Fran, the rates are much better in the Washington, DC clubs, but that would translate to a 4 hour round trip drive, which I no longer am willing to undertake in the nation's most congested traffic and one of the most dangerous cities.

Even where you perform, the hourly rate is much better at the NH circuit, and the drive time is far less, thus increasing the bottom line even more. In my case, I have several locations within 10 minutes drive time, most less than 5 miles from home. And, within the next few months, at least 3 more will be opening, again within less than 5 miles of home.

The best deal, it seems, is the NH/assisted living/retirement community circuit. The jobs are steady, the drive time is much less, and the hourly rate is highest. Now that's a great combination, especially when coupled with the other benefits.

Gary