Keep FT job or take 2 Independent Contractor jobs?
I just started my first OT FT job in outpatient rehab. So far so good. Starting salary is close to $92K with decent benefits.
However, I saw a telehealth OT job post recently and applied since it was PRN, I was thinking side hustle. it’s a small company and the pay isn’t too bad ($50-$60/hr). After talking to the DOR, he said it can grow into full time pay but part time hours.
The other job is peds home health but private pay/cash based. New company but slowly growing. Pay can vary between $50-$180 (duration of treatment or if it’s an eval or screening) documentation time is paid and they’re very flexible. Meaning they won’t force you to drive far if you don’t want to. Also, theres an opportunity to teach classes to toddlers/kiddos as a group (more on the fun side, not so much OT treatment)
just wanted some input since I’m starting to see a trend of practitioners getting so burnt out early and are looking for PRN jobs or niche areas.
deciding if I keep my FT and do one of the PRN ones or switch to PT then one or the PRN or do both PRN, leave FT
trying weigh it out, work life balance since I have a family but also earn enough to make a living
let me know your thoughts and what you would do. :)d