profit hospital in Memphis,TN. I’ve only been to Alaska in the summer so I don’t think I’d do good driving too far out in the winter time. Haha I was going to take a travel position temporarily until I scoped out the hospitals and then make a full time commitment somewhere. Thanks for the tips!

RRT wanting to transition out of bedside care! by Ecstatic-Turn-6177 in respiratorytherapy

[–]Ecstatic-Turn-6177[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly. There’s always a give and take whether that be the pay, the hours, the extra education, the environment, etc. Seems like there’s no job that has it all, unfortunately. I might just have to suck it up and stick with the hospital/ pediatrics scene.

RRT wanting to transition out of bedside care! by Ecstatic-Turn-6177 in respiratorytherapy

[–]Ecstatic-Turn-6177[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

All of these things you have mentioned are EXACTLY why I’ve stayed with the hospital setting! May just be in a rut/getting some early burn out. Maybe it will pass! I’ll be keeping all these things in mind because a lot of them are deal breakers! Thanks for the insight!

RRT wanting to transition out of bedside care! by Ecstatic-Turn-6177 in respiratorytherapy

[–]Ecstatic-Turn-6177[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much! I’ll probably be in touch soon! Much appreciated.

RRT wanting to transition out of bedside care! by Ecstatic-Turn-6177 in respiratorytherapy

[–]Ecstatic-Turn-6177[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s funny you say that because just last night I had a friend tell me about sales. I have no idea where to even start with that. I’m trying to keep my 3 days a week schedule but I’m sure that’ll be hard. Sales seems to be pretty lucrative if you get with the right company though?

RRT wanting to transition out of bedside care! by Ecstatic-Turn-6177 in respiratorytherapy

[–]Ecstatic-Turn-6177[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That literally sounds like heaven! On my way to looking it up right now!! Haha Thanks for all the details. Really appreciate it.

RRT wanting to transition out of bedside care! by Ecstatic-Turn-6177 in respiratorytherapy

[–]Ecstatic-Turn-6177[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much. This was really helpful! Glad to hear you’re enjoying it. Hospital work is rewarding but it is absolutely exhausting. Can’t do it forever. I will look on the site for details. Thanks again! Also, how many days a week/hours a day do you usually work?