I used to be wary of working overtime because my department was budget-conscious and didn't want to pay for extra hours. But then I noticed the more experienced HUCs taking advantage of the shortage of unit clerks across the hospital-- they would call in on a day off and offer themselves up for another unit if needed. It made me envious, but I realized I could be doing the same thing. So, when I transferred to another unit with less reliable HUCs, I started volunteering for overtime whenever I could.
It was worth it - by the end of the year, I had made an extra $7,000. With my hourly rate averaging over a dollar more, I couldn't complain about putting in a little extra time.
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