New Job

[Mike in tx]

I am finally leaving purgatory and leaving Dec 9 for a travel job in Edinburg, TX. I got what I asked for so they must be desperate. Hopefully I will get an extended stay housing as it is a busy season in south Texas this time of year. I will be working cardiac telemetry and will be able to float to all but ICU. I am excited.

Mike

[Hellrazor]

Congrats.

But the last few days reminded me that traveling sucks. I drove 1.75 hours each way to attend training the last 2 days. Now I remember why I live close to where I work. Wouldn't want to drive for a living...

[Mike in tx]

I got assurance of 3 consecutive shifts so I can be home and awake 4 days. Travel nursing is different than traveling for work. I used to stay out 140 nights and put on 80000 miles per year. I did that for 14 years and yes the last 2 years were hard. I was happy to get off the road but there are days that I miss it and then I remember that working for yourself is the hardest work that one can do. I am hoping that it is a good rotation(13 weeks with completion bonus). Then I will need 1 more rotation and then New England here I come. I should be there by July 1 of 2015.

[versifier]

I hate driving. I wouldn't wish that kind of commute on anyone. I seldom drive more that 5-600 miles a month these days and even that's too much. But I'm looking forward to you being up in this neck of the woods. This year we'll have a chance to do some serious shooting.

[Hellrazor]

80,000? F that.

I hit 500 miles this week going to meetings and trainings on Weds through today. So my new F350 @work has 550 miles on it the first week I had it. 11MPG @ 500miles = 45 * 2.95 = $132 in gas.

[Clayt]

What, Biddeford Maine in the winter wasn't an option?! I could keep a path in the snow out to my camper for ya!

I hope it works out well for you!

I put on ~20K business miles, put 175 on today with 8 stops. Only put in a 10 hour day, good thing I don't work for somebody other than myself, or I'd QUIT!

[Mike in tx]

Biddeford and Lewiston were on the list. LOL Can't wait for July.

[Clayt]

You don't speak enough languages for Lewiston.
How are you going to get time hunt in January?

[Mike in tx]

Clayt We're going to have to play it by ear. Steve and I have already discussed the situation and have a PLAN

[Mike in tx]

I just finished the 11 tests for the travel agency. The last one was a pisser and I passed on first try. Glad it is over. I now qualify for critical care, as if I have not been in ICU but this one was difficult. Time for a drink.