I work as a school nurse, but my real joy and satisfaction comes from being my husband's wife and my kids' mom. This blog shares bits and pieces about my life.
Monday, October 11, 2010
I'm Not Sure I Really Matter
So that statement is probably a little melodramatic. Maybe I have Monday"itis". What I should have said is "I'm not sure that my job really matters."
I used to believe the school nurse mantra "Every child deserves a school nurse." But the longer I am at my job, the less impact I think school nursing really has on a student's education. Matter-of-fact, I think I do very little that improves a child's education. And I am starting to feel a little guilty about the salary I am paid to do a job which I am not sure does anything to improve the state of education for children.
If I were a better person, I would probably just quit. But my husband thinks husbands and wives each have a responsibility to provide income for the home and quite frankly, we have grown accustomed to the extra income and benefits. And I have to admit, that being on the same schedule as my kids is a huge factor in my deciding to stay put.
I do recognize that I probably make a difference to the 4 diabetics that are in my schools. And interacting with them is a highlight. And I do enjoy meeting with my advisory group on a weekly basis. But are those interactions enough to justify my salary? Does my job really matter?
What is the cure for Monday"itis"? I hope that is all this is because it is too early in the year to be feeling dragged down by my job.
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