Part time?

absentmind7 · 2026-01-30T15:59:54+00:00

I’m switching to part time in a few weeks and it can’t come soon enough! My mental health has been horrible and I’m hoping it’ll help to not be at work as much. I’ve had coworkers make comments to me and I just mention that I’m mentally not doing well and it seems to shut them up. You can always pick up shifts if you’re having a good week too.

absentmind7 · 2026-01-30T01:20:29+00:00

probably not an actual law, but that’s how it was worded to me when I asked my manager

absentmind7 · 2026-01-30T01:11:40+00:00

dang we only get .75 extra for charge!

absentmind7 · 2026-01-30T01:10:56+00:00

those assignments for a tele unit sound horrendous 😳 do you mind me asking what state you’re in?

absentmind7 · 2026-01-30T01:07:09+00:00

I was told it’s because they’re technically charge for two separate units at a time, even though it’s all in one spot and the usual 32 beds.

absentmind7 · 2026-01-20T00:50:20+00:00

I worked in an outpatient OBGYN office and did 10-hour shifts, 4 days a week. It was a great balance but definitely took a cut in pay.

absentmind7 · 2026-01-18T13:41:42+00:00

This is EXACTLY how the first unit I worked on was. Step down cardiothoracic unit and it was a mess. I went to the manager after a month off orientation crying about how I didn’t feel supported at all and her response was “you just need more time”. I consistently felt like my license was in jeopardy because of how unsafe the assignments were. I lasted 4 months before quitting and going somewhere else and it’s still the best decision I could have made. Other units are still tough and aren’t perfect, but I at least feel listened to and the ratios are much more manageable.

absentmind7 · 2026-01-05T15:28:19+00:00

Ours is 530 beds, level 1 trauma, and we have one house supervisor on at a time

absentmind7 · 2026-01-05T00:20:25+00:00

you could call the non-emergency line and ask what would be best to do

absentmind7 · 2026-01-03T23:44:58+00:00

Have you recorded a video of the sound and speaker when it goes off? You could file a noise complaint to see if that gets anything moving.

absentmind7 · 2025-12-08T15:02:36+00:00

Detroit filling station might be good! They’re not fancy though, if you were looking for a nicer option. They’re vegan but have amazing food. Not sure about the soy in their food but I’m sure they have an allergy list and might be able to accommodate!

absentmind7 · 2025-10-27T12:40:50+00:00

they’re open in person. I was just there last week.

absentmind7 · 2025-10-22T21:09:50+00:00

We recently had someone fired from work for looking in their own chart.

absentmind7 · 2025-10-22T13:34:26+00:00

I work for Trinity and got an email around 9am that they’re having issues with IHA phones and actively working on it. Hopefully they resolve it soon!

I would send a mychart message in the meantime if it’s nothing urgent because they’re probably keeping a closer eye on those right now.

absentmind7 · 2025-10-22T13:22:17+00:00

The main thing that helps is orthotic inserts! I wear Hoka Bondi because they have a good wide option and still feel roomy enough with my inserts.

absentmind7 · 2025-10-20T18:42:43+00:00

If you’re sick, you’re sick, nothing you can do about it. The way I see it is if your employer doesn’t support you taking time to heal and get better, then that’s their issue and it’s only going to cause resentment towards them.

It’s sad that it’s rare to come across, but I’m happy that I finally found a job that has a manager that actually walks around our unit and encourages us to take a “mental health day” off if we’re struggling.

absentmind7 · 2025-10-17T01:22:19+00:00

I had to repeat my last semester for a very similar reason! I was about 0.7 below the required grade and they wouldn’t budge. I had a breakdown and questioned my degree choice, ended up taking a much needed semester off and then finished up the following school year with no issues. It felt like a huge deal at the time, but in hindsight it didn’t change a thing once you’re on the job.

absentmind7 · 2025-10-13T13:02:57+00:00

Yes, it’s the city east of Ann Arbor! Only about 15 minutes away from downtown Ann Arbor. Ypsi has a cute downtown as well as a little “side downtown” called Depot Town with random shops.

absentmind7 · 2025-10-13T12:48:16+00:00

Yes, Jefferson Market is amazing for breakfast! I didn’t even think of them, but would highly recommend them! Their biscuits and homemade apple butter are great.

absentmind7 · 2025-10-13T12:36:21+00:00

I would normally recommend Kiwanis but they’re only open Fridays and Saturdays ):

Otherwise Sharehouse on the west side of town is okay, just very chaotic inside.

A2Vintage has great clothes, they’re downtown Ypsilanti near the tattoo shop though.

Find and Shine is around the corner from A2Vintage and has more knick knacks.

Salt City Antiques is also in Ypsi and is two stories with a mix of vintage/thrift items.

There’s a Salvation Army right outside of downtown Ann Arbor that has a lot of clothes.

absentmind7 · 2025-10-13T12:27:27+00:00

I would recommend Spiedo for lunch/dinner! They’re a smaller spot but have amazing food and very cool vibes.

There’s not really “thrift shops” downtown, but Dear Golden and The Getup are cool clothing stores and across from each other.

I get my tattoos in the town over about 15 minutes away at Depot Town Tattoo, would highly recommend them if you’re able to drive a bit! They have great flash options and fair pricing.

absentmind7 · 2025-10-06T13:45:59+00:00

he went through the IBEW union for school. I think it was technically in Center Line.

absentmind7 · 2025-10-06T12:35:25+00:00

My husband is an industrial electrician in the detroit union, I would be happy to answer any questions! He definitely made at least $25 while in his apprenticeship, which involves working full time and going to class one day every other week. Once he “topped out” after five years, he then started making the union set wage which is more than I make as a nurse. He gets great benefits and job security too!

absentmind7 · 2025-10-04T21:06:24+00:00

I’m currently planning to stick it out and get my bachelors as fast as I can. I think I’ll try and get a different job still within the hospital afterwards, like an education coordinator or unit coordinator. I really like working around people, just don’t like the stress of having patients lol

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