Nursing Jobs, Cost of Living, & Where to Hang Your Hat

In my work as a career coach for nurses and healthcare professionals, I frequently witness those who work in nursing struggling with decisions related to finding work and the relative cost of living in terms of where they live or where they might move.Making decisions about your workstyle and lifestyle can be fraught with anxiety and concern about the future -- let ' s unpack that conundrum.Photo by Joey Csunyo on UnsplashWorkstyle and LifestyleFiguring out where to live and work can be a difficult choice. On the one hand, you want to earn up to your potential and receive the highest possible wage according to your level of experience and expertise. On the other hand, the highest salaries are generally in large popular metropolitan areas where the cost of living is through the roof and the relatively high salary will just barely (if at all) make up the difference when compared to more moderately priced cities or towns.A single working professional may have much more freedom of movement than one who is married, but finding a way to afford single life in more expensive areas can be a challenge.Choosing a new domicile becomes even more complicated when children are in the picture. Whereas a single person may simply look at nightlife, cultural amenities, cost of living, safety, etc, the nursing professional with children must also consider school quality and everything that comes with the needs of growing children.Choosing an underserved rural area may offer a quie...
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