A Second Job

I have interviewed at 2 vet emergency facilities. The first one was at VCS (Veterinary Care Specialist) and the second, AEC (Animal Emergency Center). I turned down the job at VCS because I didn't feel like it was the right fit for me. My second interview was great! I loved the facility, the doctors and the staff. Yesterday I had a working interview from 3 -7 at AEC. I ended up staying until 8, I didn't even notice it was 8. We were swamped. I was supposed to "observe and interact with the staff". Ya, that didn't happen. I jumped right in and had a great time. In the 5 hours I was there I learned a new blood machine, digital x-ray, blood pressure, 2 different style IV pumps with fentanyl piggy back, and nebulizer. I'm not saying I have a complete grasp on all of it, but it was so exciting to learn something new. All the girls were so helpful and nice. The two doctors were great. I placed a catheter on a 9 week old puppy that only had one vein to work with and I was nervous but I was pleased with myself, especially when everyone is staring at the new girl. There was even a "welcome Dana Schultz" sign on the bulletin board, I thought that was nice.
I worked at an vet emergency facility part time along with my job at Jeffrey's before we had Erika and I loved it. It was too much working 50+ hours a week, so I had to quit. I love emergency because on the busy days your are constantly going and you just don't stop and it is exciting, there is no set appointment schedule, what comes in comes in, always unexpected, never know what your gonna get, every case is different. The one thing that sucks is working holidays and weekends. I don't mind midnights, but it is going to be hard to be away from Eli and the girls more on the weekends.
So I should hear from AEC on Monday if they liked me or not and if I get the job. I am praying that I do. If I do, I make my own schedule and choose my shifts. It is part time, relief basis. So it's not a set schedule and if I can't work, I don't schedule myself to work, no big deal.
This is not to replace my job at Jeffrey's, it's an added job for some extra money. I have 6 weeks left in this semester and after that I am hoping to be working full time between the two places until I start the nursing program.
I am in the final stretch with my classes, I finished algebra early, so I technically am only taking 3 classes now. I am seeing the light at the end of the tunnel and my attitude is starting to shift.
I have to say, I am exhausted and almost feel a little hung over. I was at work at 7:45 yesterday morning and didn't get home until almost 9:00 p.m. Working two jobs in a row was a little tiring. I forgot how to work the 12 hour shifts. I didn't realize how tired I was until I sat on the couch with Eli last night to catch up on Heroes. Good thing we gained an hour last night.