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View Poll Results: How many hours a week do you work?
less than 20 19 4.87%
20-30 41 10.51%
30-40 121 31.03%
40-50 140 35.90%
more than 50 69 17.69%
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Old 10-29-2003, 05:04 AM   #11 (permalink)
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Old 11-07-2003, 04:48 PM   #12 (permalink)
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I work 32 hrs a week. Currently, I am doing a weekday baylor, which is 3pm-7am on Mon. and Wed. Work 32hrs get paid for 40. Right now, it's working for now, but I don't know for how long I can keep up those hrs. I used to work nights yrs ago, but I was alot younger then,lol. Some think that my hrs are great and they say, "it must be nice to only work 2 days. It's not only 2 days first of and I practically lose the days after working the double shift. So, it's not as easy as others think. I also work for an agency and pick up extra hrs there, and I have been doing some flu clinics. I don't do too much agency though, maybe 16 hrs every 2 wks or so.

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Old 11-10-2003, 07:28 AM   #13 (permalink)
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I work in labor and delivery. We are scheduled three 12 hour shifts each week, and are required to take 12 hours of call in addition to the 36 hours. Now, considering that we never get out on time, because we get caught in surgery or deliveries, and somethimes just not enough staff to get relief, it is not that uncommon for me to work over 50 hours a week. I go in at 0545, and sometimes dont get to leave until 2000 or even 2200 for emergencies.

My family actually visits me at the hospital.
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Old 11-20-2003, 05:09 PM   #14 (permalink)
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Last year I was putting in 55 hrs/wk. I'm director of nursing @ a pain management clinic. On a salary, hours don't make a difference to my income. It seemed that no matter how many hours I put in, it was never enough.

This year, I made a conscious decision to put in no more than 40 hours/wk. I have learned to delegate, make the best use of my time and just let go...realize that I do my very best, give my all when I'm there, and I can't do everything.

I don't feel guilty as I give 100% while I'm there and frequently put in more hours than the owners do!
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Old 01-31-2007, 06:13 PM   #15 (permalink)
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40-55, depends on the cases.
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I put in more than 50, but get paid for 40; the joys of being salaried nowadays.

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