There really is life after the Sonesta...

I've only been at my new job for about a week now, only working 2 days on the floor so far, but I must say that I am liking my new job.

When I called the old job the day before what was to be my last day, I was told I didn't need to go in on my last night. A little birdie told me that it was discussed that morning that I was probably going to fuck with a certain someone the entire night. Who? Me? Not sweet little old me... Needless to say, I felt great and like I had just had a death sentence overturned. I left that place with a real bitter taste in my mouth and I don't think that I'll be going back to visit, unless they fuck up my last paycheck. Anyway...

So, I'm working on a Hematology/Oncology/GYN-Oncology/Med-Surg floor. What does that mean? I see a lot of cancer patients and general run of the mill stuff. The highlight of my first day, other than getting off early, was playing with leeches. Well, not really playing, but just making sure one stayed on one of my patient's skin grafts. I'm sure I'm going to see a lot more stuff on this floor than I will in 2 years of nursing school. It's cool, it's what I'm looking for. I want to get as much experience as I possibly can, and it doesn't hurt that I actually want to work in Oncology when I'm done.

I'm not sure how long it's going to last, but everyone is super nice and so far there seems to be no bullshit amongst the people that have been working there for years. At the Sonesta you could always count on drama and bullshit and upper management not wanting to do anything about it.

Even though my weeks are full, with no real day off, I feel like I'm getting my life back. Working 3 days a week and having the flexibility to work holidays (at time and a half) when I want, this job is turning to my favor. I've already picked up 3 holidays so far to kinda make up for the pay cut I took to take the job.

So, the burning question is, is there life after the sonesta? Yes, there is and it's a very happy, stress-free life. It's a life that I highly recommend.