tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810714864765099820.post8041221426889542664..comments2023-10-02T08:42:20.907-04:00Comments on A Knitting Nurse: TransitionsRudeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17889298704039071473noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810714864765099820.post-14033829062981375292012-02-02T10:08:08.427-05:002012-02-02T10:08:08.427-05:00Since I read your most recent post before reading ...Since I read your most recent post before reading this one.. (hate when I do that) I can't vote.. but I'd have said to quit. Listen to that inner voice warning you. I'm so glad it worked out as well as it did and you can continue to do the work.. when and where you want.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810714864765099820.post-19899701288260136582012-02-01T18:56:10.828-05:002012-02-01T18:56:10.828-05:00Oh my goodness, I'm glad I came back to see th...Oh my goodness, I'm glad I came back to see the work post.<br />Rudee, I think you don't need this aggro. I know you've rectified the situation and hope that the new work will come through very quickly.<br />I agree with Gail, fact that you're sleeping is a good sign that you're doing what's right for you.<br />I know what you mean about not nursing; my mother was a nurse and I think it's in your bones. But you will find alternative nursing.Mimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08100985140335023467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810714864765099820.post-35642753864810761642012-01-31T20:12:55.337-05:002012-01-31T20:12:55.337-05:00Hugs.
I have not once missed being a nurse these ...Hugs. <br />I have not once missed being a nurse these past 6 months and often say you would not get me back at all. <br /><br />PS I had more to say but I've put it in a email.<br /><br />Look after yourself!<br />xxxxxxRuthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04272556558968084362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810714864765099820.post-57596639737883080172012-01-31T19:48:16.531-05:002012-01-31T19:48:16.531-05:00I was a homecare nurse for many years and often fe...I was a homecare nurse for many years and often felt just as you do. People who have never lived in a large city have no idea how frightening some of the areas can be.<br /><br />I did not remain a visiting nurse but moved up the corporate ladder instead. I often thought I had "sold out," moving further and further from what brought me there in the first place...patient care. I guess there is no easy answer.NCmountainwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00615765649828716560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810714864765099820.post-29344776517216251692012-01-31T18:39:13.786-05:002012-01-31T18:39:13.786-05:00Ooh.. teach knitting and sell your products... som...Ooh.. teach knitting and sell your products... something quick and inexpensive to make at your classes... fingerless gloves, scarves, socks, funky hats, baby items!<br /><br />Life is all about chapters.. time to write a new one!Devonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05563150483422859462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810714864765099820.post-67197624398664586642012-01-31T10:34:16.636-05:002012-01-31T10:34:16.636-05:00The last time I worked at a soup kitchen downtown ...The last time I worked at a soup kitchen downtown with my (then) church, a diner let loose with a whole lot of pepper spray before he could be stopped. <br /><br />Thank goodness that is all that it was, but it made me wonder WTH I was doing there. I know many good people need meals and many good patients need home visitations, but there comes a time when it might not be best for an individual to continue to be the provider in those situations. We owe it to ourselves and our families to take care of our mental, emotional and physical well being.<br /><br />I bet you'd make an excellent knitting instructor. Let me know when and where so I can be one of your first students!Knittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10194307677813885580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810714864765099820.post-2796803758506642732012-01-31T10:08:47.920-05:002012-01-31T10:08:47.920-05:00Rudee, you only have one life. I would not continu...Rudee, you only have one life. I would not continue to place yourself in life threatening positions. I agree with the other comments that you will be happier by changing your jobs. <br /><br />For me, there came a point where I could no longer tolerate all of the stress of owning a flower shop anymore. It took me a few years to get it out of my system, but I am finally free of the desire to work. I retired five different times before I said "I'm done."<br /><br />THank you for the comment on my blog about my sister. I appreciate your wisdom and friendship.<br /><br />Sleep good from now own.Finding Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07671978828279304904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810714864765099820.post-1776737359991458752012-01-31T05:31:01.704-05:002012-01-31T05:31:01.704-05:00I couldn't believe my eyes when I read the tit...I couldn't believe my eyes when I read the title of your post tonight, because I posted the same title today and in my post I announced that I quit my job and moved :) Now my situation was nothing like yours, but I understand the peace that comes with making this type of decision. I am so proud of you for doing this and if you do open your store, I shall visit :) I am excited to hear about your future adventures!Darcihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07992358684132346439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810714864765099820.post-28416760228898625442012-01-31T00:18:23.711-05:002012-01-31T00:18:23.711-05:00I've been retired since 2006 and I still can&#...I've been retired since 2006 and I still can't find time to do everything I want. But..after 30 plus years of medical transcription - tied to a typewriter/and then computer - I hated my job and am so glad I quit. I never looked back. <br /><br />Money - we almost lost everything we had worked for all our life after my husband was laid off, a year after I quit and our house wasn't selling in a timely manner. Somehow it all worked out.<br /><br />It's scary to give up an income but I imagine you will find that as long as you go with the flow - the flow will be good to you...Sounds like the flow is moving towards you leaving this job.<br /><br />Your soul is calling you for a new adventure.sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03307968128182359860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810714864765099820.post-48103830062191664332012-01-30T23:52:22.823-05:002012-01-30T23:52:22.823-05:00Rudee
your life is NOW
Do it
