In many places, restraints are no longer allowed. This means hospitals are basically required to have a sitter around in place of those restraints. I would not give up because this is something that will only increase in demand. You may want to move onto something different, but you are limited by what is in demand in this economy, and that is sitting for better or worse. Are you allowed to read while your sitting? Perhaps you can take some classes and use that time to study... That is to say, maximize your time to the fullest potential. I personally would love a job like that... Frees up time to day trade