Should I push through or quit?

[Anonymous]

I just started a new job as an EKG technician and never worker this position before let alone at a hospital so everything is brand new to me. I am also a part time student while also only working one day at my other job which is at a country club. I started this new job as an EKG technician because I wanted experience in the medical fiel since my goal is to be an Echo sonographer and thought working at a hospital would be great experience in the long run. However starting this new job my co workers have told me how tiring my position will be since I would be a floater and being the floater is very draining. Another thing is that I am now making a lot less than what I was making at the country club so the double work on top of the pay cut has me rethinking of everything. Another thing that I am starting to realize how much the comute sucks It sometimes takes me one hour to get home from work. Lastly everyone in my department complains how bad the management is, how short staffed they are and how the turnover is 100%. I dont know what I got myself into Im not sure if to stay and stick it through cause it might be worth it in the long run or quit while I can? Please help!

[Cripplingkingship]

I wouldn't listen other people in the job, yes what they are saying could be true, but it doesn't mean it will affect you or won't affect you.

however if your long term goal is to be a Echo sonographer, then I would be amazing cause you can earn up to $100k a year, and starting is $50k a year.

Unfortunately the road to success or the path which want to go down, won't be an easy road, you are going to have crawl the mud to gain the rewards in the end. Just think for moment it is means to end at the moment, but its not for forever. Once you gained the experience or necessary qualification for what you want, then assess your options.

My cousin became a doctor in Ireland, she hated her role in Ireland, she was getting bullied, treated like dirty, long hours. But she sucked it up, now she is qualified doctor and managed to go over to australia and now she is very happy, and met doctor boyfriend. She won't be returning to Ireland.

The role of an EKG technician is not only an accessible entry point into healthcare but also offers paths to expand into advanced and specialized cardiovascular careers with additional training and certification.

[Cripplingkingship]

If you want to push through, ultimately you need to do your research what are the long term benefits if do stick this out? There are more pros than they are cons. then push through it.

[Cripplingkingship]

It's important not to let other people’s experiences or opinions define your own journey. While what they say may have some truth to it, it doesn’t necessarily mean it will affect you in the same way—or at all.

If your long-term goal is to become an echo sonographer, that's fantastic! The earning potential is strong, with salaries starting around $50,000 a year and reaching up to $100,000 annually with experience.

The path to success, however, is rarely smooth. You’ll likely face challenges along the way, but keep in mind that this phase is temporary—it’s a means to an end. Once you gain the necessary experience or qualifications for your goal, you’ll have a wider range of options to consider.

Take my cousin’s experience as an example. She trained to become a doctor in Ireland, where she faced long hours, bullying, and unfair treatment. She stuck it out, though, and now that she's a fully qualified doctor, she’s moved to Australia, where she’s much happier, and she’s even met her partner, who’s also a doctor. She knows she won’t be returning to Ireland.

Starting as an EKG technician is not only an accessible entry into healthcare, but it also opens doors to advanced cardiovascular roles, like echo sonography, with additional training and certification. Keep going—you’re building the foundation for something great!

[WindAtMyBack]

You should decide for yourself. Employees love to complain, so it doesn't mean much. Maybe they are right, but try not to let them bias you.

If you are there for the experience, the pay is not as important as the experience. It is part of your education, and you should look at it that way. At least you are getting paid for your education instead of paying them like you do at college. I think you are on the right track doing this.

In my early days in engineering, I always took contracts based on the experience I got, far more than the pay I got. I was looking for specific experience and got it. It paid off in the long run,

You want to make yourself valuable. Good experience is one way to do that. Formal education gets you in the door. After you are in the door, it's about experience. So get the best marketable experience you can.

[AI Opinion]

Starting a new job is challenging, especially when balancing studies and a second job. However, gaining experience in the medical field is invaluable for your future as an Echo sonographer. Consider the long-term benefits of hospital experience over the temporary difficulties. Focus on how this role might open doors. Address the commute by carpooling or using travel time productively, like studying. Speaking directly with your manager about workload and seeking advice from colleagues could help. If it threatens your well-being or academic goals, reassess, but remember that perseverance can be rewarding.

[Cripplingkingship]

advisor smith couldn't have said it better myself.