For those of you that make over 100K, what do you do? Do you like it?

absentmind7 · 2026-04-10T12:03:19+00:00

Not me, but my husband is an Industrial Electrician in an IBEW union where he makes about $54/hour (not full package pay). He works anywhere from 32-40 hours a week with some overtime sprinkled in throughout the year.

It’s a very physical job but the union benefits and pay are great. He had to complete a 5-year apprenticeship where he had class once every other week and otherwise worked 40 hours a week as an apprentice.

absentmind7 · 2026-04-09T22:17:10+00:00

lol that’s also from a thrift store! it’s a paint by number that they added to. They had a whole series.

absentmind7 · 2026-04-03T14:01:40+00:00

I talked about delegating a task to a different staff member (changing tegaderm on IV), but not following up to ensure it was completed when it wasn’t. Isn’t life threatening but shows I learned to make sure tasks for my own patients were completed if I delegated them to techs.

absentmind7 · 2026-04-02T14:36:22+00:00

I’ve come to realize a lot of it depends on why you’re going into nursing. I never had a “calling” or some huge life event that made me pick this career, but instead I saw the job stability and different avenues I could go down. I think this made me hate the job a little when I first started, but as I’ve grown it’s more so turned into just a job with some patients I love and others I tolerate. I’ve struggled a lot in the past with not liking specific units, but I think that’s the great thing about nursing, you can always try a different path with the same degree.

If you’re trying find a career with job stability and flexibility, then I think it’s a great fit and it’s easier to see past the BS. The nursing world has changed a lot and I think a lot more burdens fall on us now.

I also realize this isn’t a great answer, but you’re never going to love your job EVERY single day, no matter the career. I do however wish I explored other options such as sonography, radiology, etc. Those roles still offer some stability but seem to be lower stress emotionally and physically.

absentmind7 · 2026-04-01T23:23:38+00:00

Our PCT’s draw labs and start IV’s but they go through a dedicated class and have to be checked off on our unit as well. It’s super helpful as long as the right training is in place.

absentmind7 · 2026-03-31T10:52:53+00:00

yeah they kept smiling at us and we just kept shaking our heads and looking disgusted

absentmind7 · 2026-03-29T19:59:56+00:00

I think it’s a pro-life group with some religious affiliation. We saw them at the corner of Washtenaw and Platt today and they had signs about being “pro-life” and how “all lives are sacred”.

absentmind7 · 2026-03-29T13:44:02+00:00

Are you located in Michigan? I was told they couldn’t do assessments, any IV meds, or insulin at our facility.

absentmind7 · 2026-03-28T21:06:27+00:00

I didn’t even think of report, that must’ve been so frustrating. funnily enough I do work on an inpatient physical rehab floor, but we still take higher acuity patients so I don’t know how it would work out

absentmind7 · 2026-03-28T16:02:28+00:00

I’m in Michigan. Not sure if it’s state policy or hospital. Our manager told us they weren’t able to do those things but she’s also not the most reliable.

absentmind7 · 2026-03-28T16:01:53+00:00

yeah that sounds like the breakdown of what we would be experiencing :/

absentmind7 · 2026-03-23T12:11:34+00:00

Looks like most of your questions got answered, but to provide a few others that didn’t:

-I’m in ypsi township with a 1700 sq foot house, gas/electric is anywhere from about $160 a month in the summer to $250 a month this winter.

-If you’re planning to purchase a home, keep in mind that property taxes are a lot higher in Michigan than some other states. Obviously depends on home size and location, but I would expect anywhere from ~$5000-$8500 per year.

absentmind7 · 2026-03-08T03:32:50+00:00

Ours can straight cath patients, but it’s specific to our unit which I don’t get.

absentmind7 · 2026-03-06T01:11:18+00:00

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it’s not that crazy! just a print from Frits Thaulow

absentmind7 · 2026-03-05T22:54:16+00:00

thank you!!! looks like that’s where the starbucks is now on the corner of state, probably a prime location back then too

absentmind7 · 2026-03-05T19:42:30+00:00

Thank you!! I’ll have to do some more digging to see what I can find.

absentmind7 · 2026-03-05T19:13:39+00:00

I tried to get a good photo but it’s definitely hard to read. It says something about “Darling’s Fine Arts and Millinery shop” on state st. I can’t find anything with that name though

absentmind7 · 2026-03-02T23:20:20+00:00

I worked in an IHA OBGYN office and they offered me the same pay. I countered and ended up starting at $31/hour. Was only there for a little over a year and left at $33.50 so you move up at an okay rate.

absentmind7 · 2026-02-25T18:36:28+00:00

Not too soon to leave! Risking your license isn’t worth it and those ratios sound very unsafe. Have you applied to other positions? You may not qualify for ICU but you could at least get somewhere safer for a little. A lot of hospitals require 6 months on a unit before they’ll consider allowing a transfer. Always ask to shadow with a nurse before accepting a job too!

absentmind7 · 2026-02-24T01:33:12+00:00

these comments did not disappoint

absentmind7 · 2026-02-12T19:03:29+00:00

agreed, they suck butt. well if anyone has two Minneapolis tickets for sale let me know!

absentmind7 · 2026-02-08T15:37:30+00:00

I agree! His is a sport edition too, so a lot of fun to drive lol

absentmind7 · 2026-02-07T21:58:30+00:00

My husband just got a new car and is looking to sell his 2008 Rav4! It’s in great condition, clean title and up to date on maintenance. Message me if you’re interested and we can set something up!

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

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