Personally, I wouldn't even consider it, as I value my time and health far more than getting some extra money. 40 hours is already quite a lot IMO.
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I'm with you, but for many young people these days it's almost not an option. But I'm also in Canada so...
a nurse in germany earns a living wage. You won't get rich, but you can live comfortably (if you don't plan to have a family).
Not sure if you've ever worked an office job or not but don't underestimate the exhaustion you can get from sitting at a computer all day. Nursing is extremely demanding so you're obviously no stranger to hard work and exhaustion - but maybe give the office work a go for a bit and see how you feel.
I used to scoff at the idea that a 9-5 office job could be tiring when I had a more physical job. Turns out it really can be, just in a different way.
Try things out and then see if the extra money is worth losing your weekend respite.
It depends...
- Am I always tired and exhausted from my full time job? If so the weekend shift had to be like walk in a park - happy people, good colleagues, good pay, no bullshit. If it's another exhausting job, then hell no. Maybe for a short period of time to get extra cash if that's really needed.
- Is my full time job really easy on nerves and I'm coming home relaxed and in good mood all the time? Why not keep in touch with medical field to stay relevant there?
Edit: also depends on other factors, like family, children, etc. Having a child, you'd have to be really desperate to get another job instead of taking care of the kid.
No way in hell.
Thanks for posting this in English, I tried parsing the German post but I bounced hard off VZ-stelle, which I now realize means vollzeit.
And no, I would not work more than full time. It’s called full time for a reason.
As an American, it really depends if you have the stamina for that kind of work.
I always find that starting any new job is exhausting! There is so much to learn - not even the “work” itself, but processes, personalities, and systems that differ from workplace to workplace. Unless you are struggling hard financially, give yourself some time. For me, it takes at least 4-6 months in a new job to feel ready to add something else. (Now that I own my own business, it’s just adding the next thing in the business…then 4-6 months later, the next thing…). You will have to feel out your own balance and where you can draw the line. I don’t think it’s a bad idea to make more money, if that’s a goal. But you can’t do it at the expense of your sanity, relationships, health, etc. Make it sustainable.
I’m in the US for context, but have lived all over the world, and don’t participate in the hustle culture here. I work hard for my clients and there are crunch times, but on average it’s about 30-35 hours a week. That’s a sweet spot for me! I hope you find yours.
This is a personal question.
My advice would be that if you can’t make this decision for yourself based on the details of your own life, then you should probably do some psychedelic therapy.
Come visit us in Colorado and you can do that