and don't ever lo...Rudee<br />your life is NOW<br />Do it<br />and don't ever look back<br /><br />Ditto that.<br /><br />Go find the one that feeds your soul :)and ditto that<br /><br />And the coffebreadyarn joint is BRILLIANT<br /><br />Congratulations, so happy for you.ztoamomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10313583171924998887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810714864765099820.post-21641155410748467972012-01-30T23:45:50.536-05:002012-01-30T23:45:50.536-05:00What are you waiting for, quit. Life is too short....What are you waiting for, quit. Life is too short. An important person in our lives, my three grandsons mother just died of cancer at age 47. You are blessed with many talents and health. Take your life in your hands and run with it...ciaoRosittahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05722304052321553692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810714864765099820.post-83291279542971830982012-01-30T22:46:39.812-05:002012-01-30T22:46:39.812-05:00The great thing about nursing is that there are so...The great thing about nursing is that there are so many ways it can be done. It doesn't have to be a choice about leaving nursing, although it might be fun to try something else. I left nursing and got a whole new degree in another field. I later went back to nursing, and don't regret the time I spent doing something else. But you will need to take a chance and let go of what's not working to find what does work for you.sue bnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810714864765099820.post-3056911230806566932012-01-30T20:42:07.473-05:002012-01-30T20:42:07.473-05:00There is a line that says faith is stepping off th...There is a line that says faith is stepping off the ledge and believing you will fly or will be caught. Follow your heart.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00691293013547048119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810714864765099820.post-1771824158731576942012-01-30T17:54:58.709-05:002012-01-30T17:54:58.709-05:00I'm 52 and a nurse in a very intense and busy ...I'm 52 and a nurse in a very intense and busy ICU. I feel your pain regarding the exhaustion and the fear/anxiety. There are so many opportunities out there. Go find the one that feeds your soul :)cabbage rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17531706561478564203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810714864765099820.post-32892503303327682102012-01-30T15:29:12.708-05:002012-01-30T15:29:12.708-05:00You've done the hardest part...made that decis...You've done the hardest part...made that decision. It seems that you know exactly what you don't want. There must be other ways for you to share your gifts. Safely.<br /><br />I love that yarn comes before vacation. And I'll be the first customer in line at your new store!Stephanie Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03206167025245206754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810714864765099820.post-17090891001463263272012-01-30T14:41:41.436-05:002012-01-30T14:41:41.436-05:00I think the fact that you need an escort to do you...I think the fact that you need an escort to do your jobs says volumes.<br /> <br />If your concerns about your safety while being employed hinge on whether or not you can afford yarn and vacations then perhaps you can make the change and not only feel safer, but BE safer.<br /> <br />If you are worried about still nursing I am pretty sure [last time I checked] that there are a lot of fulfilling jobs out there that you are qualified for that don't require an escort.<br /> <br />I agree with the others - it may be time to find a new job.<br /> <br />Good luck my friend. Stay safe.SkippyMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09479661523059481730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810714864765099820.post-38110472835217132852012-01-30T14:17:41.809-05:002012-01-30T14:17:41.809-05:00I find that the ability to sleep is a fine gauge o...I find that the ability to sleep is a fine gauge of whether a decision is right or not - your body & psyche are definitely ready for this change!The Bughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07509037206264761261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810714864765099820.post-8326687869729092672012-01-30T11:55:34.867-05:002012-01-30T11:55:34.867-05:00Dear Rudee things are so different out there now t...Dear Rudee things are so different out there now then probably when you started. Your feelings are all you have to guide you. I feel for you. The pull of letting go and staying on is so stressful. Prayers for you and family as you find the right decision. Blessings<br />QMMAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04721708092323894355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810714864765099820.post-91567578792810289692012-01-30T11:28:09.536-05:002012-01-30T11:28:09.536-05:00I agree with Gail - the fact that you are sleeping...I agree with Gail - the fact that you are sleeping better tells you that this is the right decision. Good Luck with what ever direction you decide to take.Kate Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03085332596007868197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810714864765099820.post-3685797533029390062012-01-30T10:01:38.940-05:002012-01-30T10:01:38.940-05:00Change is difficult, but I think you see the signs...Change is difficult, but I think you see the signs pointing you in a different direction. I know you will do what's right for you.Celiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00104183523270069201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810714864765099820.post-57784459733786860792012-01-30T09:26:29.091-05:002012-01-30T09:26:29.091-05:00Just make the decision to leave this job and let t...Just make the decision to leave this job and let the chips fall where they may....day by day. Very few (if any) people would work under those circumstances. I know I wouldn't.<br />The money...if you are only working for yarn and vacation...you won't miss that. You will just find ways to save somewhere else...if that makes sense.Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04373560689980768576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810714864765099820.post-19223928893923279472012-01-30T08:31:07.603-05:002012-01-30T08:31:07.603-05:00The fact that you are sleeping better tells me you...The fact that you are sleeping better tells me you are headed in the right direction. <br /><br />Go for it...and love life again!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04219479223227928561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810714864765099820.post-61634200559515373812012-01-30T08:28:13.800-05:002012-01-30T08:28:13.800-05:00Rudee
your life is NOW
Do it
and don't ever lo...Rudee<br />your life is NOW<br />Do it<br />and don't ever look back<br />Trust the universe<br />xoxoxoxoxoxoxxosplendidnoreply@blogger.com