I have no problem working in a bad area. I want to be somewhere where I can deal with a wide variety of issues. I actually work for SIUH right now (for Security) but can still attest that what your friend says is true. Especially the North Site. South is mostly OD's and EDP's. Definitely more...
I'm going to be taking the EMT-B course and am ultimately hoping to get hired by the FDNY. As someone who works in a hospital for security and deals with the NYPD almost on a daily basis I've learned that most cops that don't start their career in bad precinct and pay their dues don't get...